Increasingly over the past four decades, United Methodist congregations with choirs have included a service of Lessons and Carols among their Advent or Christmas musical celebrations. While the music may be what draws people to the services, what actually drives the vigil form of worship historically is an extended period of listening to the Scriptures.
At Kirkwood United Methodist Church, a summer worship series called “Every Moment Holy” encourages people to find God’s presence in new ways. One Sunday in the series centered on art and the idea that all are created in the image of the Creator.
Pastor Rick Craig combines his favorite hobby and his vocation as a pastor of two churches. Craig, who serves DeLacs and Faith United Methodist churches, has used his photography to make a photo calendar as a fundraiser and to illustrate presentations.
