Worship and Sacred Actions Throughout the Year in the Evangelical Free Churches
In its origins, the Evangelical Free Church sharply rejected the 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.