ELCA Worship

On October 3, 2026, Evangelical Lutheran Worship celebrated its 20th anniversary. When the worship book entered the world, it wasn’t so much a book, but one expression of the larger Renewing Worship process that was robustly engaged in between 2000 and...

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....

In 2024, ELCA Worship provided “Worship Resources for a National Election” to assist congregations. These readings, prayers, and assembly song suggestions can be used in settings such as prayer vigils, as part of Morning or Evening Prayer, as part of...

Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations work alongside the ELCA to support worship leaders, worship planners, musicians, and all who care about the worship of the church. ELCA...

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. ...

This post gives the background and practical implications for an addition to the church year calendar. “Creation in Christ” (or “Feast of Creation”), to be observed on September 1 or the Sunday following, is supported with lectionary readings and worship...