Originally the offering of bread and wine during [[Communion|Eucharist]], later becoming modern version of "offering". Contemplative, though can also music that is more performative in nature. "Special music". The music provided is an offering. For the congregation, it can sometimes feel like background music, but it could also be a representation of the use of their own offerings, providing the church funds to provide such musical offerings. Having said that, it also needs to be engaging for the audience; otherwise, the offering is being done to the detriment of worship. --- %% next:: %%