Alternative Practice Of The Christian Year In Seekers’ Service/believers’ Worship

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

In endeavoring to reach unchurched seekers, Willow Creek Community Church incorporates into its worship recognition of the holidays of the general calendar followed in society rather than rigidly adhering to the Christian year. Thus the church has sponsored special presentations and outreach efforts in connection with Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July as well as Easter and Christmas.

Since Willow Creek Community Church is nondenominational and only seventeen years old, there are no real...

 

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