when christians worship according to a setpattern on a regular basis, e.g a sunday. there will be set prayers and readings, led by the priest or minister, often using the Book of Common prayer. catholics and anglicans often follow liturgical worship patterns. they attend holy communion/eucharist on sunday.
what is non-liturgical worship?
less formal than liturgical worship, as it does not follow a set pattern and can involve more unscripted or improvised forms of worship. methodists have more non-liturgical worship patterns.
what is informal worship?
some christians prefer spontaneity in their style of worship, having no fixed nature. charismatic worship is an informal worship often held by pentecostal churches. it may involve clapping, dancing and music. may involve speaking in tongues.
what is private worship?
spending time alone considering one's faith or connecting to God, it can involve reading the Bible, praying, meditating on God.
what does it mean to have no set pattern of worship?
quaker christians follow no set pattern of worship or services. instead, they attend 'meetings' where followers sit in silence. there is no minister or leader- anybody can decide to speak or read.
