The Congregation at Prayer

THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER

Looking for guidance when it comes to daily family prayer and devotion? Check out The Congregation at Prayer, a weekly devotional and catechetical resource. The Congregation at Prayer suggests daily readings, learn-by-heart Scripture and Catechism verses, a hymn to sing, along with a psalm and prayer to pray. It coordinates with the Church calendar and is used by others, so you know you’re not alone. The video below provides a quick tour of the resource. 

Below, you will find links to The Congregation at Prayer materials. There is a one-year series (prepared by Trinity Lutheran Church in Wichita), and a three-year series (prepared in sets by the Kansas District Parish Education Committee.) You may use these materials “as is” or modify them. You will also find below a guide to using The Congregation at Prayer materials.

The Congregation at Prayer Guide

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Click Here for the Word version

The Congregation at Prayer, one-year series

Prepared by Trinity Lutheran Church, Wichita.
Older CAP prayers available upon request.

October 2023

October 2 – 8, 2023: The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

October 9 – 15, 2023: The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity

October 16 – 22, 2023: The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity

October 23 – 29, 2023: The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

October 30 – November 5, 2023: The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity

September 2023

September 4 – 10, 2023: The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

September 11 – 17, 2023: The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity

September 18 – 24, 2023: The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

September 25 – Oct. 1, 2023: The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

August 2023

August 7 – 13, 2023: The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

August 14 – 20, 2023: The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

August 21 – 27, 2023: The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

August 28 – Sept. 3, 2023: The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

The Congregation at Prayer, three-year series

Prepared by the Parish Education Committee.
Older CAP prayers available upon request.

April 1 – May 20, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Easter through Pentecost (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Easter through Pentecost (Word version)

February 19 – March 25, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Lent (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Lent (Word version)

January 15 – February 12, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Epiphany through The Transfiguration of Our Lord (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Epiphany through The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Word version)

December 4, 2023 – January 8, 2024:

Series B: 2023-2024 Advent through The Baptism of Our Lord (pdf version)
Series B: 2023-2024 Advent through The Baptism of Our Lord (Word version)

October 2 – November 27, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Pentecost 18-26 (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Pentecost 18-26 (Word version)

August 7 – September 25, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Pentecost 10-17 (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Pentecost 10-17 (Word version)

June 5 – July 31, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Trinity Sunday through Pentecost 9 (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Trinity Sunday through Pentecost 9 (Word version)

April 10 – May 29, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Easter through Pentecost (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Easter through Pentecost (Word version)

February 27 – April 3, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Lent (pdf version)

November 28, 2022 – February 20, 2023: 

Series A: 2022-2023 Advent through Transfiguration (pdf version)
Series A: 2022-2023 Advent through Transfiguration (Word version)

The Congregation at Prayer project was inspired by Rev. Peter C. Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy. Materials cited in the Kansas District Congregation at Prayer are used with permission.

Spread the Word!

These materials were prepared by the Parish Education Committee, for congregational use. Included in the media kit are two text descriptions for use in texts, emails, bulletins, and newsletters. There are two image files (16:9 and 1080 x 1080) that can be used for social media, church websites, and PowerPoint slides. A QR code is also included that takes people directly to The Congregation at Prayer webpage, which can be shared in a church’s publications.

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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer 16:9 slide (PDF version)
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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer QR code (PDF version)
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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer Text Descriptions (Word version)

Additional Resources

My First Catechism

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My First Catechism is a first-step resource to helping parents teach the faith. Organized in the same way as the traditional Luther’s Small Catechism, this colorfully illustrated book is a tool for helping little ones start learning the simple explanations to our doctrine.

Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids

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Colorful icons and illustrations guide children through each tenet of faith as encouraged in Luther’s Small Catechism. Older elementary-aged students will be able to read and study concepts from the 2017 Explanation of the catechism with terms and language they understand.

My First Hymnal

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This full-color heirloom quality hymnal will help your child learn the importance of hymns in Christianity, along with the Church year and important prayers. Teach your child 52 different hymns and songs, working through the parts of the Church Year, from Advent through Pentecost, and select special occasions such as Baptism. Use as a hymnal, daily devotional, and an educational tool for years to come. Audio recordings and a piano accompaniment book are also available options with the My First Hymnal resource. Click Here for the CPH link to these optional resources. 

My First Bible Storybook

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My First Bible Storybook brings 72 of the best-loved Bible stories to life for children as young as two years old. Staying close and faithful to the biblical text, this children’s Bible presents a great introduction to God’s Word for the whole family to enjoy.

Lutheran Service Book

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Lutheran Service Book: Pew Edition is a hymnal with a rich compilation of Christ-centered services, psalms, hymns, and prayers to nourish the faithful week after week for generations to come. It contains Five Divine Services, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Matins, Vespers, Family Devotions, Luther’s Small Catechism, and 636 hymns, songs, and canticles. Click Here for the CPH link to the Lutheran Service Book: Hymn Accompaniment Edition.