Best Practice in Worship Focus Use

The use of the worship focus can be very important. We know that historically crosses, crucifixes, icons and other objects have been used to direct the attention of congregations and educate them - and consider the triptychs of mediaeval religious art. And in Beaker tradition we find it important that people know the right way to look. Freed as I now am, dear Readers, from the task of eavesdropping on the Beaker People, I have been able to do some serious research into the way in which different traditions can enable people to focus during worship.

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In this first example, there is no argument about who is the focus of the congregation's attention. Apart from A and B, who are left over from my researches into worship furniture arrangements.

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In this second example, the preacher has been given a better sense of priorities.

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If the example below fits in with your beliefs - where else could you possibly focus?

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Here, all extraneous objects of interest have been removed, enabling the congregation to put its attention, under divine guidance, where it is most important.

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A typical Beaker arrangement - in a circle so we all get the sense of sharing. A and B really should get a room. While "ADE", whoever that is, is quite annoyed about the attention being paid to K (Kylie, or, as it may be, Kayleigh). Likewise, D is wondering what C finds so interesting in E.

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A perfect Beaker worship setting. All eyes are on the triad of tea lights - soothing the spirits and elevating their souls.