The table is a powerful place for building community, but can also be where families separate themselves from other families, where divisions of race and culture are most visible. The church is not exempt from such divisions, and battle lines are often drawn today over issues related to culture and worship. These articles explore the multicultural challenges facing the contemporary church about worship and include discussions of cultural perspectives, liturgical elements, youth and worship, and theological fidelity amidst differing cultural traditions. Westminster John Knox Press.