Articles by Gracia Grindal

• "Roots of Change in Lutheran Worship" Highlights major influences on Lutheran worship during past 160 years; offers theological insights on nature of Lutheran Worship against backdrop of current worship practices in ELCA. (ICM – Spring)
• "What Makes Lutheran Worship Lutheran?" Insights into foundations of Lutheran understanding of worship, the proper audience in liturgy & hymns, and the calling to
  ensure that Christ is able to speak to us in worship. (ICM - Autumn '04)
• "What Makes a Hymn Lutheran?" A look at the debates and the basic ingredients in defining a Lutheran hymn.           (ICM - Winter '05)
• "Lutheran Hymnals in America" (ICM - Summer '05)

Articles by Scott Grorud

• "Renewing Worship or Replacing It?" (ICM - Spring '04)
• "What’s in a Name: Eucharist  or  Holy Communion?" (ICM - Winter '05)

Article by Oliver K. Olson

• "On Absolutions" Briefly explains the theology behind the absolutions in the ReClaim Introductory Edition, along with a note about their appropriateness for a contemporary American context. (Nov 5, 2006).
• "Melanchthon On the Eucharistic Prayer" A look at Renewing Worship's Principle #43 ("Principles for Worship," p. 134), which elevates the Eucharistic Prayer. Olson explains that this is contrary to the word of Christby leading people to believe that they can participate in the crucifixion – which is a form of works righteousness.  (NOTE:  "participation" in the crucifixion is the presentRoman Catholic teaching)  This article was originally published in the Lutheran Quarterly, Summer 2005.  Reprinted by permission.

Article by Frank C. Senn

• "Orthodoxia and the Name of God" Text of Senn's keynote presentation in which these propostions are unpacked: God has given us his name so that we can call on him in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Our worship is right (orthodoxia) only if it is directed to the right God. We designate the right God by naming him. (ReClaim Lutheran Worship Conference, 2008)

Articles by Walter Sundberg

• "Regarding Absolutions" Gives background for the absolutions in the ReClaim Introductory Edition with an explanation of their scriptural basis, the precedent within the Lutheran tradition, and a word about the importance of the Office of the Keys within the church. (Nov 7, 2006).
• “I Believe… In the Holy Christian Church”: Reflections on the Apostles’ Creed Offers brief history & meaning of the words “catholic” and “Christian” and their meaning.
• "Confession, Exhortation, and Holy Communion" Overview of a portion of Holy Communion liturgy based on the Apostle Paul’s admonition regarding the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32.
• "Important Elements in Lutheran Liturgical Formation" Addresses the use of Two Keys in the confession and absolution in the public worship of the church. Also offers historical knowledge of Lutheran liturgical formation (Dec. 22, 2006).
• "Why We Employ a Public Order for Confession and Absolution" Here is another in a series of essays clarifying issues related to confessions and, especially, absolutions as understood from a uniquely Lutheran perspective (Feb. 6, 2007).

Articles by Jack Torgersen

• "Liturgical Understanding as a part of the Confessional Crisis" Explores roots of ELCA's worship & theology concerns back to LBW. (ICM - Winter '04)
• "Confessional Confusion in Worship" (ICM - Spring '04)

Miscellaneous Articles by Others

• “Reasons to Choose ReClaim.” Pastor Bryan S. Anderson, Clear Lake, Wisconsin, shares 14 specific reasons to choose the ReClaim hymnal (Jan 17, 2007).
• "Critique on How Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) Claims to Renew Worship" Norman P. Olsen, retired pastor, shows us page-by-page how ELW claims to renew worship and how ReClaim offers a positive and constructive response (Feb. 19, 2007).