Preparing July 4th Worship
Thanks to Illustrated Ministry founder, Adam, for sharing both the thinking behind the materials and the actual resources to Prepare 4th of July Worship.
Adam was part of the Wisconsin Council of Churches webinar on Preparing July 4th Worship: Resources to Resist Christian Nationalism.
In a follow-up letter, Adam writes, ‘We are not allowed the privilege of not addressing the white Christian nationalism that has taken hold of our nation the Capitol, and the White House’.
- Here’s Adam’s full letter.
- [Sorry for the clunky formatting…]
- Here is the webinar: Preparing July 4th Worship: Resources to Resist Christian Nationalism.
- Here are the Wisconsin Council of Churches’ Preparing July 4th Worship Resources to Resist Christian Nationalism.
- They are extremely helpful and useful.
- Here is Illustrated Ministry’s Fourth of July Pastoral Care Package.
On IM’s download page, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke (UCC), writes, ‘The struggle of how to faithfully meet this moment is shared by your colleagues. You may be worried that saying anything at all will inspire someone to skewer your ministry with the same flag pole they insist belongs in the sanctuary. Many of us are exhausted from years of working to either keep those in our care from confusing partisan politics with Christian identity or to make sure that they hold fast in their defense of democracy and freedom of conscience. Whatever scenario best describes you, how that you are not alone.’
You are not alone.
If I can support you with listening, ideating, or collaborating, please let me know. The above lists are chock full of helpful tips, important references and reasons, and specific suggestions, commentaries, and examples.
Blessings as you prepare.
