August Worship Updates: Conferences, Workshops, and New Music Resources
Discover new resources and events for worship leaders and musicians this fall! From workshops hosted by Music that Makes Community to the latest video interviews from the Center for Church Music, explore ways to deepen your worship leadership. Plus, mark your calendars for ALCM’s 2025 Summer Conference and revisit LSM 2024 performances online. Read the full list of resources and events highlighted by ELCA Worship here.
As we approach the fall season, ELCA Worship is excited to highlight a range of resources and events from our Lutheran and ecumenical partners. These offerings are designed to support worship leaders, musicians, and anyone passionate about the church’s worship life.
Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM)
Prepare for ALCM’s “For all that is to be” Summer Conference, scheduled for August 4-8, 2025, in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. Mark your calendars now, and take advantage of early registration savings starting in September.
Music that Makes Community (MMC)
MMC continues to inspire deep spiritual connections through communal song-sharing. This fall, they are hosting workshops across the country:
Waco, Texas: One-Day Community Singing Workshop on Sept. 28 at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church.
New London, N.H.: One-Day Community Singing Workshop on Oct. 5 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Chippewa Falls, Wis.: A two-day event on Oct. 11-12, including a Community Sing and Workshop at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Additionally, MMC invites you to the “A New Day Draws Near” conference in Minneapolis, Sept. 16-18, to explore reimagining church and community life.
Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM)
Missed the 2024 LSM? You can still experience the transformative power of faith and music by revisiting over 30 concerts, recitals, and worship services from the event. Explore LSM’s Livestream Archive for these on-demand performances.
Resources from the Center for Church Music
Discover new video interviews with prominent ELCA church musicians, including Martin Seltz and Paul D. Weber, through the Center for Church Music’s “Profiles in American Lutheran Church Music” series.
Augsburg Fortress Resources
For those planning worship services, consider adding the Assembly Song Companion to All Creation Sings to your library. This manual provides context and practical guidance for the texts and tunes in All Creation Sings, complementing other essential resources like the Hymnal Companion to ELW.
Stay connected with these resources to enhance your worship planning and leadership throughout the year.