Overview of how to think of and Use Technology: A Theology of Technology
Liturgy as Pedagogy
Book of Concord, Augsburg Confession, Section 15, p. 226
Traditions have the purpose of demonstrating and illustrating things for the people.
The book or concord is clear that the idea of Liturgy falls within the category of human traditions, rites and ceremonies. Being written in a context where church rites had become more like magic incantations (i.e. the phrase “Hocus Pocus” literally coming from the Words of Institution in the Latin mass) it makes sense that the reformers had to reorient the church to the true source of our salvation and faith. Liturgy is not what saves people. Only faith in the saving work of Jesus saves people!
Therefore, the core value of liturgy is its ability to teach and bring us into contact with the rhythms of God and creation. We can find deep continuity between the way God created the world and the way liturgy helps to form us toward these truths. Not only that, but it is through the sacraments that we physically encounter the forgiveness and mercy given to us by Jesus.
What this means practically is that liturgy for liturgy’s sake horribly misses the mark of its intended purpose within our community.
but we need to be careful to listen to Paul’s warning to not make a new moon or festival more important that it is
The value of liturgy is in its teaching power
All Technology within the Sanctuary is Peripheral
We can do it without anything if we have to
Even a book or the bathroom are types of technology that not all believers have had access to
Screens within the Sanctuary
the value of a screen is in its teaching power
reliance on tech stack
amount of work to prepare slides
opportunity for new comers
helps young families
helps visually impaired
pairs art with the message and service closer