Discover a wide range of worship resources and events available for leaders and congregations through the ELCA’s October update. Opportunities include the Lutheran Summer Music Academy for youth, conferences for church musicians and liturgists, and new publications from Augsburg Fortress. Explore more details and how to get involved on the ELCA Worship blog. Read the original ELCA blog post here.

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM)

Looking ahead to 2025, the ALCM is hosting a national conference, For All That Is to Be, from August 4-8 in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. This event will be a chance for church musicians to connect, gain new insights, and be inspired to continue leading the church’s song. For more information, visit their website.

Worship Resources for October: Partner Events and Opportunities

The October update from ELCA Worship offers a diverse range of resources and events that highlight the support of partner organizations dedicated to enriching the worship life of the church. From music education for youth to professional development for church musicians, these opportunities can strengthen the ways we engage in worship together.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

Enrollment is now open for the 2025 session of the Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) Academy. This immersive music camp is for high school students who seek to grow in musical excellence while deepening their faith. Participants can experience ensembles, private lessons, and electives such as jazz, handbells, and church music. Priority enrollment ends December 1, with standard enrollment open until March 1. Visit LSMacademy.org for details.

Institute of Liturgical Studies

This annual ecumenical conference will focus on liturgical renewal in today’s church, with a special look at how we engage people during key life moments such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The 2025 conference will take place in Valparaiso, Indiana, from April 28-30, 2025.

Music that Makes Community

Music that Makes Community continues its communal song-sharing events across the nation. These events, which emphasize paperless song leadership, are being held in various cities, including Albuquerque, Chicago, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Augsburg Fortress Resources

Augsburg Fortress offers new publications such as A Watered Garden, which explores the ecological connections within our worship, and Come, Lord Jesus, a devotional designed for Advent through Epiphany. These resources provide spiritual insights and can support both individual devotion and congregational worship.

For a full list of these opportunities and to explore how you or your congregation can participate, read the complete update at ELCA Worship’s Partner Organization Events and Resources.