Evangelical Free Churches

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

In its origins, the Evangelical Free Church sharply rejected practice of the Christian year as part of the rigid structures of the state church. Congregations today usually recognize Advent, Christmas, and Holy Week in some fashion, but formal adherence to the liturgical calendar remains almost nonexistent. A recent renewal of emphasis on worship in general, however, may bring about new attention to the Christian year.

The Evangelical Free Church of America has historically been very good at...

 

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