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Liturgical Worship

A fresh look, how it works, why it matters

Liturgical WorshipWhat role does structured worship play in the life, ministry and mission of today's Church?

Christian churches have widely differing ideas about worship. For some, a liturgical structure goes unquestioned. For others it wouldn't even be considered. In this book Mark Earey shows why a liturgical approach has value for all churches, without assuming that there is only one right way to 'do liturgy'.

Anyone who finds themselves having to plan or lead public worship will value this insightful, readable and informative volume. Nationally respected writer and speaker, Mark Earey, has written this book for lovers and loathers of liturgical worship - and for those who want or need to discover it and the rationale behind it for the first time.

Topics include:

  • the nature of Christian worship;
  • how liturgy works and where it comes from;
  • understanding the Eucharist;
  • how liturgy shapes the imagination.

Written in an accessible style but drawing on the latest scholarship, this book is essential introductory reading for those in training for any form of authorized ministry, lay and ordained, as well as musicians and other worship leaders.

Liturgical worship is the first in a new series aimed at resourcing and enriching those who minister in the local church. Following five years as National Praxis Educational Officer, Mark Earey is Rector of a team of churches in Morley, Leeds. He is the author of several Grove booklets, edits CHP's successful Using Common Worship series and is author of Producing Your Own Orders of Service.

'This excellent introduction brings liturgical worship down to earth so that everyone can understand it and its significance in the life of the Church.'
Canon Professor Paul Bradshaw, Notre Dame University

ISBN - 0 7151 2081 6
RRP - £9.95

Place an order with the Church House Publishing web site.