Contemporary Documents On Worship Renewal
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General EditorThis era will no doubt be remembered as one where the church most vigorously addressed the renewal of worship. Probably more research and writing centered on liturgy and worship have been produced in the past few decades than during any previous period. Neoorthodox theology within North American mainline Protestantism following World War II led to a renewed interest in Reformation themes. Moreover, the rediscovery of the thinking of Luther, Calvin, Wesley, and others brought about change in...
A Catholic Statement: The Constitution On The Sacred Liturgy Part I
On December 4, 1964, when Pope Paul VI promulgated the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, he spoke of worship as "the first [issue] to be examined and the first, too, in a sense, by reason of its intrinsic value and its importance in the life of the church. " The influence of this, the most important document on worship in the twentieth century, has been felt around the world and in virtually every part of the body of Christ.
A Catholic Statement: The Constitution On The Sacred Liturgy Part Ii
On December 4, 1964, when Pope Paul VI promulgated the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, he spoke of worship as "the first [issue] to be examined and the first, too, in a sense, by reason of its intrinsic value and its importance in the life of the church. "
A Catholic Statement: The Constitution On The Sacred Liturgy Part Iii
On December 4, 1964, when Pope Paul VI promulgated the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, he spoke of worship as "the first [issue] to be examined and the first, too, in a sense, by reason of its intrinsic value and its importance in the life of the church. "
A Protestant Worship Manifesto
This manifesto summarizes the themes of twentieth-century worship renewal and calls the Protestant community to action around twelve themes acceptable to the majority of worship leaders in the mainline Protestant tradition.
A Pentecostal/charismatic Manifesto
The manifesto that follows addresses the worship life of traditional Pentecostal churches and that of charismatic churches in general. It distinguishes between changes basic to renewal and those that are more stylistic. It also focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the Pentecostal and charismatic theology and practice of worship, and urges a reflective, biblical pursuit of worship renewal within this circle of churches. The author expresses a personal view and makes no claim to speak in behalf of Pentecostal or charismatic churches in general.
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