Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers that support worship leaders, worship planners, musicians, and all who care about the worship of the church. ELCA Worship also features resources from other partners in a monthly blog post.
Together by Grace – Webinar, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11:00 a.m., central time
Join authors Amy Lindeman Allen and Phil Ruge-Jones as they discuss the development of the new “Together by Grace: Bible Conversations” series of small group resources by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. The authors will describe the unique features of these guided conversations, as well as provide insights on how to facilitate them in your local setting. Series developer, Heather Blackstone, will also unveil upcoming titles and share her thoughts about the unique promise of “Together by Grace.” Come and learn!
Humble and Holy: Devotions for Advent and Christmas 2025-2026
Humble and Holy continues a centuries-old Christian tradition of setting aside time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and to anticipate his return. The Advent season of preparation then unfolds in the joy of the twelve days of Christmas and the day of Epiphany. This devotional offers daily devotions for the first Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2025) through Epiphany (January 6, 2026). These devotions explore the humble and holy in year A scripture readings (in the Revised Common Lectionary) for Advent and Christmas, as well as for the festival days and commemorations in the Advent and Christmas seasons. Available in pocket-sized, ebook, and large print versions.
Word of God, Word of Life: Understanding the Three-Year Lectionaries
Gail Ramshaw provides ten insights into the three-year lectionaries to guide all who are interested in exploring the meaning and importance of the Revised Common Lectionary and the Lectionary for Mass. Ramshaw combines deep historical, biblical, liturgical, and ecumenical knowledge with a keen perspective on the contemporary church to show us all the value and wisdom of these lectionaries.
Music Sourcebook: All Saints through Transfiguration
This second Music Sourcebook greatly expands the repertoire of resources for the song of the assembly and its leaders from All Saints through Transfiguration including the Advent and Christmas seasons. Most materials are reproducible and are newly composed in a broad range of styles.