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The Archdiocese of Los Angeles launched a summer camp to train young Catholics to lead in local liturgical ministries. They discovered that finding gifted youth requires different approaches in different cultures.
You might be surprised to learn what matters in worship to multicultural millennials in this urban Chicago church.
So many worship conversations go awry because people and congregations don’t know how to talk about what they do or value in worship. Both Christian and non-Christian scholars can help.
Maybe you want to welcome Spanish speakers into your church community. If so, then don’t stereotype people who identify as Hispanic or Latino as all belonging to a single monolithic culture.
Maybe there are people in your church or neighborhood whose first language is different than yours. Singing simple songs in their language is a fantastic way to welcome them in worship.
Churches can become more multicultural through traditioned innovation based on prayer, intention, hospitality and discomfort.
Rhythm, liturgical movement and visual art draw on gifts already present in how God made us and what the universal church has already created.
Having a good voice isn’t enough to sing gospel music well and lead people into worship. This ministry requires health in body, mind and spirit.
As children of God, no matter where we live, we are called to be citizens of the kingdom of God. But ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven and so, in everything, we turn our eyes toward the day when God will make everything new.
Most Christians know that Jesus calls us to love God with all we have and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Canaan Community Church changed its worship to truly follow the Great Commandment.
The pastor of a church where love makes the difference explains why they no longer do outreach ministry.
Changes in the United States’ demographics can be seen by churches as a problem or as an opportunity.
