God In Our Worship

Send us Fan MailWhat are we actually doing when we worship?Why do Episcopalians follow a liturgy? What is the purpose of the Eucharist? Why do we say the Nicene Creed, pass the peace, and gather around the table week after week?In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam explore how worship shapes us, forms us, and draws us deeper into relationship with God. Together they unpack the journey of Episcopal worship—from the opening procession to being sent back out into the world—and how every part of the liturgy is designed to renew, heal, and transform us.They also discuss:What liturgy is and why it mattersHow worship helps us move beyond ourselves and toward GodThe connection between the Trinity and our worship practicesThe purpose of the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, confession, and the peaceThe rich theology found in the Episcopal Church's Eucharistic prayersWhy the Eucharist is central to Christian life and faithThe mystery of Christ's real presence in Holy CommunionHow gathering around the table shapes us into the Body of ChristWhether you're new to liturgical worship, a lifelong Episcopalian, or simply curious about how worship forms faith, this conversation offers an invitation to see Sunday worship with fresh eyes.Send us your questions and join the conversation as we continue learning how to speak of faith together.AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, some of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.