How often do we struggle to include all of our worshiping community? It is why we have traditionally scheduled in 8 AM and later service, one with music and one without. In many places there are also efforts to include families with small children in their own service — one which provides the sense of freedom for movement and conversation.
EPISCOPAL CAFE ARTICLE — “WORSHIP FOR THE WIGGLY”
Some of my favorite times of worship are on high holy days, when we are all put together in one large service. Often we hear — “we didn’t realize there were so many children in this parish!”. It is a good thing to realize this — experiencing the whole family can be quite inspiring.
But inspiration comes in many ways. A variety of services meets the need to be a welcoming community. The article above shares such a service. May it be inspiration for your own liturgical planning!
Carrie's Bench 