Visual images are powerful. We are surrounded by images used to influence our behavior as consumers. What is the role of the church in using images? I wrote an article for Reformed Worship about using visuals in church. I see the connection between computer icons and iconography. I've also blogged … [Read more...] about Screens in Church?
Mother’s Day & Church
Mother's Day is not a liturgical holiday in my tradition, but many congregations tend to treat it like one. After all, it falls on a Sunday. There are two ways to look at connecting Mother's Day and church. We'll start with the positive spin. These churches hand out flowers and the Children's Choir … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day & Church
Using Visuals in Church: Stained Glass of the Day
You know you've had a successful vacation when you're honestly glad to be back at work. I felt very fortunate to step into the pulpit today and say Welcome to worship. I'm really paying attention to how I use images in church, so let me record what I did. Lately I'm working with the idea of an … [Read more...] about Using Visuals in Church: Stained Glass of the Day