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Worship Education

Renew and deepen worship life for people of all ages around word and sacrament.

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  • Youth–Adults

    Highly visual and engaging booklets featuring the artwork of Daniel Erlander. These resources are designed to capture attention and learn more about the Lutheran expression of faith. Ideal to welcome new members, visitors, or life-long Lutherans.

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  • Infants–Adults

    Daniel Erlander’s vibrant, in-depth exploration of the Bible Manna and Mercy focuses on God’s grace and never-ending love for humanity. This resource has new life as a family of books and curriculum to support conversations about the Bible with your whole congregation.

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  • Infants–Adults

    Daniel Erlander's A Place for You springs to life as a family of books and videos design to help people of all ages gain a richer understanding of Jesus' invitation to his special meal.

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  • Infants–Adults

    Daniel Erlander's baptism manuals spring to life as a family of books, curriculum and a video to support baptismal preparation and ongoing baptismal education for people of all ages.

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  • Youth–Adults

    Daniel Erlander’s Baptized We Live takes a new form as a curriculum for youth & adults to more deeply understand a Lutheran way of life.

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  • Youth–Adults

    Gain a richer understanding of Lutheran worship and explore why we gather, how we encounter God in worship, and how that encounter shapes our response in both our communities and our world.

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  • Pre-Readers–Young Readers

    Encourage your youngest members to learn about worship traditions, celebrations, and seasons with activity-based, engaging guides.

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  • Infants–Adults

    These resources support pastors, parents, and sponsors as they prepare for the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

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  • Children–Adults

    Customizable, multi-media resources for leading children, youth, and adults into the sacrament of Holy Communion.

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  • Pre-Reader–Adults

    Operation Restoration VBS helps kids & adults discover how they can be menders in God’s world!

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The Use of the Means of Grace

The Use of the Means of Grace is the ELCA’s guiding document on the practice of word and sacrament. Lutherans continue to live into the richness of this statement. Available for purchase and as a free digital download in both English and Spanish.

Why teach about worship?

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    Welcome newcomers

    Answer questions about worship for people who are new to the Christian faith or to a Lutheran church.

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    Connect the generations

    Lead people of all ages into more active participation in worship and deeper appreciation of God’s gifts in word and sacrament.

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    Develop leaders

    Involving lay people in leading worship enriches the Sunday gathering and builds confident leaders for the church’s life.

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    Link worship and daily life

    Build awareness of how gathering for weekly worship also equips people for living faithfully every day.

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