LCMS Teaching on Worship

What Worship Is — Worship is primarily God serving us with His gifts through Word and Sacrament, not our work for Him. This is emphasized in LCMS teaching: “The primary movement of worship is from God to us… He serves us with His forgiveness.” 

What Worship Does — Worship delivers forgiveness, strengthens faith, and unites the Church around Christ’s Word.

How Christians Worship — LCMS congregations worship using the historic liturgy, Scripture readings, hymns, preaching, and the Sacrament, as described in LCMS worship resources.