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Links to a Deeper Faith

What does it mean to be Lutheran?

• The official statement of faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
• The ELCA's brief description of Lutheranism
• What About Being a Lutheran from the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (PDF format)
• Doctrinal Statements of the Lutheran Church of Australia
• Lutheran Denominations in North America
• Summary of Martin Luther's Life
• Summary of Martin Luther's Life -- from www.luther.de

Information about Christianity

• The Creeds of Christendom -- Confessions and statements of faith
• Websites of Major Christian Denominations

Information about Other Religions

• Divine Digest -- Brief description of major world religions
• Beliefnet: World Religions
• Sacred Texts of World Religions
• Religions of the World
• God.com

Bible Study Materials

• The Bible Resource Center -- Sponsored by the American Bible Society
• Bible Study Resources
• A brief introduction to the Bible
• Tips for Reading the Bible
• Bible Gateway

Resources for Prayer and Devotions

• Daily Texts -- Bible Readings
• ELCA Spirituality Center
• Daily and monthly Devotions
• Prayer
• Daily Devotions
• Spiritual Gifts Survey (from the ELCA)

Worship and Music Resources

• The Revised Common Lectionary
• Renewing Worship -- Provisional resources for the next generation of ELCA worship.
• The Lutheran Hymnal Project -- Selected lyrics and/or music from six Lutheran hymnals
• Lift Up Your Hearts -- Worship site for Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
• Texts of hymns from The Lutheran Hymnal (1941)

Children and Youth Ministry

• The Young Lutheran
• Faith Lens

Other Resources for Ministry

• ForMinistry.com
• Lutheran Social Services of Michigan