Worship
A foundation of faith for everything we do
For Lutherans, worship is an ever-changing and -growing experience. Connected with and central to everything we do, worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. It grounds us in our Christian and Lutheran roots, while demonstrating practical relevance for today’s world.
If you’ve never attended an ELCA worship service, find out what to expect in How We Worship. |
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Are you a pastor or worship planner? Find the resource or idea you’re looking for here.
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Litanies, Prayers and Hymn suggestions in the wake of Hurricane Earl Download the PDF  ELCA Disaster Response
Litanies, Prayers and Hymn suggestions for the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and for the Gulf of Mexico. Download the PDF  ELCA Disaster Response
St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Monona, Wisconsin prepared a "Prayer Service for the Gulf Oil Spill," available for download as a pdf from the St. Stephens website.
Read more about the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Cincinnati, Ohio responded to the Gulf oil spill with a candlelight prayer vigil and community art. Read the story. Download the PDF 
Readings and Prayers for Times of Economic Uncertainty Download the PDF 
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Litanies and Prayers for HIV/AIDS and the Lutheran Malaria Initiative Sunday prayer petitions for throughout the 2010-2011 church year that coordinate with Sundays and Seasons resources plus additional litanies for World AIDS day, the week of prayer for the healing of HIV/AIDS and the National Testing Day for HIV/AIDS. Download the PDF  Lutheran Malaria Initiative ELCA strategy on HIV and AIDS
Evangelical Lutheran Worship Evangelical Lutheran Worship is the primary worship resource for the ELCA and is more comprehensive than any previous resource.
Worship Questions Got a question? Get an answer at Worship's Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at worship@elca.org. Worship Formation Resources A series of 3 hour modules are now available to help you create your own worship formation events in your local area. These modules offer practical and educational helps related to worship.
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This page can be found at http://www.elca.org/worship