The Divine Service
For Lutherans, the Sunday service is where GOD SERVES US! We retain the traditions of the ancient church and prioritize how God serves us: the Service of the Word (readings from Scripture, psalms, and a sermon) and the Service of the Sacrament (the Lord’s Supper). That is why we call it the Divine Service—because GOD is serving US, with forgiveness, life, and salvation.
We organize our services with the Lutheran Service Book, an accessible and beautiful hymnal. Music is often a combination of organ, voice choirs, bells choirs, and other instruments. You can see an example of our services here.
If you would like to read more about how Lutherans think about worship, watch the videos below and read the Book of Concord.
Romans 10:6-11
6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
