Worship in an Inviting Church

Part 1 in a series on “Renewing Worship in an Inviting Church.” 

For many of us, worship is a top source of joy in our congregations. Yet worries and questions abound around worship. Where are the children? How do we welcome new faces? What makes for vibrant worship in today’s world? How do we remain true to our Lutheran identity while incorporating those new to the faith? Please join us to reflect on your current congregation’s worship context as well as imagine what it could be. Participants will ponder, practice and experience worship for a new day.

Congregations are encouraged to send a worship renewal team to this workshop…pastors and deacons, musicians, tech teams, and others who plan the weekly services. Other interested individuals may also attend for their own enrichment.

Bishop Patricia Lull will kick off the day with a deep dive on worship and its importance for congregational vitality and inviting others into life in Christ. 

  Workshops:

Participants may select up to two workshops to attend. You will be asked to indicate your selections on the registration form.

Contemporary Worship in a Lutheran Key
Just starting a contemporary worship service or want to improve the one you have? This workshop will equip you with the basics for structuring a service using a contemporary musical and liturgical form, while staying consistent with Lutheran theology. Participants will learn skills for leading worship that engages the congregation, explore resources for music and liturgical texts, and gain an overview of what makes a worship service “Lutheran.”

Presenters: Sara Renner (St. Andrew’s, Mahtomedi) and Nate Crary (Christ the King, New Brighton)

  Schedule

9:00 a.m. – Check-In
9:15 a.m. – Plenary Session
10:45 a.m. – Workshops
12:00 noon – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Workshops
2:00 p.m. – Closing Worship

  Registration

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