Worship

• Liturgical worship


  -a church service that follows a set pattern of prayers/readings

  -christians can feel connected to other worshippers as they participate together
• Non-liturgical worship


  -has less of a structure and elements can be tailored to different services

  -prayers can be the service leader’s own words instead of written in a book
• Informal worship


  -focuses on the adoration of God and not always in church

  -music is used, they believe the holy spirit is present to let them carry out God’s wishes
• Informal worship:Evangelical


  they usually clap and shout as they worship God with their whole body
• Informal worship:Quakers


  they hold meetings in meeting houses and have no set hymns, prayers or sermons as they believe everyone is equal
• Private worship


  -informal and can take place at home but can be liturgical or non-liturgical

  -helps people feel closer to God