f1anatic Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 A guide to Christmas worship for novice churchgoers For many people, Christmas is the only time they enter a church, and the service can appear unfamiliar. So what can they expect, asks former vicar Mark Vernon EIGHT CHURCHGOING TIPS 1. The numbers on the wall are hymn numbers. Cross-reference to the book in your hand 2. Sit, stand and kneel as others do. It's OK to sit when they kneel 3. Find a seat to one side and a little way back, so you can copy others when unsure 4. Feel free to take communion, though some churches may offer you a blessing 5. At the sharing of the peace, go with the flow. Most churches will at least shake hands 6. Dress smart casual 7. Don't stress if you're late. Sneak in at the back 8. Midnight Mass doesn't necessarily start at midnight. It might begin as early as 8pm. Check church website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8428415.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 5EAT Turkey Clubs Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 9. Please, eat Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 10. Please sip, not swig, the Blood of Christ. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 11. Never leave your prepubescent children alone with your priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05bikemobile Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 12. Don't write a list about YOUR church and call it a guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Who has time for church this time of the year with all of the holiday festivities going on? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 13. Don't use profanities or raise questions during the ceremony. Watching the architecture, mosaic windows or Jesus on the cross is accepted behavior - you can always have the excuse of contemplating the suffering of Jesus or the innocence of his mother then. Some churches even offers ceiling paintings of various biblical events that can be studied and contemplated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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