modern vs. traditional

I am a sucker for traditional church services.  i know i dont seem like it, but i really am.

I love hymns.

I love the thought of a hymnal.

I love kneeling and being served communion.

I like choir robes.

I like traditional.

Each Christmas Eve Chad and I go to a super traditional Catholic church for midnight mass. I love it. i look forward to it. it is a change up from what i am used to. i go to a very “modern” and progressive church. We have not only 1, but 2 electric guitars on stage (gasp!), loud music and moving lights…the almost opposite of traditional.

But i think i like the reverence and balance that traditional brings to my church culture.

I am curious…do you prefer “contemporary” style worship or “traditional?” Do you have an opinion that keeps you from either?