Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

Using the unique circumstances and opportunities available to historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square in London, renowned vicar Sam Wells and members of the church staff offer insights about the intersections between liturgy and outreach. Exploring questions of both formal and informal engagement with liturgy, prayer book revision, and practical how-tos for acute congregational needs, urban parishes around the world will find inspiration and resources within these pages. Written by the staff and dedicated lay members of the St. Martin’s community, the book is an invitation to us all to be more inclusive and compassionate when planning worship and other services. Topics of interest include pastoral care for those affected by crime and homelessness, great sacred music, laying-on-of-hands, podcasting/webcasting, and holiday observances that extend love and service to all neighbors across denominations and walks of life.

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Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

Using the unique circumstances and opportunities available to historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square in London, renowned vicar Sam Wells and members of the church staff offer insights about the intersections between liturgy and outreach. Exploring questions of both formal and informal engagement with liturgy, prayer book revision, and practical how-tos for acute congregational needs, urban parishes around the world will find inspiration and resources within these pages. Written by the staff and dedicated lay members of the St. Martin’s community, the book is an invitation to us all to be more inclusive and compassionate when planning worship and other services. Topics of interest include pastoral care for those affected by crime and homelessness, great sacred music, laying-on-of-hands, podcasting/webcasting, and holiday observances that extend love and service to all neighbors across denominations and walks of life.

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Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

by Samuel Wells
Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

Liturgy on the Edge: Pastoral and Attractional Worship

by Samuel Wells

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Using the unique circumstances and opportunities available to historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square in London, renowned vicar Sam Wells and members of the church staff offer insights about the intersections between liturgy and outreach. Exploring questions of both formal and informal engagement with liturgy, prayer book revision, and practical how-tos for acute congregational needs, urban parishes around the world will find inspiration and resources within these pages. Written by the staff and dedicated lay members of the St. Martin’s community, the book is an invitation to us all to be more inclusive and compassionate when planning worship and other services. Topics of interest include pastoral care for those affected by crime and homelessness, great sacred music, laying-on-of-hands, podcasting/webcasting, and holiday observances that extend love and service to all neighbors across denominations and walks of life.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640651579
Publisher: Church Publishing
Publication date: 01/17/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 308 KB

About the Author

Samuel Wells is vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, and the author of many acclaimed books including How Then Shall We Live and What Episcopalians Believe. Prior to returning to the United Kingdom, Wells served as dean of the chapel and research professor of Christian ethics at Duke University.

Table of Contents

About the Contributors ix

Preface xiii

Introduction xv

1 On the Edge of Faith: Outreach Services 1

Introduction 1

Great Sacred Music 2

Start: Stop 7

Sacred Space 11

Prayer for Healing and Laying-on of Hands 17

Informal Eucharist 22

2 On the Edge of Life: Acute Pastoral Services 33

Introduction 33

Those Affected by Homicide 34

Those Affected by Suicide 41

Those who have Died Homeless 46

Those who are Missing 54

Where Love and Sorrow Meet 58

3 On the Edge of the Year: Annual Special Services 66

Introduction 66

Community Carol Service 67

Christmas Crib Service 73

Palm Sunday 91

St Luke's Day 111

Patronal Festival 121

4 On the Edge of the World: Broadcasting 125

Introduction 125

Broadcasting 126

Webcasting 130

Podcasting 133

5 Liturgy on the Edge 138

Introduction 138

How to Welcome 139

How to Confess Sin 141

How to Sing 143

How to Intercede 145

How to Celebrate Gifts 147

How to Give Thanks 150

How to Give Notices 152

How to Send Out 153

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