Worship

Worship that honors the Creator and cares for creation is at the heart of what we do. Here you will find resources for pastors, musicians, and worship planners — all free to use.

Worship planning resources

Start with one of these collections, or search every worship resource we have further down the page. These resources are free for any congregation to use and adapt — ELCA or otherwise.

Sermons, prayers, liturgies, hymn suggestions, devotions, and reflections — everything gathered in one place. Search by word or phrase, or narrow the list by the kind of resource you need.

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as Church

View of Earth from space showing North and South America

Integrate Creation Care elements into your worship service: See LRC's Earth Sunday (Third Sunday of Easter) Worship Guide. view or ...

Litany for our Personal Covenant with Creation

L: For the marvelous grace of your Creation, we pour out our thanks to You, our God. C: We praise ...

The Second Sunday in Easter in Year C (Waldkoenig13)

A Sermon by Gil Waldkoenig, Professor at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Church of the Abiding Presence, April 10, ...

Lutherans Restoring Creation Earth Day worship service graphic with a goldfinch among wildflowers

This service was first used for Earth Day in 2021. The sermon video and bulletin are free to use or ...

Holy Trinity's Creation Care Team (Port Angeles - WA) is producing a monthly creation themed video devotion. Here is the ...

A Petition for the Advent, Year C

A Prayer for the Season—From "On Care for Our Common Home" (Please note: Language has been changed for the sake ...

LENTEN FAST FOR EARTH 2026 Lent is a time of drawing closer to God. One way to do so is to embrace our role as both "stewards of Creation" and a beloved part of God's Creation! This fast includes actions each day that help us right our relationship with Creation. Each day of the week is themed to help you engage in a variety of ways. May doing so draw you closer to God and God's beautiful Creation! *Days with asterisks correlate with a resource on the last page.* + SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SABBATH SUNDAYS "The Lord replied My Presence will ao with vou, and / will givě you rest."" -Exodus 33:14 Much of our climate problem in connected to our hyper- consumption and need to extract. On Sundays, we will prioritize simplicity, rest and love of Creation. These days restore us for what comes ahead. "MAKE 'EM HEAR YOU" MONDAYS "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairv; defend the riahts of t the poor and needy. Proverbs 37.8-9 What we do for Creation is strengthened by policy that supports it. We will use Mondays to raise our voice and faithfully advocate for God's vision of Shalom. "TRY IT" TUESDAYS "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceivé it? 1 am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV On Tuesdays we focus on actións that limit our harm and may be a bit uncomfortable or new. We will try it out with an open mind and heart. WASTELESS WEDNESDAYS Keep vour life free from love of monev, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "l will never leave you nor forsake vou. Hebrews 13:5 On Wednesdays, we focus on reducing excess waste or resources, and energy. We reduce ur need and reinvest the byproducts--instead of mindlessly disregarding "THINK BIGGER" THURSDAYS "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and aood works, not neglecting to meet togefher, as is the habit of some but encouraging one another.. Hebrews 10:24-25 On Thursdays, we orient ourselves towards community and systems of change. Our individual actions annot chand uch. buttodethe our impact is hugel FOOD SYSTEM FRIDAYS "In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of plenty and hunger, facinabundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13 Food is an area where households can make the greatest impact in reducing emissions. On ridays, we explor our place in thi system and reduce ' SUSTAINABLE HABITS SATURDAYS "Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let vour speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."- Colossians 4:5 On Saturdays, we do the work of analyzing and planning our work in the week, being proactiv bout our habits remove one light bulb in your home and live without it during Lent as a reminder of your Carbon Fast. 19 Find a organization for Creation Care near you. Replace one action on this calendar with an event of theirs. 20 Prioritize a fair-trade coffee, tea or snack today. Identify your 21 Climate Superpower(s) on jointheshift.earth/ guide/ Review the upcoming Lenten actions and replace one with the highest-impact action from the quiz. Rest from despair. 22: Take time today to remember why you fight for Creation. Imagine, maybe using art or writing, the future world where "we get it right." 23; Download "5 calls app." It will help you make advocacy calls on upcoming Mondays. Dont use ChatGPT. 24 Gemini, or other "generative Al' today. These sytems can use around 33 times more energy to complete a task than task-specific software would. 25 To begin your fast, remove one light bulb in your home and live without it during Lent as a reminder of your Carbon Fast. Over 40% of the us 26 carbon footprint is from the making of, moving, & disposing of single-use items. Commit to using glassware & cloth napkins/towels at home. 27: Plan for a conversation with someone you think might be interested in doing more for Earth with you. 28 Put your food scraps to use! Try composting-even in winter!

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Revelation's Easter Message Readings for Series C (2016, 2019, 2022) Revelation 7:9-17 **Acts 9:36-43 **John 10:22-30 Sermon from Pastor Susan ...

Small blue and black fairywren perched on a chain

Sing Out! Songs written to known melodies, for use in association with the Eco-Reformation, the Season of Creation, or occasions for ...

Person holding a handful of soil with a small green seedling growing from it

This prayer was created for use during the March against Fossil Fuels: (September 17, 2023) but can be used for ...

A cluster of wild mushrooms growing among moss and grass

Micro-Creation Service Bulletin - Click here - free to share! (wonderful readings, music, etc.) Homily by Pastor Susan Henry, House ...

"Creation Reorientation: Liturgy to Reconcile People and Planet" title graphic with decorative flourishes

(Click here to download this document.) For updated Worship Materials explore our Season of Creation post - click here. Created by ...

Worship

Worship planning resources

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as Church

Litany for our Personal Covenant with Creation

The Second Sunday in Easter in Year C (Waldkoenig13)

Earth Day Worship Service, 2021 — sermon video and bulletin

Creation Spirituality Video Devotion (Winter)

A Petition for the Advent, Year C

2026 Lenten Fast for Earth Calendar

Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C (Susan Henry)

Sing Out! Celebrating with Creation: Songs in Support of Ongoing Earth-Care

Sowing the Seeds of Transformation (prayer)

Microscopic – Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise

Creation reorientation: Liturgy to Reconcile People and Planet