Cultural Diversity

Evangelical Christians in Mexico: Believing in Christ alone

Evangelical Christians in Mexico have a strong sense of community, shaped as much by the beliefs they share as the beliefs they oppose. A feature story about evangelical Christians in Mexico.

December 27, 2004
Visual Arts in Church: Making the invisible Word visible

Rainbows, piles of stones, the Ark of the Covenant, a star, a dove. Isn't it time to follow God's lead and reclaim the visual arts to remind us of God's presence among us? A feature story about the role of visual art in worship.

October 29, 2004

Eight Tips for Designing Liturgical Banners

Rainbows, piles of stones, the Ark of the Covenant, a star, a dove. Isn't it time to follow God's lead and reclaim the visual arts to remind us of God's presence among us? A feature story about the role of visual art in worship.

October 29, 2004
Bayanihan: Filipino sense of community

A feature story based on an interview with Joel and Amy Navarro upon their return to the United States after living in the Philippines. Christians in the Philippines and U.S. can learn from each other.

October 15, 2004
A Brief (selective) Overview of Filipino Church Music

The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia. Ferdinand Magellan, the first sea explorer to lead an expedition around the world, introduced Catholicism to the island nation in 1521. Sacred and folk music after this era demonstrates Western and indigenous influences.

October 15, 2004

Where Twenty or Thirty Are Gathered

In a world that values bigger and better, rural churches testify that true measure of worship is how it changes hearts and lives. A feature story about worship in rural communities.

July 21, 2004
Create Worship Renewal, Not Worship War: Six tips on how to talk about worship

Eighteen people. Umpteen differences. For three years, these Protestant Christians talked through worship war tensions to create a book together. A feature story about the genesis of "Discerning the Spirits."

June 11, 2004

African-American Church Music: Beyond the myths

Do you think spirituals and gospel music pretty well sum up African American church music? Here's an invitation to discover the riches of African American sacred music, no matter who you are.

May 14, 2004
Unwrapping the Gift of Music from Other Cultures

Have you noticed all the clues that God loves diversity? Iona Community members can help you introduce music that reflects the gifts of Christians from "every tribe and language and people and nation."

April 2, 2004