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View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches.
View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches.
View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches.
View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches.
Six pastors reflect on two events that make all the difference for the Christian church
Los descubrimientos del siglo pasado sobre el culto en la iglesia antigua muestran claramente que tanto el culto católico como el protestante habían perdido algunos elementos fundamentales que era necesario recuperar.
Congregational singing invites us to not just think about the events of Holy Week, but to become participants in unfolding drama of Christ's passion and resurrection.
Any church leadership team that hopes to increase the observance of the Christian year in their congregation will first need to identify how much shaping influence this practice has at present.
Any church leadership team that hopes to increase the observance of the Christian year in their congregation will first need to identify how much shaping influence this practice has at present.
On Good Friday, as congregations meditate on the betrayal, suffering, and death of Jesus, some liturgies call the Church to identify with those who judged, persecuted, mocked, and killed our Lord. This is a sobering reality, and appropriate. But, like many stories in the Bible, there are multiple implications within this narrative.
Wise worship planners and leaders will draw on the power of visuals also.
Obviously, this work of getting started on the Christian Year in your worship life is not going to be something you will tackle by yourself as a worship leader. You’ll need others to join you in learning and studying, in teaching and introducing, and in evaluating the progress your congregation makes.
