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A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Turner and Julia Start Fletcher about simple postures, gestures, and movement in worship that can open up formative possibilities for congregations.
Julia Start Fletcher demonstrates two versions of the Lord’s Prayer that incorporates simple and accessible movement for deep participation and formation.
Dr. Kathleen Turner demonstrates simple and accessible congregational movement to accompany the song, “Come to Me” by Wendell Kimbrough.
A worship service from Symposium 2020 based on 1 Peter 1:3-9, "A Living Hope."
2019 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium | Morning Worship
2019 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium | Evening Worship
2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Service of the Word & Table
Dance can be used to highlight any of the liturgical seasons. These videos highlight the many uses of liturgical dance.
We are a church relishing in the resurrection. I like to think that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary who heard the good news of Christ’s resurrection did not simply hurry off to tell this exciting news, but that they danced. “They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him”. How could they have kept still?
Picture a young child ripping open a gift—something he’s been longing for. What does he do? Does he sit quietly and smile?
Dance can bring healing, express joy, and proclaim good news. Dance also brings unity. During the season of Pentecost, we are reminded of the unity that the Holy Spirit brings to the church. Dancing together in the Spirit of unity is a wonderful way to worship!
