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The Bible is rich enough to include themes and symbols more relevant to living out Christian faith in the Global South. Conversation | March 16, 2017 Cedar of Lebanon A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display. Image | March 16, 2017 Cross (Ionic/Celtic) A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display. Image | March 16, 2017 Alpha and Omega A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display. Image | March 14, 2017 First Steps for Including Teens in Planning and Leading Worship Integrating youth leadership throughout the church is a new paradigm. But churches are reaping the benefits of mentoring youth to plan and lead worship. Feature Story | February 13, 2017 Why Youth Need to Be Leading Worship Regularly NOW When congregations empower teenagers to use their gifts in meaningful ways over time, teens are more likely to imagine themselves as faithful disciples and devoted worshipers for decades to come. Two summer programs in worship, theology, and the arts inspire teens and mentors. Feature Story | February 09, 2017 Victoria Emily Jones on Gazing as a Spiritual Practice Though she is passionate about Christian art, especially visual art, Victoria Emily Jones knows that congregations are full of “non-art” people. Her blog aims to help people of faith interpret, enjoy and use art in worship and private devotions. Conversation | December 14, 2016 When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Visual Program Evaluation Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes. Article | August 23, 2016 Church Year Visual Art: A Q&A with Deborah Sokolove Artist, writer and teacher Deborah Sokolove shares images of liturgical visual arts that don’t need words to help worshipers experience the Christian church’s calendar cycle. Conversation | May 27, 2016 Deborah Sokolove on Sanctifying Art Artist, writer and teacher Deborah Sokolove explains why humans need art as much as they need food, water or air. Conversation | May 26, 2016 Betsy Steele Halstead on Hospitable Projection in Worship Maybe you are in charge of visuals at your church and you knock yourself out looking for cool images. But you would be better off thinking about how your chosen images assure worshipers that God welcomes them. Conversation | April 15, 2016 Canyon Reflection For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and hills before you shall burst into song… Isaiah 55:12, NRSV Article | April 15, 2016 Seven Models: Collaborative Visual Arts Projects for Worship Linda Witte Henke describes seven ways for artists and teams to work together in designing visual arts used in worship. Feature Story | December 08, 2015 Seven Easy Crosses to Make and Use in Worship Linda Witte Henke describes seven easy ideas for participatory worship with crosses. Article | December 08, 2015 Nonverbal Worship Practices that Bridge Differences Rhythm, liturgical movement and visual art draw on gifts already present in how God made us and what the universal church has already created. Feature Story | October 09, 2015 Pentecost Resource Guide Slideshow View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches. Slideshow | April 15, 2015 Easter Resource Guide Slideshow View a slideshow of visual arts from various churches. Slideshow | April 06, 2015 Worship, Beauty, Justice, and Shalom In a recent essay on "Beauty & Justice," Nicholas Wolterstorff writes "what unites love of understanding, worship, beauty, and justice is that these are all dimensions of shalom. Audio | February 20, 2015 If You Want Justice, Work for Beauty Really? In the face of so much global need, the arts are a necessity? Feature Story | February 18, 2015 How Visual Arts Move Us from Brokenness to Beauty Visual artists can help us start talking about major life issues that we don’t often acknowledge in worship. Feature Story | December 12, 2014 « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ... Next »