A more profound Alleluia …
Michael Waschevski, who served on the committee that produced Glory to God, shares some thoughts on the art of worship.
When we open ourselves to wonder, the Spirit surprises us with divine connections. Music, poetry, preaching, visio divina, incense, color, candles: inspiration can come through all our senses as we worship and open ourselves to all the ways we can experience God. In this issue of the Outlook, we examine the ways that art can open our hearts to experience the divine in myriad ways.
Michael Waschevski, who served on the committee that produced Glory to God, shares some thoughts on the art of worship.
In Anna Carter Florence's book, "Prophets become petulant and loving. Certain women, perhaps considered sassy or labeled as illicit, become exemplars of faith ...," writes Jo Forrest.
"Amy Butler invites readers to imagine a creative 'new way of being a church in the world,' one requiring an 'open-minded and open-hearted redirection of resources ...'" — Aram Feinberg
"Karen Eber’s 'The Perfect Story' brilliantly demonstrates how to craft memorable stories that change hearts and minds," writes Amy Pagliarella.
Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity recounts how a twirling vision became the ministry of A Sanctified Art, an arts collective creating resources for church leaders and spiritual seekers.
Marcia McFee helps faith leaders discover sensory-rich ways of being intentional for those at worship.
We are caretakers of a holy conversation sparked by a visual expression of God’s word, writes Theresa Cho.
"Before there is faithful preaching, there is faithful listening," writes Thomas G. Long.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
"Presbyterians have always valued the intellectual, through our emphasis on biblical study and lifelong learning, but we should also embrace the power of wonder," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Nadine Ellsworth-Moran, de’Angelo Dia and Smith Podris speak about how to engage liturgical arts in public spaces.
A poem by Shuly Xóchitl Cawood.
Rosalind Banbury's third reflection on the 2023-2024 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
If you're on the search for Christmas content, we suggest giving the podcast "Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols" a try.
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