This document discusses the integration of art and creativity into church life. It describes the goals of the organization "Kirche kreativ" which aims to help churches incorporate art. Examples are provided of events held in various cities, like jazz worship services in Berlin and art exhibitions in monasteries. The character of "Kirche kreativ" is said to be atmospheric, relational, interactive, seeker-oriented, and draw from different religious traditions in a non-denominational way. Art is seen as playing an important role when done professionally in a variety of styles.

1. Kunst en creativiteit in de
liturgie
„Kirche kreativ“

2. What are we loosing if we
don’t integrate the arts into
church life?

3. What are the preconditions for
“Kunst en creativiteit in de
liturgie”?

4. Context of
“Kirche kreativ”

6. • Goal no 4:
Serving churches, helping them
to integrate art in the church

7. Salzburg: „The Journey“ in an old monastery

11. HISTORY of
“Kirche kreativ”

12. Tob de Bordes

16. Berlin
Jazz Worship
Services in the
Gedächtniskirche

18. CHARACTER of
“Kirche kreativ”

19. • Atmospheric (evening, beautiful building)

20. PARIS

24. • relational, interactive

34. • seeker oriented (topics!)

36. • style not “high-churchy”

39. • Different traditions (interdenominational
approach):
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traditional sermon
modern worship
silent prayer
meditative elements
Prayer walk: intercession/ blessing time

40. • Art: Mainly professional
• different styles (mostly fine arts – not
mainstream)

46. Malmö: Creative Church

51. Role of
the arts