nathan byrdMay 3, 20202 min21st Century City WorshipWhen we talk about moving toward a 21st century liturgy for the city, there are four items that cannot be ignored. These items are: 1) ...
nathan byrdMar 22, 20201 minWorship and COVID-19Here is an observation from our virtual worship this past week. The feedback received so far indicates that most people appreciated two t...
nathan byrdJan 28, 20201 minLiturgy As A Bridge In Divided TimesDoctor Susan Reynolds talks about liturgy as a bridge builder. While we may be divided by culture, language, or priories; at least, in t...
nathan byrdJan 28, 20201 minThe Mystery For A New GenerationI am stuck on this 1964 quote from Romano Guardini, a German Catholic Priest. Author Frank C. Senn put this in his book, Christian Litur...
nathan byrdJan 23, 20201 minWhy Liturgy?When asked why liturgy, a friend born in 1959 answered, "I like the predictability." He went on to say that human beings need and crave ...
nathan byrdJan 23, 20201 minHalf The Story Not ToldBob Marley sang, half the story has never been told. The use of the February lectionary on this site (cityliturgy.com) gives preachers a...
nathan byrdJan 23, 20201 minA Liturgy for Africa This may be of some interest. Here is a liturgy from the Anglican Communion put together for use in the continent of Africa in the late ...
nathan byrdJan 23, 20202 minSlave Order of ServiceAl Raboteau talks about Black slave worship in his book Slave Religion. He refers to the mostly informal and often secret worship servic...
nathan byrdJan 14, 20201 minGentrification Comedian Eddie Murphy made his return to television recently. In one skit he talks about gentrification. The piece is both funny and tru...
nathan byrdJan 14, 20201 minThe Church CalendarMany say that the Church Calendar shapes the contours of our lives. The annual rhythmic pattern with its reoccurring biblical themes can...
nathan byrdJan 13, 20201 minLimited Biblical PerspectiveBiblical Perspective The limits of summing up the Bible with "creation, fall, redemption" are many. Mainly, this framework downplays the ...