Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson: Worship As Family Dinner

When do you feel most connected to God in worship? And if you could nix any part of worship, what would it be?

These are questions Kelsey posed to her community on social media, and the responses were wild! An overwhelming majority of folks wanted to get rid of Passing the Peace (a time of walking around & greeting one another saying, "Peace be with you"). The things people loved the most? You'll have to listen to find out!

Join Pastors Kelly and Kelsey as they sit down to talk about the results, and Pastor Kelly's theory as to how we can simplify worship and embrace it like a regular family dinner - nothing too spectacular, but meaningful nonetheless.

About Pastor Kelly
The Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson is an experienced educator, youth minister, and ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As the Manager of Church and Community Engagement for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Pastor Kelly is passionate about sharing God’s healing, justice, and wholeness with everyone she meets. She first learned about Lutheran Social Services from a nationwide perspective after becoming a licensed foster parent in Michigan, and since then she has been connected to this work in multiple states. When she’s not visiting churches, she’s traveling for fun—often with her husband in an electric car, bicycle, or motorcycle—to try new food or visit their nieces and nephews. At home, she enjoys relaxing with their rescue cats.

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