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Lutheran Worship in Sierra Leone:  The Krio Liturgy

Worship in the Lutheran churches in Sierra Leone has long been shaped by use of the English language liturgy of the Lutheran Book of Worship (published in the U.S. in 1978 for ELCA congregations).

While English is the official language of Sierra Leone and is the language of education, Krio is the most commonly spoken language throughout the country and may be considered one of the “heart languages” of Sierra Leoneans.  The Krio language originated from the days of slave trade and it is spoken in almost all English speaking West African Countries.  

Translation of the LBW liturgy into Krio was undertaken in mid 2011.  Music for the Krio liturgy was composed later that year.

The ELCSL is delighted to be able to share the fruits of these efforts online, and to share the sounds of Lutheran worship in Sierra Leone.


                                                       Order for confession and forgiveness 
                                                                        Apostolic Greeting
                                                                             Kyrie, Spoken 
                                                                      Kyrie, song version 1
                                                                      Kyrie, song version 2 
                                      Hymn of Praise Spoken (Glory to God in the Highest) 
                                                Hymn of Praise,  Spoken (This is the feast)  
                                           Hymn of Praise, Song Version (This is the feast)
                                                                     Gospel Acclamation 
                                                                       The Nicene Creed
                                                                      The Apostles' Creed
                                                                  The Great Thanksgiving 
                                                                   Holy Holy Holy, Spoken
                                                            Holy Holy Holy, Song Version 1 
                                                            Holy Holy Holy, Song Version 2 
                                                                        Eucharistic Prayer
                                                                 The Lord's Prayer, Spoken
                                                                   The Lord's Prayer, Song
                                                                   Communion Declaration 
                                                                        Lamb of God, Song
                                                                      Lamb of God, Spoken
                                                                      Communion Blessing
                                                  Song of Thanksgiving for After Communion
                                                 Communion Prayer, Benediction, Dismissal 
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