Our study of the Old Testament this year is exciting from several standpoints. It’s the “Superhero book” of the Standard Works. It features the dramatic stories of Noah’s Ark, David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Joseph being sold into Egypt, Moses parting the Red Sea,
Each month ELCA Worship highlights resources and events from other organizations and institutions. These 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. ELCA Worship also features resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers in a
Sign Up to Receive the 40 Days of Prayer Emails Email Address * Church Family, 2025 marked a turning point for our church as we learned together to make prayer our priority, not our last resort. As a result, we saw God move in many mighty ways! We prayed for
New data debunk claims of ‘revival’ in AmericaNew research shows religious adherence remains stable in the United States and the nation is not witnessing the “revival” excitedly proclaimed by Christian nationalists. Church Conflict: Five Common Ways Small Fights Turn into Big Problems Every pastor has seen it. Churches splitting hairs
I was a doctoral student when a friend passed on to me a second-hand copy of a book by the Belgian Benedictine Jean Déchanet, a monk of Saint-André de Bruges. Déchanet, born in 1906, was known to me as a medieval scholar. His work on William of Saint-Thierry, the chief
Photos courtesy of the Church Newsroom. To visit their website, CLICK HERE. Beneath winter skies and gentle rain, President Jeffrey R. Holland was laid to rest on January 1, 2026, in the red-rock hometown that shaped his life, faith, and ministry. Hundreds lined the streets of St. George to honor
Grace-fueled Discipleship — By Tammie Grimm — Did you know John Wesley never used the word “disciple” to refer to persons who seek to follow Jesus? It’s true. Yes, he did use the word “disciple,” however, it was only in reference to the persons who were companions of Jesus during
“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. You