- Are there aspects of worship that frequently move you to a sense of divine presence? Does the word more often, come alive for you through music, prayer, preaching, silence, or sacrament?
- Music expresses an intuitive, sensory, and effective side of our being. What is the role of sacred music in your worship experience? What are some of your favorite hymns and songs?
- Out of the crucible of African-American slavery came the rich tradition of “spirituals” that speak of the unquenchable faith enabling people to not only endure but transcend pain with praise. What are your favorite spirituals? Take a look in the index of several recent hymnals to see what spirituals are included. Are you surprised at how many of our most popular hymns are spirituals?