In the spirit of Whole Life Worship and in light of current elections, we thought it was worth hearing some wisdom from Andy Flannagan on a healthy relationship between worship and politics. Andy is Exective Director of Christians in Politics and a highly experienced worship leader and songwriter.

In this short interview he tells stories of leading worship in political contexts, and encourages us to be prophetic as well as pastoral in how we create and lead worship.

Below are some links that Andy mentions, and resources for leading gathered worship which engage with political issues, especially during elections.

 

Usable Resources

A collection of resources from the Bible Society and Andy Flannagan, including a prayer to use in church.

Christian's In Politics' main election video:

Christian's In Politics' Sunday Morning Pack

We Seek Your Kingdom resources from LICC

Hymn "Lord We Bring To You Our Nation"

More songs on Whole Life Worship themes.

Improvised music at the 2022 UK National Prayer Breakfast featuring Lucy Clasper

A "Collect" prayer for the Election from Church Society