Cover page; About the author; Title page; Imprint; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of contributors; Introduction; Part 1: Curation in The Art World and In Worship; A space for encounter; Making a world; Part 2: Interviews by Jonny Baker; Treating church as a design problem; The rise of the artist-curator; Stumbling into something lovely; Curating in public spaces; Depth a close friend but not a lover; Gifts from the edge of chaos; Digging deep wells; Wonder/ing in the multi-versa; Creating space for innovation; Curating uncluttered spaces; When a true revelation happens you're blown apart.

Atmosphere architecture and participationAppendix: Grace curation practical guidelines; Notes.

'Curation' is a term usually used in the art world for the role of imagining and overseeing an exhibition or art experience. However the word is now being adopted by people in alternative worship, as it affords a very different and inventive way of thinking about how to lead a service or praise event. Rather than simply presiding over liturgy or fronting a band, curation involves negotiating between institutions and artists and making do with what is to hand to create something brilliant. The hope is that moments of epiphany will be experienced as God is invited to be and breathe in the space.

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