NEW FROM ELCA WORSHIP

As many in our congregations have experienced natural disasters, our worship resources continue to be updated. “Worship Resources in the Face of Wildfires” in PDF and Word format and the newly revised “Worship Resources in Times of Hurricanes” in both PDF and Word format are available.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

New Arabic-language worship resources

The Rev. Charbel Zgheib of the ELCA and the Rev. Hakim Shukair of The Episcopal Church share about the gift of new Arabic-language resources in this recent post on the ELCA Worship blog.

“When Trust Is Broken: Navigating Musical Decisions Amid Abuse Allegations”

This update to a 2020 ELCA Worship blog post offers guidance and teaching resources related to allegations of abuse by composers and writers of the church’s song.

Living Lutheran “Hymn of the Month”

Every month, Living Lutheran shares history and fun facts behind a beloved hymn sung by Lutherans. Entries from previous months are also available.

ELCA Worship Partner Organizations

The ELCA Worship blog features a number of events and updates from various partner organizations every month as well as product and resource suggestions from the publishing ministry of the ELCA.

Training Events — Join us for the following events for continuing education, community building, professional development, and celebrating this practice of paperless communal song-sharing.

• Apr. 4-5: One-day Workshop and Community Sing in Waco, Texas

• Oct. 10-12: Three-day Retreat in Albuquerque, N.M.

More in-person events near Kansas City, Detroit, Lexington, Ky., Raleigh, N.C., and Atlanta. Please stay tuned!

Monday Morning Grounding — This weekly online touchstone continues to offer song, silence, sacred text and community connection, Mondays at 10 a.m. Eastern / 7 a.m. Pacific until April 7. Register for the Zoom link here.

Augsburg Fortress Resources

The devotions begin with evocative images and brief scripture readings drawn from traditional Easter Vigil texts. The writers then bring their diverse voices and pastoral wisdom to the texts with quotations to ponder, reflections, and prayers. Check out the promo pack linked at the bottom of the webstore page for free resources including posters, bulletin inserts, Wednesday worships, a hymn and anthems list, bookmarks with children’s activities, and more! Available in pocket size, large print, and e-book formats, with quantity discounts available.

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