It is frequently suggested that liturgical worship hinders mission by making less accessible to newcomers. There is a rush to simplify, with the result that worship is 'dumbed down' and the congregation are not properly fed. This study argues that collective worship is not like a shop window but a supermarket. Everything should be on display, and the richness of liturgical worship can actually help the missionary task. It looks at how this can happen in particular services, and includes a checklist for accessibility and further resources to engage with the issues.
Language
English
Pages
28
Format
Paperback
Release
June 01, 2002
ISBN 13
9781851744992
Worship Series: Mission and Liturgical Worship W 170
It is frequently suggested that liturgical worship hinders mission by making less accessible to newcomers. There is a rush to simplify, with the result that worship is 'dumbed down' and the congregation are not properly fed. This study argues that collective worship is not like a shop window but a supermarket. Everything should be on display, and the richness of liturgical worship can actually help the missionary task. It looks at how this can happen in particular services, and includes a checklist for accessibility and further resources to engage with the issues.