Augsburg Fortress

Books for ELCA Audiences

Engage readers on the topics and challenges found within their church regarding race, abortion, and societal teachings.

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Spark All Kids Year Orange Fall

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The Poetry of Joe Davis

Poetry and practices from spoken word artist Joe Davis invite readers to settle in and self-reflect on who we are and who we could be.

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Manna and Mercy

Daniel Erlander’s vibrant, in-depth exploration of the Bible Manna and Mercy focuses on God’s grace and never-ending love for humanity. This resource has new life as a family of books and curriculum to support conversations about the Bible with your whole congregation.

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The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction

The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction is a 16-session overview of Genesis through Revelation that introduces the key people, places, and events of scripture in an easy-to-understand story. Participants are invited to explore where they fit in the greatest story and how the greatest story fits in their lives.

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Lutheran Studies for Youth and Adults

Connect participants at any stage of their faith journey to our Lutheran faith, theology, and doctrine.

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Connect Unit 1: Beginnings

From God's creation to life in a broken world, God has a plan.

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Holy Moly Year 1 Unit 1: Old Testament

Stories of Abraham, Joseph, David, and more, in 12 lessons.

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Whirl Classroom Year Gold Fall

The story of God's people, from creation to Jonah.

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re:form

re:form is a youth faith formation series with 40 sessions featuring engaging videos, the Anti-Workbook, and easy-to-use Leader Guide.

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Books of Faith

Explore individual books of the Bible through historical, literary, Lutheran, and devotional lenses. Each Books of Faith study includes a Leader Guide and Learner Guide.

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Spark Lectionary Year B Fall 2024

Stories for the time after Pentecost from the Gospel of Mark.

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Whirl All Kids Year Gold Fall

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Congregational LEADER Series

Build on your congregation's strengths with these resources for effective planning and leadership development. Free downloadable tools for each book can be reproduced for congregational use.

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Echo the Story 12

Experience the biblical narrative through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. Echo the Story 12 is an overview of the Bible, from creation to the formation of the church.

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Bible-based Titles for Book Studies

Explore deep and modern analysis of specific scriptures and biblical patterns.

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Re:form Ancestors: Old Testament

Unlikely people selected by God to do extraordinary things, from Adam and Eve to Jonah.

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Spark Classroom Year Orange Fall

From Creation to Jonah, 13 lessons from the Old Testament.

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Operation Restoration

Operation Restoration VBS helps kids & adults discover how they can be menders in God’s world!

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Prayer

Take youth through a journey of discovering prayer in this four-week topical group study designed for Grades 9-12.

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Echo the Story 36

Experience the biblical narrative through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. Echo the Story 36 delves deep into the biblical narrative from creation to Revelation.

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Video-based Studies

Multi-session curriculum choices for youth and adults with little/no homework required.

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The Greatest Story: Paul

The Greatest Story: Paul takes participants on an exploration of the life of the Apostle Paul, from Acts through the Epistles.

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Studies on Christian Nationalism

Understand the “How?” and “Why?” and “What next?” of the explosion of Christian Nationalism in our culture today.

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Topical Books for ELCA Congregations

Expand your understanding of the church in our world with conversations around race, sexual abuse, found family, and the roominess of the divine.

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Dialogues On: The Refugee Crisis

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Animate: Faith

Spark conversation in your faith community with Animate: Faith, which features leading voices exploring big questions of the Christian faith. Resources are available as complete curricula or digital lessons.

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Spark Rotation: Old Testament

Spark Rotation provides eight workshop rotation options for each Bible story: Art, Bible Skills and Games, Computer Lab, Cooking, Creative Drama, Music, Science, and Video.

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Dialogues On: Race

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The Greatest Story: Jesus

Engage. Surprise. Transform. Journey through the Gospel narratives - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - in this exciting exploration of the life and ministry of Jesus.

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Spark Lectionary Year C Winter 2024-2025

Stories of Jesus for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

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A Place for You

Daniel Erlander's A Place for You springs to life as a family of books and videos design to help people of all ages gain a richer understanding of Jesus' invitation to his special meal.

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Spark All Kids Year Orange Winter

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Connect Unit 2: The Promise

God's promises for Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and all of us.

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Holy Moly Year 1 Unit 2: Advent & Christmas

The Annunciation, Mary and Elizabeth, Jesus’ Birth, and The Magi in four lessons.

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Whirl All Kids Year Gold Winter

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Spark Classroom Year Orange Winter

The life of Jesus, from his birth to his ministry, in 13 weeks.

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Whirl Lectionary Year B Fall 2024

Stories for the time after Pentecost.

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Re:form Ancestors: New Testament

Unlikely people selected by God to do extraordinary things, from Mary, the mother of Jesus, to Lydia, the wealthy philanthropist.

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Whirl Classroom Year Gold Winter

The story of Jesus' birth, baptism, and ministry.

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Spark Rotation: New Testament

Spark Rotation provides eight workshop rotation options for each Bible story: Art, Bible Skills and Games, Computer Lab, Cooking, Creative Drama, Music, Science, and Video.

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Together in Faith

Explore a theme or look at Revised Common Lectionary texts through historical, literary, Lutheran, and devotional lenses. Each study includes a Leader Guide, Learner Guide, and Liturgy and Preaching Supports.

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Dialogues On: Sexuality

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Animate: Bible

Dig deeper into the Bible and how it came to be

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Sin

Help teens unpack the topic of sin—what it means, where it comes, and what to do about it—in this four-week topical group study.

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Spark Bibles

Activate faith with Spark Bibles. Spark Story Bible is designed for ages 2 through grade 2. Spark Bible NRSV is perfect for grades 3 through 6.

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Come to the Water

Daniel Erlander's baptism manuals spring to life as a family of books, curriculum and a video to support baptismal preparation and ongoing baptismal education for people of all ages.

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Spark All Kids Year Orange Spring

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Spark Lectionary Year C Spring 2025

Stories from the Gospels and Acts for Lent, Easter, and Day of Pentecost, in 15 weeks.

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Connect Unit 3: Freedom

God rescues captive Israel and leads them to the Promised Land.

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Whirl Lectionary Year C Winter 2024-2025

Stories for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

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Holy Moly Year 1 Unit 3: New Testament

The Good Samaritan, Lazarus, and more from Jesus’ ministry, in 12 weeks.

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Whirl Classroom Year Gold Spring

The story continues with Jesus' parables and teachings, death, and resurrection, to Pentecost and the early believers.

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Spark Classroom Year Orange Spring

Jesus’ ministry, resurrection, and the early church, covered in 14 weeks.

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Whirl All Kids Year Gold Spring

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Animate: Practices

Explore core faith practices viewing videos featuring leading Christian voices, taking time for personal reflection and journaling, and sharing ideas with the group. Resources are available as complete curricula or digital lessons.

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Mission

Help your youth in Grades 9-12 understand the meaning of mission and its role in their faith.

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Baptized We Live

Daniel Erlander’s Baptized We Live takes a new form as a curriculum for youth & adults to more deeply understand a Lutheran way of life.

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Spark All Kids Year Orange Summer

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Connect Unit 4: Kings & Prophets

God provides kings and prophets to guide Israel.

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Whirl Classroom Year Gold Summer

Key stories from Isaiah, Matthew, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and 1 and 2 Timothy.

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Whirl Lectionary Year C Spring 2025

Stories for Lent, Easter, and Day of Pentecost.

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Spark Enrichments

From worship bulletins to song CDs, everything you need to enhance your Spark faith formation program.

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Whirl All Kids Year Gold Summer

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Holy Moly Year 1 Unit 4: Holy Week & Easter

The Last Supper to the Resurrection, four stories from Matthew and Luke.

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Spark Classroom Year Green Fall

Old Testament stories of Adam and Eve, Moses, and more, in 14 lessons.

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Salvation

Give youth the tools they need to talk about what salvation means to them and their faith.

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Spark All Kids Year Green Fall

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A Lutheran Welcome

Highly visual and engaging booklets featuring the artwork of Daniel Erlander. These resources are designed to capture attention and learn more about the Lutheran expression of faith. Ideal to welcome new members, visitors, or life-long Lutherans.

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Holy Moly Year 1 Unit 5: Post-Resurrection Stories

Thomas believes, Jesus’ breakfast with the disciples, The Great Commission and Jesus’ ascension in 4 lessons.

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Connect Unit 5: Conquered

Even when foreign rulers conquer Israel, God stays faithful.

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Spark Classroom Year Green Winter

The birth of the Messiah, his miracles, and parables, covered in 13 weeks.

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Whirl Classroom Year Blue Fall

The story of God's people, from Adam and Eve to the escape from Egypt to King David.

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Bible

Get your students thinking about the Bible like they’ve never thought about it before with this 4-week small group resource.

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Whirl Lectionary Year C Summer 2025

Stories for the time after Pentecost.

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Whirl All Kids Year Blue Fall

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Book of Faith Foundational Resources

Practical courses that help leaders and participants develop basic Bible study skills.

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Spark Rotation Sale

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Spark All Kids Year Green Winter

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Connect Unit 6: Jesus: Early Life

The Messiah is born and he has heavenly power and authority.

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Holy Moly Year 2 Unit 1: Old Testament

Creation, the Exodus, Esther, Jonah, and more, in 12 weeks.

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Whirl All Kids Year Blue Winter

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Spark Classroom Year Green Spring

Lessons on Christ’s resurrection and the Acts of the Apostles, in 13 weeks.

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Advent Reflections

Advent Reflections is a series of daily devotional resources that include Bible studies for group use and activity ideas and suggestions for families.

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Whirl Classroom Year Blue Winter

Key stories about Jesus' birth, teachings, and ministry.

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Spark All Kids Year Green Spring

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Holy Moly Year 2 Unit 2: Advent & Christmas

The Annunciation, Mary and Elizabeth, Jesus’ Birth, and The Magi in four lessons.

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Lenten Journey

Open scripture and join in conversations about the Bible with friends, family, or a small group during Lent. Free downloadable worship helps are available for each Lenten Journey.

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Whirl All Kids Year Blue Spring

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Connect Unit 7: Jesus: Ministry

Jesus teaches, forgives, performs miracles—and upsets some people.

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Whirl Classroom Year Blue Spring

Key stories about Jesus' ministry, death, and resurrection, and his early followers.

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Bread for the Day

Offering Bible readings and prayers for each day, this devotional is perfect for individuals, congregations, households, or small groups.

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Spark All Kids Year Green Summer

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Connect Unit 8: Jesus: The Savior

Jesus submits to death—but his resurrection changes everything.

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Whirl Classroom Year Blue Summer

Key stories from Jeremiah, the Gospels, and Paul's letters.

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Whirl All Kids Year Blue Summer

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Holy Moly Year 2 Unit 3: New Testament

Jesus’ miracles, Pentecost, and Paul and Silas, in 12 lessons.

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Whirl Classroom Bibles

Age-appropriate Whirl Bibles help kids understand what they've read and experience God's Word. Kids learn that the story of God’s people is part of their story today!

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Connect Unit 9: The Apostles

Following Jesus brings new life, grace, and the gifts of God.

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Holy Moly Year 2 Unit 4: Holy Week & Easter

Gethsemane to the Resurrection, four stories from Matthew, Mark, and John.

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Connect Unit 10: The Church

The growing church shares the good news of Jesus and God's love.

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Holy Moly Year 2 Unit 5: Early Church Stories

Philip and the Ethiopian, Peter, Lydia, and Paul in 4 lessons.

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Whirl Classroom Enrichments

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Connect Bibles

Holy Moly and Connect use the Connect Bible (NRSV), which is designed to help kids think about the stories and find their way around in the Bible.

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Holy Moly Enrichments

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Connect Enrichments

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Whirl Lectionary Bibles

Colors and icons in Whirl Bibles help kids navigate the lectionary year. Use the Story Bible with younger kids and the NRSV Bible with grades 3 through 6.

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Whirl Lectionary Enrichments

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