alternative worship

A movement rediscovering and reinventing traditional and modern forms of worship. (A fuller definition of alternative worship can be found here.) Further down this page are links to multi-media and creative worship sites, forums and resources.

alternative worship images

For those unaccustomed to what "alternative worship" is, or who are looking for creative ideas for church services and new approaches to worship....

Follow this link to watch an inspiring collection of photos showing alternative worship in action, from around the UK, Germany and Australia. Photos in the film by Steve Colins and Jonny Baker.

alternative worship link sites and forums

Alternative Worship
global portal for alternative worship

Yahoo Alternative Emerging
forum for alternative/emerging worship

worship resources

Fresh Espressions
C of E and methodist creative church resource

Greenbelt
christian arts festival

24/7 prayer
international creative prayer rooms

multi-media resources

God Tube
Like You Tube but with a God slant. Upload and download videos for free.

Interview with God
free flash movies with gentle meditative instrumental music and stunning photographic images.

Deep River
a ministry providing visual resources for Christian worship

online worship, prayer and meditation

Wellsprings meditations
meditations on art and writing

Sacred Space
daily prayer online

Labyrinth
Interactive ritual journey based on the Labyrinth installation

alternative worship visual arts sites

Small Ritual
Steve Collins' personal site - includes photographs, writing and creative thinking on church futures.

Small Fire
Small Fire - a photographic archive of alternative worship.