Ministry Matters - United Methodism's gracious orthodoxy | human difference in worship

In our earlier email, we mistakenly referred to "United Methodism's generous orthodoxy" with respect to Adam's article below. Adam is instead lifting up United Methodism's gracious orthodoxy as a Christian faith  articulated in the creeds of the Church as well as our Wesleyan distinctives, while doing so with humility and a graciousness of spirit. Can the depth and substance of our gracious orthodoxy still sustain us? United Methodism's gracious orthodoxy by Adam Hamilton What we believe matters. Our deepest theological convictions reflect our understanding of who God is and God’s will for our lives. They shape how we see the world and our place in it. These foundational convictions “hold us together,” in times of tragedy, sorrow or loss. READ MORE What are people expected to do to be able to participate in worship? Our human differences in worship by Rebecca F. Spurrier Christian worship requires an assembly of people who worship God together. Yet not every worshipper has the same access to the spaces, times, and forms of prayer and praise that constitute public worship. Embedded in every liturgical element—prayers, songs, sermons, Communion, practices of gathering and sending—are assumptions about the bodies and abilities of each person who has gathered. READ MORE How do we think about flow in our worship? Time's flow in worship by Adam Perez When it comes to flow, what we are really talking about is an experience of time. A myriad of books about personal creativity and professional productivity have recently made flow, both its desirability and its apparent elusiveness, a popular topic of conversation. READ MORE Jesus-Seeking People of God Finding your voice as a preacher Getting ready for Maundy Thursday Getting ready for Good Friday Planning worship with depth and grace Find all the resources you need Browse our selection of books in preaching, worship, ministry leadership, and church & culture. Develop new approaches to worship planning Engaging with a dangerous God Right words for every situation

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