Worship Resources

COVID-19 Worship & Study Resources

Make sure you have proper licensing for your online worship music

1. Augsburg Fortress has extended its licenses to include online streaming through May 31, 2020 for free for the copyrights it owns (as opposed to those it administers).  Details here: https://go.augsburgfortress.org/temporary-expanded-licensing-for-streaming-worship-services
2. One License granted a temporary free extension for online streaming until April 15, 2020.  Information on the streaming license after April 15 is here: https://news.onelicense.net/2020/04/13/looking-ahead-licensing-options-for-gratis-accounts-after-april-15/
3. Information (including pricing <$100/year for the vast majority of our congregations) on CCLI’s streaming license is here: https://us.ccli.com/streaming/

If you are using One License and have not purchased the online streaming license, please follow the link above to gain the proper licensing for the worship music you use online, as the free period has ended.

Augsburg's free period ends May 31,2020. Please begin making arrangements to purchase the additional licensing you will need if you are doing any kind of worship service online.

2021 SOS Church Council Devotions

New Proclamation: Preaching Resources

Augsburg Fortress Resources

ELCA Worship

Connects to ELCA website.

September 11 Worship Resource for Congregations

The Worship Committee of the Metro D.C. Synod has developed a resource to commemorate the anniversary of September 11 and help us remember the ways our senses and our souls were affected that day. Congregations are invited to use the Entrance Rite including prayers, litany and hymn suggestions.