![]() Others found ways in their own spiritual practices to stay connected to God through profound and personal times of devotion. For some, the time away from the physical church during the COVID-19 pandemic left them feeling isolated, alone, and doubting the existence of Divine power. ![]() Not being able to meet in person influenced many. Some churches succeeded and some failed to even try new things-due to a lack of financial or structural limits.īelievers and non-believers looked for ways to break through the isolation and fear. Worship, pastoral care, preaching, faith formation, and social functions of religious communities had to adapt to the rapid changes. The Church had a pivotal role for some during this time and, for others, the Church seemed to have failed to address the needs precipitated by these changes. The world has shifted in many ways over the past few years. Around the globe, the death counts, have, for the most part, lost the shocking reality of the individual, familial, and societal losses. and we’re not quite certain how things will shift and change in the future. ![]() ![]() The topic of this Special Issue is “Contemporary Worship and Praise: Liturgy, Preaching, and Music in Today’s Church.” We have come through a difficult time during the COVID-19 pandemic. You are invited to participate in an upcoming issue of the journal Religions.
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