Creating Change

Music, dance, drama, visual art, writing - what role do the arts play in our spiritual life? Some people believe the arts are essential to their spiritual practice because they bring moments of insight and transformation to their journey.

Creating Change explores the many ways the arts cultivate spiritual depth and transformation. Stories from artists and congregations reveal how the arts breathe new life into prayer, worship, theological reflection, and the work of justice. It looks at how the arts allow us to express our spirituality with an individuality and depth that truly celebrates our connection to God.

Some contributing authors: Diana Butler Bass | Henri J. M. Nouwen | Barbara Brown Taylor | Thomas Merton | Walter Wink | John L. Bell | Linnea Good | Tim Scorer | Jim Strathdee