What is Liturgy?
Liturgy includes the standard texts (e.g., the Kyrie, Creed, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, etc.) that have been handed down over the centuries. The liturgy provides a consistency to worship. One of the most important aspects of liturgical worship is repetition. Through weekly repetition of basic, Gospel-centered texts from Holy Scripture, we learn the fundamental teachings of the Christian faith. The liturgy and hymns serve as building blocks for a lifetime of receiving God's gifts through Word and Sacrament.
Our worship...
- Is to receive God's gifts - His Word and holy Sacraments
- Is Christ centered
- Is a reflection of Lutheran theology
- Is characterized by reverence and dignity
- Seeks to edify Christ's holy people
The Lutheran Liturgy – Its Biblical Origin
The outline below follows the Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Two.
- Pre-Service
- Service of Confession and Absolution
- Service of the Word
- Service of the Sacrament
For more in-depth information on the parts of the Liturgy, you can listen in to Pastor Will Weedon's audio series.
