Worship Planning Archives

LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – January 2026

New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.

LCMS Worship — November-December 2025 resources

This edition includes Advent resources, hymn suggestions, prayers and stewardship resources.

LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – December 2025

New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.

LCMS Worship – 2025-26 hymn suggestions for Series A and One-Year Series

In the Lutheran church, hymns are not “filler” or background music. They are an integral part of proclaiming the Word of God.

LCMS Worship – Advent devotions for the family table – 2025

LCMS Worship offers devotions that fix our attention on the three comings of Christ: once in the flesh, now in His Word and Sacraments, and at the Last Day for judgment and the resurrection — all to save us.

LCMS Worship – 2025-26 Lectionary summaries: Series A and One-Year Series

Lectionary summaries of the Three-Year Series A and One-Year Series readings throughout the church year are designed for worshipers to read in weekly Divine Service bulletins.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Advent services – 2025

The suggestions include liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and preaching with notes and sermon manuscripts prepared by the Rev. Sean Smith on the theme “Advent Songs of Salvation.”

LCMS Worship — October-November 2025 resources

This edition includes Advent resources, 2027 institute dates, prayers, stewardship resources and more.

LCMS Worship — September-October 2025 resources

This edition includes 2027 institute dates, 2024 institute session podcasts, prayers, stewardship resources and more.

LCMS Worship — August-September 2025 resources

This edition includes 2027 institute dates, 2024 institute session podcasts, prayers, stewardship resources and more.

LCMS Worship — July-August 2025 resources

This edition includes institute presentations, Psalm guides, prayers, stewardship resources and more.

LCMS Worship — June-July 2025 resources

LCMS Worship produces worship planning resources, including prayers, lectionary summaries, and hymn suggestions.

LCMS Worship — May-June 2025 resources

This edition features Easter Vigil children's coloring book, prayers of the church, stewardship resources, and more.

LCMS Worship — April-May 2025 resources

This edition features Easter Vigil children's coloring book, prayers of the church, stewardship resources, and more.

LCMS Worship — March-April 2025 resources

This edition features a media kit for Lent, Holy Week and Easter; Lenten midweek service suggestions; prayers; stewardship resources; and more.