Saturday, October 08, 2005
MORE TAIZE
wilsondaily.com, a North Carolina publication called The Wilson Daily Times, offers Taize chants as part of the alternative worship service at First Christian Church.
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And from another website:
This annotated Bibliography represents titles which I have found most useful in providing a foundation for designing rituals, integrating feminist process, feminist theology, folk traditions and women's spirituality. It is based on the emerging christian feminist tradition. With few exceptions, most are readily available : either in public libraries or bookstores.
What do they include? The following among other items:
Equal Rites : Lesbian and Gay Worship, Ceremonies, and Celebrations. Ed., Kittredge Cherry, and Zalmon Sherwood. Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, 1995. ~ A wonderful collection from various gay and lesbian contributors (primarily MCC). Noteworthy : Coming-out liturgy; Celebration of the Feminine Divine [Baptism liturgy]; AIDS healing services; house blessing; blessing of animals ; Yom haShoah liturgy which includes recognition that homosexuals were victims of the Holocaust; Holy Union / Commitment ceremonies; a Taize-style service. This is not a source just for lesbians and gays, but for us all. It is testimony to the power of contemporary rituals.
Look at the rest of the stuff linked at that website! Anyone out there wondering just how much inclusiveness is a bit too much about now?
