„Die Zukunft des Gottesdienstes ist agendarisch“

Zum Sinn und zur Funktion von Agenden in der Kirche

Abstract

This paper explores the theological, liturgical, and institutional significance of the "Agende" (liturgical agenda) within the framework of Protestant worship. The Agende is presented not merely as a printed manual, but as a complex, intersubjectively mediated medium of liturgical practice, characterized by its normative structure, general applicability, and transferability across diverse contexts. The text examines the Agende’s reference dimensions – including church organization, contemporary worship culture, theological education, and ecclesial leadership – from which it derives its core functions: enabling, identity formation, quality assurance, preservation, relief, and protection. The author argues that agendaric worship should not be dismissed as outdated but recognized as a theologically grounded and liturgically proven form of ecclesial expression with continued relevance for the future of the church.