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Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the primary worship resource for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, was published in paper and electronic versions in October 2006.

Introducing Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Introducing Evangelical Lutheran Worship in your congregation? Download these resources to make the transition:

• Use a Service of Dedication to introduce Evangelical Lutheran Worship in your worship setting.
• Recognize donors using unique bookplates with the Evangelical Lutheran Worship emblem from Augsburg Fortress. The bookplates use standard Avery label templates for printing.
• Sample newsletter articles, temple talks, and bulletin inserts and much more.

Background on Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Study the liturgical review process, the use of Scripture, and background information about the hymns and liturgical music of Evangelical Lutheran Worship.

• Summary of the liturgical review process 
• Use of Scripture in the Language of Prayer and Worship 
• Hymnody Background Document 
• Liturgical Music Background Document 

Using Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Explore the contents of Evangelical Lutheran Worship pew edition

Frequently Asked Questions

• Introducing Children and Youth to Evangelical Lutheran Worship 
• Hymns and Songs: A Selected Overview 
• Introducing New Music 
• Narrative Holy Communion 
• Using Evangelical Lutheran Worship in a Contemporary Setting 
• With the Whole Church Study Guide 

Order forms
Purchase pew editions of Evangelical Lutheran Worship online.
Print out and mail order form for U.S. orders 
Print out and mail order form for Canadian orders 

Evangelical Lutheran Worship online
Electronic versions of Evangelical Lutheran Worship materials are available by subscribing to the Web-based resource www.sundaysandseasons.com.