Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda! The Latin phrase that means “the church reformed, and always reforming” equally applies to our worship practices as we seek to be a church that is relevant in today’s context as we live out God’s grace and unconditional love for all in our words and actions.
“Being creative in worship and introducing new ways of doing things does not mean erasing the old way,” says Lam. “The Lenten reminder is to return to our roots, thereby returning to authenticity as we continually critique our worship practices and examine their consistency with our roots.”
The September 2024 issue of Canada Lutheran takes a look at various ways that worship can be diversified through the lenses of church figures across the ELCIC.