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October 8, 2014

Screens in Church?

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?

Liturgical Leadership church buildings,  worship

mothers day in church

May 13, 2013

Mothers Day & Church

Mothers Day is not a liturgical holiday, but many congregations tend to treat it like one. After all, it falls on a Sunday. Addressing the Pitfalls of Mothers Day in Church There's a negative side to celebrating Mothers Day in church. Plenty of women don't find their hearts lifted by the sight of … [Read more...] about Mothers Day & Church

Mothers Day church,  love,  Mothers Day,  worship

January 11, 2009

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

Liturgical Leadership Poolesville Presbyterian Church,  Sunday Report,  worship

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