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.

A Petition for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year C

Prayer Petitions by Pastor Ingrid Arneson Rasmussen Our distorted understanding of dominion has caused us to forget that everything—even the ...

Sowing the Seeds of Transformation (prayer)

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 ...

Suggested Hymns for the First Sunday of Advent, Year C

Close-up of an open hymnal showing sheet music and German lyrics

Title ELW GTG Other A Thousand Stars SWMN 186 Above the Moon Earth Rises SWMN 20 ...

Worshiping with Creation

We have traditionally done worship focusing on our human relationship with God and our human relationships with each other. Now ...

God in Forests: Who is Jesus for Chipmunks?

A chipmunk standing in grass eating a seed

A Service In and For the Forests - Feel free to share this worship service or get ideas - we ...

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 ...

Creation-Focused Worship Service, 2020 — video and bulletin

Lutherans Restoring Creation worship service graphic with a sprouting seedling, for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

This service was first used in September 2020. The video and bulletin are free to use or adapt for your ...

Sample sermon: The First Sunday after Christmas in Year C

Sermon by Paul Santmire The First Sunday after Christmas in Year C (January 3, 2016) First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm: ...

Sermon on Public Witness

On the Way Pentecost 17 B / Proper 19 September 16, 2018 Isaiah 50:4-9a James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 Pastor Susan ...

A Petition for the First Sunday of Advent, Year C

Prayer Petition by Pastor Ingrid Arneson Rasmussen Even now, our common home is unfolding. The sun is climbing, the seas ...

Ways to Integrate Creation Care in your Lenten Practices

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!

During the season of Lent (or any other time of introspection), share these resources with your Bible Study group, Worship ...

2026 Lenten Fast for Earth Calendar

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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