Worship around the World

[enfpthatsme]

Hi!
Currently, I'm working on a project for the ministry I work for, we're hosting a retreat themed around "Global Community." The focus is essentially on how, though our brothers and sisters come from different backgrounds, cultures or countries, in Christ we have community, unity and family. Until now, our Sunday worship at this retreat has been very traditionally western. Usually with one or two hymns and one or two contemporary songs, followed by a reading of a prayer or scripture and a message from our chaplain.

We would love to incorporate worship practices from around the world, to get a sense of how our traditions aren't the only ones, or that one outline of corporate worship isn't the only way to do it. I've done some research but would love to hear first hand input. So, if you have knowledge or experience with non-American/Western worship experiences please share! And if you can, cite a place where I can learn more about implementing those practices.

Thanks so much!!

Skimmable version:
Worship coordinator seeking worship traditions/experience from around the world
please share and cite places to learn more

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hi!
Currently, I'm working on a project for the ministry I work for, we're hosting a retreat themed around "Global Community." The focus is essentially on how, though our brothers and sisters come from different backgrounds, cultures or countries, in Christ we have community, unity and family. Until now, our Sunday worship at this retreat has been very traditionally western. Usually with one or two hymns and one or two contemporary songs, followed by a reading of a prayer or scripture and a message from our chaplain.

We would love to incorporate worship practices from around the world, to get a sense of how our traditions aren't the only ones, or that one outline of corporate worship isn't the only way to do it. I've done some research but would love to hear first hand input. So, if you have knowledge or experience with non-American/Western worship experiences please share! And if you can, cite a place where I can learn more about implementing those practices.

Thanks so much!!

Skimmable version:
Worship coordinator seeking worship traditions/experience from around the world
please share and cite places to learn more

Hi; good to see you on the forums; is Canada 'exotic' enough to be included in your survey?

Remember that up here a lot of the hymns will be sung in French.

This is one I have often sung up here.

 

[seashale76]

Divine Liturgy in Greek:

Divine Liturgy in Arabic:

Divine Liturgy in Church Slavonic:

Divine Liturgy in English:

Haha! Seriously though, the divine liturgy in Orthodox Christianity is the same no matter what language it is in.
More info: Divine Liturgy - OrthodoxWiki
https://www.orthodox.net/services/sluzebnic-chrysostom.pdf
LiturgicaMusic.com

 

[Sierra Franklin]

God created us to worship! I love how everyone in some kind of way worships!