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	SO WHY DO WE HAVE BULLETINS? A Brief look at the history of Liturgy


	"So why do we have bulletins in the Presbyterian Church? The Baptists don't! And what's with the hymns and choir and all that? What is that Lectionary thing you talk about sometimes? Why do we say the Creeds? Why don't we have communion every week.. like the Catholics have Mass?" We search for answers by taking a look at how worship has developed since the earliest days of the Church. Here are some notes from our study.. along with links to some of the documents discussed :-) 1) The Principles of Christian Worship 2) Early Christian Worship 3) From the Middle Ages to the Protestant Reformation 4) Calvin and the Reformed tradition 5) From Anglican Prayer Books to Methodist Revival 6) The Liturgical Movement and the Contemporary Challenge 7) Twenty First Century Worship Recommended Reading The Service for the Lord's Day - Westminster Press - ISBN 0-664-24643-5 Not only does this give you the current Presbyterian Liturgy but includes a fine commentary on the history and thoughts behind it alongside excellent suggestions for further reading. The Story of Christian Music - Andrew Wilson-Dickson - Lion Publishing ISBN 0-7459-2142-6 A comprehensive survey of the musical side of the churches musical development that takes you on a journey through music in ancient Israel, Gregorian Chant, Salvation Army Brass Bands, Vaughan Williams, Bach, African Music, and every where in between. Excellent.