Sermons from Synod Staff: 

You are welcome to use the sermons below as needed in your congregation/faith community. 

Pentecost 2025 (June 8, 2025)

Sermon by Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth for congregational use during Synod Assembly weekend

Video Link or Download the PDF

"Let the Children Come to Me" 
Sermon by Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth for 2024 Synod Youth Retreat weekend or as needed: 
Video Link or Download the PDF

Resources for Sermon Writing

• Working Preacher (commentary resource from Luther Seminary) 
• Sermon Brainwave Podcast (lectionary resource from Working Preacher at Luther Seminary) 
• Enter the Bible (resource from Luther Seminary) 

Worship Resources

• ELCA Worship Resources (lectionary, liturgy, ministry rites, special services) 
• Augsburg Fortress (ELCA Publishing House) 

Ministry Rites

• Installation of a Minister of Word & Service (Deacon)
• Installation of a Minster of Word & Sacrament (Pastor)
• Ordination to the Ministry of Word & Service
• Ordination to the Ministry of Word & Sacrament