Word & Table Matter Matters
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Oct 4, 2016 Why there's so much stuff in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side. The significance of ritual and unity in worship, drawing parallels with rituals at a baseball game. Reflecting on the essence of ritual in Christian liturgy and the importance of engaging from the heart.
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First Anglican Experience
- Alex Wilges describes his first experience in an Anglican Church, having grown up Southern Baptist.
- He was overwhelmed by the amount of ritual and activity, from robes and candles to recitations and responses.
Matter Matters
- Father Stephen explains that the richness of Anglican services stems from a belief that humans are body and soul.
- Physical actions and objects are seen as valid expressions of faith, not distractions.
Ritual and Community
- Rituals, like those in an Anglican service or even a baseball game, provide a framework for shared experience.
- They enable collective participation and a sense of community.