WHAT IS TRADITIONAL WORSHIP? Four-fold pattern Worship posture: sit, stand, 2-4 hymns move Primary use of UM Hymnal, Congregation: participant vs. some supplementation spectator Support: song leader, choir, 60-minute service organ, piano Conclusion: benediction vs. Music” vs. invitation “Special Music” Monthly Holy Communion “Congregational 15-20 minute sermon hymnal Growing projection WHAT IS DRIVING THE PUSH FOR CHANGE? Technology Commercialization Generations Entertainment Politics Mainline membership loss Globalization WHAT IS THE FUTURE? WHERE ARE WE GOING Technology Less print, more Eventual replacement of electronics hymnal More tracks Privately owned hymnals More tech in worship Possible end of music & worship publishing Worship More frequent Holy Less lectionary; more Communion thematic worship More older and 2nd career More inclusive language for pastors God & people More female pastors More alternative worship More non-seminary pastors times Shorter ritual & liturgy Music Continuation of hymnal More new songs; fewer historic More supplementation of & traditional songs hymnal More global, ethnic, Less complex lyrics & language & liturgy Shorter hymns & songs Fewer Wesley hymns
WHAT IS TRADITIONAL WORSHIP? Four-fold pattern 2-4 hymns Primary use of UM Hymnal, some supplementation Support: song leader, choir, organ, piano “Special Music” vs. “Congregational Music” 15-20 minute sermon Worship posture: sit, stand, move Congregation: participant vs. spectator 60-minute service Conclusion: benediction vs. invitation Monthly Holy Communion hymnal Growing projection WHAT IS DRIVING THE PUSH FOR CHANGE? Technology Generations Politics Globalization Commercialization Entertainment Mainline membership loss WHAT IS THE FUTURE? WHERE ARE WE GOING Technology Less print, more electronics More tracks More tech in worship Eventual replacement of hymnal Privately owned hymnals Possible end of music & worship publishing Worship More frequent Holy Communion More older and 2nd career pastors More female pastors More non-seminary pastors Shorter ritual & liturgy Less lectionary; more thematic worship More inclusive language for God & people More alternative worship times Music Continuation of hymnal More supplementation of hymnal Less complex lyrics & language Shorter hymns & songs More new songs; fewer historic & traditional songs More global, ethnic, & liturgy Fewer Wesley hymns
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