I’ve been thinking about this some recently. The normal model of churches in America is: Announcements/Intro, Sing, Sermon. Of course there are little variations, but that is pretty much it. The focal point of church gatherings since that reformation has been the sermon. Before the reformation, and in catholic gatherings the focal point was/is communion. I’ve been thinking that I like the idea of communion being the focal point better than I like the sermon being it.
We have been moving towards a monastic style of worship that includes written prayers, eating together, responsive/group readings, sacred reading(lectio divina), canticles/chants, communion and similar type things. As we experiment more I’ll share some of what we learn here.
wow
im so glad i have someone to enjoy these experiences with.