Augsburg Fortress

06/03/2026

Out now! Sing Many Names invites readers to learn more about the abundant images for God in the Bible by dedicating each chapter to an image or group of related images. Great for pastors and musicians, teachers and students, and anyone who loves to sing.

06/02/2026

It's here! Our new confirmation curriculum Lutheran Yes! is out now!

Student-led👩‍🎓
Hands-on🙌
& super fresh🕺

Your students want you to say YES to this one!

06/01/2026

Great recommendations from our sister imprint to celebrate Pride Month!

At Broadleaf Books, we celebrate q***r authors and q***r stories during and all year long. Discover reads that address many topics and celebrate the diversity and beauty of q***r literature.

05/29/2026

This is your reminder to sign up for our third Serving Through Song Webinar, now featuring Tom Trenney.

Scripture assures us that whenever two or more are gathered, Christ is in our midst. But often when two or more worship leaders are gathered, conflict and concern can be in our midst as well. Tom Trenney shares stories and ideas to help us nurture and sustain positive relationships with pastors, choir members, congregants, and colleagues as we live into our calling to music ministry.

Register for FREE now: https://hubs.li/Q04jlQgS0

05/27/2026

"As our “ism-ridden” nation routinely “hocks and spits” out Black, Brown, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ and their allies……it sure doesn’t feel like Spring. Surely, the devastation of the division happening to our country is enough to keep any of us curled up in bed.

Wherever and however this blog finds you: Welcome to May, indeed.

Here in Minnesota, May is the month of “just around the corner” sun and “here and not yet” summer. This is the month of nature blossoming into its fullest forms… which typically includes itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and those pesky mosquito bites.

And yet, there is something to be said for living amongst such diverse forms of God’s creation - not merely to scan for the irritating chapters, but also to witness the expansiveness of life that extends beyond the frustrating and into the awe-someness of knowing that every form of life was designed to bring value to Kin_dom. Each living thing has purpose, and has everything they need inside of themselves to blossom into God’s fearfully and wonderfully made plan.

Isn’t it fascinating that somehow each form of God’s creation inherently knows what it needs in order to become what God has ordained it to become?"
https://hubs.li/Q04j1K1c0

05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost Sunday! Celebrate with Thomas Keesecker's vibrant anthem "O Holy Spirit, Root of Life," which has a light, dance-like energy that mirrors the Spirit's lively presence. Enjoy!

Print & digital music at https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/productgroup/3409/O-Holy-Spirit-Root-of-LifeAvailable at http://preludemusicplanner.orgby Tho...

05/21/2026

"Hurray!"
"YESSSSSSS"
"Oh YAYYYYYY!!!!!!"
"Yeah!!!!"
-Real comments from Spark: Activate Faith users in yesterday's webinar!

If you weren't able to watch live, no worries! Click the link below to learn about the beloved curriculum's incoming "glow-up."

NOTE: We rerecorded Dr. Dawn's segment for better sound quality and spliced it into this edited version.

Spark: Activate Faith has been a Sunday School curriculum rock star for years. But even rock stars need a little glow-up now and then. In this 45-minute webi...

05/19/2026

Celebrate 70 years of Augsburg Fortress Music Clinics!

Every summer we host a series of FREE music clinics across the United States with multiple sessions led by respected musicians. Featuring a hymn festival and much more! This year we are thrilled to be working with the incredible Robert Hobby and Jeremy Bankson. Visit our website to learn more about our clinicians, see the full schedule of workshops, and sign-up for your closest city's clinic.
https://hubs.li/Q04h7w6b0

05/15/2026

Bret Hesla's highly anticipated new collection, A Dazzling Bouquet, is available to preorder💐

This rich collection contains 101 songs for churches, community sings, and social change movements to sing together.

Beautiful☑️, singable☑️, and meaning☑️, this collection is perfect to uplift and inspire your community.

Preview six songs and learn more:
https://hubs.li/Q04gCTtC0

05/14/2026

"On July 1, the refresh of our beloved Spark: Activate Faith curriculum begins! Find out what changes, what stays the same, and why!

Our refresh of Spark will address three main areas: the Spark Bible, leaflets, and leader guide updates. The change in Bible translation to the NRSVue led us to audit our entire Sunday School curricula through a refreshed lens. Keep reading for the summary of changes and more in-depth answers!"
https://hubs.li/Q04gF3bn0