LUTHERANS MAKE SOUND DECISIONS
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has produced a book,
"Sound Decisions," to help its congregations choose theologically
sound songs to sing in contemporary worship. According to Scott
C. Weidler, ELCA associate director for worship and music, the
book is a result of ELCA staff answering questions like, "How can
we help worship planners discern which music is acceptable for
singing by a congregation in Lutheran worship?" Weidler said,
"When planning worship, the juxtaposition of old and new, known
and unknown, traditional and contemporary, can be a daunting
task. It is essential that we employ a breadth of expression for
the full witness of the gospel." The book helps worship planners
look critically at the text and the music of all songs they
consider for congregational worship and looks at specific
contemporary worship songs. "Annotations were compiled from the
reactions and comments of ELCA musicians and pastors who reviewed
many examples using this discernment process," said Weidler. The
book provides information on the liturgical use and performance
practices of contemporary worship songs, and copyright licensing.
For information contact:
Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or NEWS@ELCA.ORG
http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
