Assembly Song Companion to All Creation Sings will be an essential reference resource for church musicians, pastors, and others who help plan assembly song. This accessible manual gives the context, origins, and character of the texts and tunes in All Creation Sings as well as practical guidance for musical leaders. It is especially useful when paired with the Hymnal Companion to ELW and the Musicians Guide to ELW.

We tend to remember hymns one at a time. We forget that the reason we can do so is because they have been made available throughout the centuries in hymnals. This edited collection explores the 500-year tradition of Lutheran hymnal production, illustrating how these books have influenced Lutheran faith and worship practice over time.

"Based on a flexible order for contemplative prayer that was developed at the Holden Village retreat center in Washington state ... This resources also includes fourteen liturgies in the Prayer around the cross format, designed for use at particular seasons or centered on certain themes. Users will find this book invaluable for meditative worship during Lent or Advent, for evening services, at retreats, or whenever a quiet time of worship is appropriate." -- Back cover