Grieving Hearts in Worship

Grieving Hearts in Worship offers an in-depth opportunity to answer challenging questions concerning a growing disconnect between how we grieve and how we worship God. Through the use of stories, poetry, creative worship services and thought-provoking discussions, Landon shares his unique understanding of the nature of our need for rituals in worship as a beneficial part of our journey towards healing. By exploring major thoughts and writings on grief, he identifies common threads, weaving together a living tapestry that expresses the depth of personal and communal experiences of grief. Reading this contemplative approach to discussing grief and its place in worship will open your eyes to a new way of seeing God's love for the grieving. The book's practical suggestions offer church leaders and members a blend of topics, worship services, and reflection questions that include: ¿ Attitudes About Death and Grief ¿ Annual Remembrance Services ¿ Finding Hope in Brokenness ¿ Anger and Vulnerability in Worship ¿ Rediscovering Joy ¿ Walking the Labyrinth ¿ When A Church Dies