Each week, following the homily, there's a time of Open Space, where we invite quiet and contemplation to respond to the Word with all of our five senses: making art, writing prayers, reading poetry and other spiritual practices. Music is an integral part of worship at SWM and you'll hear a mixture of traditional hymns with African American spirituals and improvisation. As our voices speak individually and collectively, you'll find that the emphasis is less about perfection and more about communing together with God and one another.