Creativity in Liturgy - guest Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith

After a long hiatus, Many Windows returns with a wonderful guest, Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith! I am grateful to start season 5 with a rich conversation on creativity and performance in liturgy.Resources mentioned in the episode:Taylor, D. (2015). Performance. Duke University Press Books.Marshall, Lorna. (2001). The Body Speaks. St. Marten’s Griffin.Stephenson, Barry. (2015). Ritual: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.Concannon, H. & Palm, A. (2024). Blessing It All: Rituals for Transition and Transformation. Skinner House Press.Stringer, Kafi, and Teague (2025.) Imani Rituals: Nurturing African Spiritual Heritage. Skinner House Press.Articles by Josette FéralFéral, J. (1982). Performance and Theatricality: The Subject Demystified (T. Lyons, Trans.). Modern Drama, 25(1), 170–181. https://doi.org/10.1353/mdr.1982.0036Féral, J. (2002). Theatricality: The Specificity of Theatrical Language (R. P. Bermingham, Trans.). SubStance, 31(2/3), 94. https://doi.org/10.2307/3685480_________The Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith can be found at www.adamrobersmith.comThe Universalist Church of West Hartford, CT: https://www.westhartforduu.org_________Thank you for listening. Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry is a production of Meadville Lombard Theological School. Theme music is “Destination” by Justhea. This episode is produced by Jules Taylor.(Justhea: spoti.fi/2NycVfd and apple.co/3u51z2V)