The terms “consumerism” and “consumer culture” are belabored ones. Those who use them to condemn society are often hypocritically living in their cultural reality. Most Americans with a social security number are likely taking part in consumer culture. Those who regularly enjoy any mass-produced products are likely partaking in a form of consumerism. So, instead of trying to condemn consumer culture from afar, its essential to recognize it as a reality of our time in western society and explore how liturgical art can best serve those of us who live in it. As worship leaders seek to serve a culture that is heavily focused on consumption, a counterculture of mutual edification must be cultivated.

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