Liturgy on the edge of community在社区边缘的礼仪.pdfVIP

LITURGY ON THE EDGE OF COMMUNITY Prof JS Masango Prof HJC Pieterse Dept of Practical Theology University of Pretoria Pretoria ABSTRACT In this article we present two perspectives of the relationship between liturgy and the needs of the society as the church seeks to live out her faith. The one perspective is from the white Dutch Reformed Church, while the other is from the predominantly black Presbyterian Church. The main struggle of their faith is lived within a Western and an African culture. Some of the struggles are common, while others are different because of their background. We propose co-operative pro- jects that are already running in some areas between the white Dutch Reformed Church and the Uniting Reformed Church. That can be broadened by ecumenical co-operation between churches in order to address the problem. 1 INTRODUCTION In this paper we are going to present two perspectives as viewed from the white church and the predominantly black church on the role of the movement of Christian service from the celebration in the worship service on Sunday into society where we have a mission of care and service to people in dire distress. We are looking at our di- aconal-missionary service to people suffering from AIDS, poverty, joblessness, violence and despondency. Prof Pieterse will analyse the spiritual situation of the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (Dutc