For most of us, this is all so new and unusual. Worship online. Praying over Facebook Live and Zoom. Nothing in our faith life has quite prepared us for this moment. Our Pastors didn't teach us about this part of worship in our confirmation classes. So here are five tips for worshipping … [Read more...]
Worship in the Time of Covid-19
In Corona Virus related news today, the Houston Rodeo shut down and the NBA canceled the season. Houses of worship are not going to escape unscathed. In many parts of the US, the local governments have asked large groups to not gather together (that's us). In other locations, worship has been … [Read more...]
The Most Important 10 Minutes in Worship
Every week we gather for worship - and surely the church is more than worship, but it is a pretty big part of our life together. Within that time each week, what is the most important part? Often it might depend on who you ask. The musicians and the choir might say the music. The preacher will … [Read more...]
Why Traditional Songs (Hymns) are Ruining the Church
We've all seen it. First a congregation starts working some Chris Tomlin arrangements of older music into their worship set. Maybe they even chant part of the worship service. And then, as the congregation continues to grow, someone throws it out there: "We should start a traditional worship service … [Read more...]
