Amacher is pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette, Michigan and served on the task force that developed the ELCA statement on the practice of Word and Sacrament. This comprehensive family of resources integrates worship, preaching and learning using a lectionary-based Sunday School curriculum to help children, youth and adults make connections between worship, learning and daily life. Lutz is Associate Director for Adult Education, Division for Congregational Ministries. Liturgy and service to the world - Stephen Bouman Explore the relationship between worship in the Christian assembly and the church's service and the witness of individual Christians in the world. In September 2000 congregations have the opportunity to engage a year-long focus on discipleship as part of the ELCA's Initiatives for A New Century.
Worship is one of the seven faith practices highlighted within the call.
Learn about the resources, opportunities and creative ways you can help engage this experience within your congregation and synod. Poling-Goldenne is Director for Discipleship Ministries, Division for Congregational Ministries. A conversation with the four plenary presenters on multicultural issues related to the plenary topics. A conversation about the language we use to address and describe God. Piano as a creative tool for leading congregational song - Anne Krentz Organ Learn techniques for adapting hymns and liturgical music in order to effectively lead congregational singing from the piano.