Title: The Family At Worship About: Jack and Judy Balswick developed the concept of the church as a family of families in their writings. This is an apt description of many churches, especially smaller churches. But regardless of size, church is an extended family. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Lent and Christmas, this issue will explore the ways worship depends upon an understanding of community as the family of God. Not only that, worship also provides the means for deepening relationships within and among families. The restrictions churches face due to Covid-19 means that many pastors and...