At the dawn of this new century, we are more aware than ever before of the suffering of the whole world and of great gifts of healing and joy that human beings have been given. Then let our worship be open to the whole range of human experience. Bring joy, gratitude, lamentation, sorrow, sheer delight, hope, and great compassion to worship. God looks upon the human heart in all its ranges, knowing the whole human family more deeply than we know ourselves. Christian worship forms us in, and gives us expression to, matters of justice and responsibility for our neighbors.
Worship is both priestly and prophetic.
To worship in the new century in spirit and in truth, we must offer hospitality to the stranger and the outsider. As we worship, so we will become. In this new century, we are called to be strong, loving, and wise in both liturgy and service of neighbor. So let new songs and poetry, new forms of movement and gesture connect us with all whom the creating, redeeming God of our faith loves. The vitality and integrity of our worship leads to our truthful witness to the world in deed and word.