Many find it surprising that worship at LUC is traditional, with a set liturgy. We worship in this way for two reasons: first, to connect ourselves tangibly with Christian tradition. We pray prayers that people use around the world, and have used for 2000 years. We generally read and explore the same readings as the majority of Christian churches all over the world would do that particular Sunday. When we use a set liturgy, we name that we are part of a much larger body of Christ, that exists through time and space.
Secondly, our set liturgy is one of the key ways we teach this community, predominantly of young adults, about discipleship. The words we use are really tools for formation as radical disciples of Jesus. The songs we sing are intentionally chosen to teach solid Trinitarian grace-filled theology.
