The Reformation 500 in Worship
During this year marking the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, many Lutheran congregations will plan, or have already planned, worship that focuses on this remarkable milestone. Congregational worship commemorating the Reformation often takes either the direction of a celebration...
Recognizing Secular Holidays in Worship
Today’s post is an excerpt from the Worship FAQ “How do congregations recognize secular occasions and holidays in the liturgy?” The complete FAQ is available here. A General Approach to Holidays Lutheran worship ordinarily focuses on an ecumenically shared...
Celebrating God’s World with Outdoor Worship
Today’s post is from Ellen Acconcia, staff at Christ the King in Great Falls, VA. Pastor Hank Langknecht, of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls Virginia, recently asked his congregation the following questions: How does a...
To Lift in Prayer All Who Live with HIV/AIDS
Today’s post is from Savanna Sullivan, Program Associate for the Strategy on HIV/AIDS with the ELCA. As Lutherans, we believe in the power of prayer. We believe in the power of song, of the gospel, of community. We believe in the...
LiturgyGram: Why the Colors?
Today’s blog post is taken from the Worship FAQ What is the Meaning and Use of Liturgical Colors?. For more resources, follow the link to the original FAQ. In the Christian tradition, colors are used for vestments and paraments,...
Using Worship Care for Reflection and Connection
John Weit recently wrote in the Worship E-news, “As we near the end of the 50 days of Easter, I hope you have had some time to reflect on worship during Holy Week and the Three Days in...