About Gordon F. Stoneburner Expertise I am a Principal/Superintendent at a Faith Lutheran School/Church in
Houston, Texas. I have served as a Director of Christian Education, teacher, and principal in the past. I have a BA in education/theology, and a MA in human services (counseling) from Concordia University, Chicago, IL. I have worked youth and adults in the education/theology field for 25 years.
Question I was passing a Lutheran church that advertised an "alternative worship" beginning soon on Sundays. No one was around and they don't have a website. I was wondering if alternative worship is a standard term for Lutherans and, if so, what does it mean?
Answer Rose:
Traditional worship is based on the church liturgy. It is usually taken from the hymnal.
"Alternative" can mean many things, but usually involves contemporary music instead of hymns. From there, it can include part of the liturgy or no liturgy at all.
