Summary

This workshop reflected on the rise of Alternative Worship in the United Kingdom over almost two decades, which has led at different times to both sublime and ridiculous innovations in worship practice.

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Details

While recognizing that a diversity of worship 'tribes' is likely to persist within our churches, Doug Gay argues that alternative/emerging worship practice is a key indicator of the future shape of Reformed worship in both the UK and North America.

Presented at the 2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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