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There is no official policy regarding the practice of applause during Lutheran worship. It is, however traditionally viewed as inappropriate during the liturgy. The musical offerings and other parts of worship are not to be viewed as "entertainment" for an "audience." Those who offer their talents to worship, with insturmentation or singing, aide worship on behalf of the congregation. For this reason, worship assistants, acolytes and musicians often wear robes. The robe cloaks the individual and signifies the role or office and discourages celebration of the individual. Also, traditionally, the choir loft is behind the congregation, facing the altar. This is intended to prevent the performer/audience mentality and encourage all of the aspects of worship to be directed towards God. Those who defend the very contemporary, nontraditional practice of applause during worship often say that it is a gesture of appreciation to the musician, speaker or worship assistant. This is commonly challenged as inappropriate and distracting within the context of the liturgy by Lutheran worship leaders and theologians.
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How do you go to confession in the Lutheran church?
Confession is incorporated into the normal church service in the Lutheran church.
What time does worship start at the Gwinn MI Lutheran Church?
3 a.m
What has the author Philip H Pfatteicher written?
Philip H. Pfatteicher has written: 'Commentary on the Lutheran Book of Worship:Lutheran Liturgy in its Ecumenical Context' 'Liturgical spirituality' -- subject(s): Liturgics, Spirituality 'The Lesser Festivals' 'Manual on the liturgy' -- subject(s): Liturgy, Lutheran Church, Lutheran book of worship 'Commentary on the Lutheran book of worship' -- subject(s): Liturgy, Lutheran Church, Lutheran book of worship 'A dictionary of liturgical terms' -- subject(s): Liturgics, Dictionaries 'Praying with the church' -- subject(s): Prayer, Divine office, Christianity
How long is a Lutheran Church service?
About an hour for an 'ordinary' worship service, but it may be fifteen minutes to half an hour longer or more for special occasions such as when the sacrament of the Holy Communion is celebrated, or the ordination of a Pastor, or at Christmas etc.
Where is the Lutheran Catholic Church located?
There is a Lutheran Church and a Catholic Church but no Lutheran Catholic Church.
What has the author Friedrich Kalb written?
Friedrich Kalb has written: 'Theology of worship in 17th-century Lutheranism' -- subject(s): History, Lutheran Church, Worship
Is it acceptable to applaud in a Presbyterian church?
The use and acceptability of applause is left to the discretion of the individual congregation and its Session and/or Worship Committee. Traditionally, applause has been considered inappropriate in worship services, because the purpose of worship is not entertainment of the congregation. Musicians, soloists and other artists offer their skills as "worship leaders," encouraging and inspiring the congregation to worship God. Applause tends to direct attention and praise toward the performers instead of directing that focus toward God whom Presbyterians honor as the Source of all such gifts.
What has the author Walter Sundberg written?
Walter Sundberg has written: 'Worship as repentance' -- subject- s -: Liturgy, History of doctrines, Liturgics, Lutheran Church, Public worship
What church did Bach write his cantatas for?
lutheran church
When was St George's German Lutheran Church created?
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church was created in 1891.
The central service of worship in the Roman Catholic Church and in some other churches?
The Mass is the primary service of worship in the Catholic Church as well as some other sects of Christianity.
What is the denomination of the Lutheran Church in Battle Ground WA?
Well, It is a Lutheran Church, so the denomination is Lutheran.
