Worship that belongs to everyone
Lutheran worship is unique in how it involves the praise and proclamation of all God’s people. Worship is not primarily all about the leader at the altar or the musician on the bench. Worship belongs to everyone. We carry out the encouragement of Christ’s apostles when we speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.
Good news to say and sing
Lutheran worship relies on the saving means of grace — the gospel in word and sacrament. Christian Worship: Hymnal gives God’s people good news to say and sing to one another. Christian Worship delivers rites that center on the means of grace. All the texts and hymns of Christian Worship point to the good news revealed in Jesus Christ.
Trustworthy resources for unity of praise
Lutheran worship values doctrinal clarity paired with aesthetic beauty. Christian Worship is the result of a careful, years-long curation process conducted by dozens of spiritually discerning pastors, teachers, and laypeople with field test results from across the synod. You will delight to proclaim the rich teaching of God’s Word in forms of praise that touch the heart.
Worship and Outreach
Learn how worship plays an important role in your congregation’s efforts in outreach and evangelism.
Features for Worshipers
A singer’s book
Christian Worship has been designed as a singer’s book. Advanced expertise is not required to find the hymnal accessible, functional, and beautiful.
A devotional book
Christian Worship has been designed with devotional use in mind. Both individuals and small groups will find a rich variety of resources for prayer.
A catechetical book
Christian Worship has been designed with Christian education in mind. The Small Catechism is inside — along with rich hymns — to strengthen your faith.
Time-tested hymns
Christian Worship includes all the best, time-tested hymns cherished by Lutheran worshipers. Familiar continuity connects us to generations past.
New favorites
Christian Worship includes the best of new favorites in hymnody. Wholesome change brings God’s continued gifts into your life of worship.
Rewarding rites
Christian Worship includes a set of rites, canticles, and prayers that reward repeated use while also offering flexibility for wholesome variety.
Take a tour of the Preview for a look at more of what’s coming in Christian Worship.
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.”
For Leaders
Christian Worship fosters unity of praise with carefully curated and expertly designed materials that congregations can use confidently.
For Musicians
Christian Worship offers rich depth of accompaniment and attendant resources so that all of God’s gifts may be used in praise and proclamation.
For Planners
Christian Worship delivers tools to support increased excellence in congregational worship while also saving time and reducing effort.
