NEW FROM ELCA WORSHIP

Prayers for George Floyd / Emanuel Nine

May 25 marks five years since the murder of George Floyd (May 25, 2020), and June 17 marks 10 years since the murders of the Emanuel Nine (June 17, 2015). New collections and petitions for these days (or the closest Sunday) can be found on the ELCA worship blog. Additional resources for commemorating the Emanuel Nine are available at ELCA.org/EmanuelNine.

New Study Guide on the Joint Statement on the Filioque

This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the first ecumenical Council of Nicaea, which led to the development of the Nicene Creed. Recent developments in Lutheran-Orthodox relations present the possibility of continuing the journey toward reconciliation between Eastern and Western Christianity after nearly a millennium of church division over the addition of the filioque clause (“and the Son”) to the creed. This division was meaningfully addressed in the Common Statement on the Filioque, issued by the Joint International Commission on Theological Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church. A new study guide provides a variety of entry points including study, worship, prayer, liturgy, and local dialogue and cooperation.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

NRSV Available Until June 30 for Sundays and Seasons Subscribers

Since October 2024, subscribers to SundaysandSeasons.com have had access to both the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) and the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVue) under the “Bible” tab. After June 30, the NRSV will no longer be available at SundaysandSeasons.com. This represents an eight-week grace period from the previously announced date of May 1. Read the details in this blog post from Augsburg Fortress.

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

Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions in a monthly blog post.

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.

Included this month are updates from Journey to Baptismal Living, the Seminar on Lutheran Liturgy, Lutheran Summer Music, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, Music that Makes Community, and the Center for Church Music.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS RESOURCES

Product and resource suggestions from the publishing ministry of the ELCA. ELCA Worship also features resources from other Augsburg Fortress Publishers in a monthly blog post.