worship
In praise of unruly children in church
Sometimes they’re the only sign of life amid our solemn boringness.
Mourning prayer
The church’s old cork board reminded me that our heartbroken cries go directly to God.
In praise of church musicians
Great leaders of congregational song attend to the new community formed every time a church gathers.
Becoming a people together
Gordon Lathrop roots his case for in-person worship in scripture and Lutheran tradition.
Three years after the Tree of Life attack, my community struggles to feel safe
One of our Sukkot rituals helps me think about what it means to fight against evil.
The pandemic calls for closed hymnals
Forgoing congregational singing as a spiritual discipline
Church is essential. Gathering isn’t.
As Christians, we understand the importance of in-person worship. As APNs, we know how serious COVID-19 is.
How I learned to love worshiping via video call
I'm immunocompromised. My ability to attend worship has long been determined by the CDC.
When liturgy embraces difference
Rebecca Spurrier’s study of a “disabled church” and its lessons for all Christians
Why did I go to a charismatic worship service in an arena?
I feared it would last a week. Then came the moment of truth.
Gratitude rush
Greeting people on Sunday mornings, I’m fueled by thankfulness for their presence.
They sold First UMC and put up a tent in the parking lot
"It feels vulnerable to be the weird lady outside preaching sermons."
God's love, our bodies
Turned toward one another in worship, we experience the grace of God's gaze.
Church is the perfect place to cry
We embrace uninitiated visitors, rowdy children, and blue jeans. Why not tears?