When we talk about moving toward a 21st century liturgy for the city, there are four items that cannot be ignored. These items are: 1) ...

Here is an observation from our virtual worship this past week. The feedback received so far indicates that most people appreciated two t...

Doctor Susan Reynolds talks about liturgy as a bridge builder. While we may be divided by culture, language, or priories; at least, in t...

I am stuck on this 1964 quote from Romano Guardini, a German Catholic Priest. Author Frank C. Senn put this in his book, Christian Litur...

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 ...

Bob Marley sang, half the story has never been told. The use of the February lectionary on this site (cityliturgy.com) gives preachers a...

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 ...

Al Raboteau talks about Black slave worship in his book Slave Religion. He refers to the mostly informal and often secret worship servic...

Keep engaging the Mystery

Comedian Eddie Murphy made his return to television recently. In one skit he talks about gentrification. The piece is both funny and tru...

Many say that the Church Calendar shapes the contours of our lives. The annual rhythmic pattern with its reoccurring biblical themes can...

Biblical Perspective The limits of summing up the Bible with "creation, fall, redemption" are many. Mainly, this framework downplays the ...