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Visitors are warmly welcome to attend our Sunday services. Registration is no longer required for the main services. However pre-registration for children’s activities remains essential and will be available via the button below from Thursday each week for the following Sunday.If you’d like a special service, your church offers a warm welcome, friendship, advice and prayer beforehand, on the big day and all the years afterwards.

Marrying in church is personal, meaningful and spiritual just as you want it to be. Churches are special and unique places to get married in – the prayers, promises and the whole service of celebration become part of your marriage, on the day itself and beyond.Anyone can get in touch with a church to find about having their child christened. During a christening your child will be baptized with water. It’s the start of an amazing journey of faith for your child and a special day for all your friends and family. The vicar of each church can approve up to five people to edit a church’s profile. You only need an account on this site if you’re responsible for editing a church’s profile. Find out more. Church buildings are open and there are still thousands of locally streamed services and events taking place. Use the search box above to find online or onsite options. Each entry has contact details if you’d like to ask what coronavirus precautions a church has in place.A church will always be there to help you through one of life’s most difficult times. A Church of England-led funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed.

If you are traveling or attending a new church, it can be difficult to find Mass times or church contact information within a specific area. With our smart geolocation service you will automatically find churches near your current location. Leave the hard work to us and get to Mass on time!CatholicMassTime.org provides easy access to Mass schedules, church locations, parish contact information and more. Our mission is to connect Catholics with church information across the country, in every state within the USA. We hope our service will help you and your family more easily find Mass times while traveling or at home.CatholicMassTime.org would not be possible without the help of so many volunteers. Parish staff, dioceses and many website visitors share updates every hour of the day, making CatholicMassTime.org one of the most accurate Catholic Mass databases in the world. All volunteers are welcome to participate in sharing updates to a church listing. We want to thank you so much for your continued support!

Sunday, the first day of the week. It is regarded by most Christians as the Lord’s Day, or the weekly memorial of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection from the dead. The practice of Christians gathering together for worship on Sunday dates back to apostolic times, but details of the actual development of the custom are not clear. Verse 10 of the first chapter of the Revelation to John (mid-1st century ad) mentions the “Lord’s Day”; this was subsequently interpreted by most commentators as a reference to Sunday. St. Justin Martyr (c. 100–c. 165), philosopher and defender of the Christian faith, in his writings described the Christians gathered together for worship on the Lord’s Day: the Gospels or the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) was read, the presiding minister preached a sermon, and the group prayed together and celebrated the Lord’s Supper.The Roman emperor Constantine I (died 337), a convert to Christianity, introduced the first civil legislation concerning Sunday in 321, when he decreed that all work should cease on that day, except that farmers could work if necessary. That law, aimed at providing time for worship, was followed later in the same century and in subsequent centuries by further restrictions on Sunday activities. See also Sabbatarianism; week. 4. Home study approaches are often less attended than corporate services. Some leaders have looked to meet the needs listed above by having home study cell groups on Sunday evenings. The statistics I’ve read show that long-term home study groups are less attended than scheduled services. 10. Revival has not come to a country with less emphasis on gathering for the preaching of the Word and prayer. I long and pray for revival in America. But history doesn’t indicate that it will begin in churches that have given in to the lack of fervor of Laodicean-like Christians who are comfortable with token Christianity. It doesn’t come to people who say, “I’m fine and in need of nothing,” but to those who hunger for God and are desperate for His reviving.6. Sunday evening is a unique preaching time tailored for Christians. While morning services tend to have a gospel-preaching emphasis, Sunday evening messages allow greater freedom for strong preaching, concentrated toward people who, by their very presence, have indicated greater commitment to the Lord and a hunger for His Word.I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:—Revelation 3:15–­17

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.—Acts 20:7Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.—Hebrews 10:25

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.—Acts 14:27As I considered the 5 percent statistic, contrasted with how the Lord has used the Sunday evening services at Lancaster Baptist Church, I jotted down ten reasons I believe Sunday evening services are needful. Most of these have strong scriptural support, while a few are matters of practicality.

Several pastors have asked permission to reprint this post as a bulletin insert. Click here to download a laid out copy of this article, and feel free to print with permission. 9. Having another service time allows for practices and meetings. Admittedly, this is a matter of practicality, but I see it as a needful matter of practicality. Our church choir practices before services on Sunday evenings, and our orchestra practices after church on Wednesday evenings. Other ministries of the church are able to have quick meetings or training sessions at a time when everyone is already coming to church. 7. Sunday evening allows for a full “family-style” gathering as a congregation. Gathering at church is not solely for the purpose of preaching; it is also for the purpose of relationships with a church family. The church is a flock—a group—and we need collective time together. Churches with a strong ministry emphasis in the morning services have people spread out helping in children’s classes, bus routes, and various ministries on Sunday mornings. Sunday evening is like the “family dinner” in a home. It allows a church family to all gather at once for mutual edification and encouragement. (In churches, such as ours, with two Sunday morning services, the Sunday evening services are especially needful in building continuity as a congregation.)

Considering our need for personal growth, the value Christ placed on the church, the price He paid for it, and the commands of Scripture regarding the local church, I believe Dr. Lee Roberson had it right when he suggested Christians need “three to thrive.”

1. People lack knowledge of God’s way. If church attendance were merely a “good Christian activity” to check off a list, one sixty-minute service a week may do the trick. But it isn’t. It is a time to hear the preached Word of God (which has been labored over in careful study) to apply it to our lives. One service a week isn’t much to counter the competing influences of the world’s ways that most Christians encounter throughout the week.5. There is a cost to discipleship. One of the most prevalent—and concerning—reasons churches drop Sunday evening services is for lack of interest. Too many people, they say, are not interested in the added time commitment of Sunday evening services. To me, this indicates a need for Sunday evening services. Committed disciples have never based their decisions related to spiritual growth on convenience.

3. We are commanded to assemble and to exhort one another “so much the more.” The practice of first-century Christians as well as the admonitions of Scripture direct us to more church attendance, not less. The growing hostility of our world toward Christ and Christianity increases our need to gather around God’s Word with God’s people.

Personally, I love Sunday evening services, and I know many in our church family do as well. But I believe this service is needful for more reasons than personal tastes. (Not that a personal taste for church would be a bad reason!)2. People lack knowledge of God’s Word and relationship with its Author. Many Christians are biblically illiterate. And in my observation, the percentage of those who are ignorant of God’s Word is much higher among those who only attend church on Sunday mornings.

Our church family times combine singing, sharing and prayer. We come together at 5pm to lift up our praise to God in song, generally singing a blend of traditional and contemporary music for fifteen minutes. After one of our pastors leads us in a brief prayer, we hear announcements and share matters for prayer from both our corporate and individual lives, including things like evangelistic efforts, special needs, and birth and wedding announcements. We then lift up our petitions and praises to God. Many churches have lists of programs to help you connect with others in the congregation. You won’t find much of that here. Instead, we are an unapologetically relationship-driven church. If you ask “how do I get involved,” we won’t point you to programs but people. In the links to the right, you’ll find the main ways that we encourage newcomers to connect with the people of CHBC, as we seek to live out the relational model of the New Testament church. Once we’ve prayed together, a leader in the church gives a brief devotional on a biblical text relating to the morning’s message. This passage is found in the Testament opposite that preached in the morning service. These talks are weighted toward application in the life of the believer and the church. The service concludes by singing a hymn and reflecting on God’s Word. Fellowship usually follows as members take yet another time to talk and enjoy each other’s company.In addition to our morning services at 9:45 AM, we’ll have evening worship services on selected Sundays at 6:00 PM. Join us in the Sanctuary or via Livestream or YouTube.

Visitors often wonder if children are invited to receive Communion. The answer is most definitely yes! If you want more information about this practice, please do not hesitate to ask the priest. There are also classes for parents and children to learn more about communion.At Communion, in non-pandemic times, you have a choice of drinking from the chalice of wine or receiving by intinction—the bread dipped into the wine. Please consult the service leaflet for further details. You may also request to receive a gluten-free wafer if you are gluten-intolerant. If you choose not to receive Communion, you may either remain in your seat or you may come forward, place your arms across your chest, and receive a blessing. Upon receiving the bread and the wine, the server will say something (usually, “The Body of Christ, the Bread of Heaven” and “The Blood of Christ, the Cup of Salvation”) and the recipient responds with “Amen.”All may receive Communion. We believe that by receiving the body and blood of Christ, one is expressing the desire to be remembered and fed the Body of Christ so that we then go back out ready to feed others by what we say and do.

When you visit St. John’s for the first time, you will be given a leaflet containing an order of service. The service will include prayers by the clergy and members of the congregation, readings from scripture, a sermon, prayers for the church and for the world, a confession of our failures in our relationships with God and our fellow human beings (it’s a general statement—don’t worry, we won’t single you out for your individual failings!), a reassurance by the clergy of God’s forgiveness, the passing of the peace (handshakes and hugs in non-pandemic times) between members of the congregation, an offering of gifts for the mission of the church, the blessing and receiving of Holy Communion, a blessing over the congregation, and a dismissal. At the 10 a.m. service, there will be music throughout the liturgy, and in non-pandemic times, all are invited to join in the singing of congregational hymns. You can’t make a difference in this world without being passionate. The Holy Spirit came to fill us with the love, power, and passion of God so that we can go and make an impact on our generation. We want to be a Church where you not only receive knowledge ABOUT God, but where you can encounter Him personally and intimately. Just like last year, we are organizing our ‘A day in the field’ summer event for the entire River Family! There will be plenty to do for young and old with various food options.

3. Parking with P+R discount: If you still go to the center area after the service, you may be eligible for the P+R rate of €1 per day. Click on the button below for all the rules regarding P+R After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, they were hired as full-time staff at the River at Tampa Bay Church and Revival Ministries International. In 2013, they were ordained through Revival Ministries International Ministerial Association for the work the Lord has called them to do in the Netherlands. Since then they have been leading the River Church Amsterdam. There’s a lot of work to do; in the church in Amsterdam, Bibleschool, evangelism and more. Too big for one man or woman to accomplish alone. That’s why we work hard to see leaders raised up in their full, God-given potential so they can take their place and make a difference in this world.

The RAI has its ‘own’ train station, Amsterdam RAI. This station is a small distance away from the RAI complex and is easily accessible by train from all over the country.Mission Amsterdam is an 8-day Summer School of impartation and activation that will empower YOU to most effectively reach the world for Jesus Christ and see souls saved.

Our services consist of anointed worship, an uncompromised message from the Word of God, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Services that will impact your life!We suggest using TransferWise for sending international donations. It’s a very quick, safe, and cost-effective way of transferring money internationally. You will find the link below.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the River Amsterdam Church. Click on the link below to fill in the form and become a part of the River Family!

1. Buy a parking ticket online with a discount [recommended]: You can buy a parking ticket with a discount by clicking the button below (for a total of €15.50 for the whole day). This must be purchased in advance and cannot be done at the location. Only select the relevant Sunday in the date field on which you want to park. It is then possible to purchase the parking ticket.’

Pastors Ben and Jacky Kroeske came to the Netherlands in 2013 with the vision for the Church burning in their hearts! Ben, as native Dutch, and Jacky, from Puerto Rico, met each other while attending the River Bible Institute in Tampa, Florida.On June 1 we will start again with a new round of our Basics Class. These are 6 Thursdays until July 6th where you learn everything about the foundations in your walk with God! Sign up via the button below.Millions of people are far from God. We want to reach them so they can be close to God by sharing the Good News through every possible avenue. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, and as a Church, it’s our joy and privilege to continue that mission today!

We believe that when we put God first place in our lives, He will not only change our lives, but also our city and our nation! Click here to see a short video about Who We Are.

Do you want to follow the call of God on your life en do you want to become more stronger in your relationship with Him? RBI Netherlands is the place for you!Every Sunday we hold church services in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon at 12:30 and Sunday evening at 18:00. You are very welcome to visit us in one of these services! The services at 12:30 are in Dutch, and the services at 18:00 are in English.

When you notice your brain shifting to work on Sunday afternoon or evening, immediately push those thoughts from your head. Tell yourself that Monday will be here soon enough and you can deal with your work-related issues then.For some people, Sunday Scaries occur because they have a lot to do during the week but are unsure how they’ll get it all done. This is where weekly planning comes in handy. By creating an outline of how you’ll tackle your to-do list, your brain is able to relax. One survey found that 8 in 10 professionals have the Sunday Scaries, with younger generations experiencing them more, affecting 94% of Gen Z and 91% of millennials compared to 72% of Gen X and 69% of baby boomers. Along with having anxiety on Sunday nights, someone with the Sunday Scaries might notice other symptoms as well. Symptoms of Sunday anxiety can range from increased sweating, upset stomach, headache, and trouble sleeping to more severe manifestations such as depression or even a heart attack.While staying busy during the week can help you get things done, if your weekdays are too full, it can lead to Sunday anxiety. You know that you’re about to face non-stop activities and your brain starts to gear up for it.

Workplace bullying is associated with higher levels of anxiety. When you know that someone is going to mistreat you or push you around when you return to work on Monday, it is only natural to experience anxiety on Sunday nights.

This might be a good time to meet up with friends and have a few laughs, finishing your weekend on a high note instead of wrestling with Sunday anxiety. You might also look for fun events in your area or take a Sunday night class.If you’d rather be at home, spend your Sunday nights engaged in a hobby you enjoy. One hobby good for relieving stress is drawing. If you enjoy woodworking, writing, gardening, or something else, you can do that instead.

Depner CM, Melanson EL, Eckel RH, et al. Ad libitum weekend recovery sleep fails to prevent metabolic dysregulation during a repeating pattern of insufficient sleep and weekend recovery sleep. Curr Biol. 2019;29(6):957-967. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2019.01.069Kristen Fuller is a physician, a successful clinical mental health writer, and author. She specializes in addiction, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief and therapist Amy Morin, LCSW, this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, featuring business expert Heather Monahan, shares how to survive a toxic workplace. Click below to listen now.

When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.Unless you absolutely cannot turn off your workplace notifications, such as if you are on call, put them on mute every Friday when you leave work. This can prevent them from interrupting your time off, reducing your Sunday anxiety in the process.

Toussaint L, Nguye QA, Roettger C, et al. Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery in promoting psychological and physiological states of relaxation. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021;2021:5924040. doi:10.1155/2021/5924040Sometimes, all you need is a little distraction to keep your mind from wandering to work before you actually have to punch back in. Instead of spending your Sunday evenings doing nothing (or mindlessly watching TV), plan something that will keep your brain engrossed enough that work cannot enter in.

If you work from home, separating your personal and professional life may be more difficult. It can help to create a designated workspace for when you are “on the job.” Not going into this space on Sunday keeps your mind off work, also relieving your Sunday anxiety.While these feelings generally begin to appear later in the day, someone with higher levels of anxiety may start to experience them earlier, even upon waking. One way to combat this is to give yourself a little breathing room in your weekly schedule. Leave some open time between meetings or other obligations so you don’t feel as rushed. Also, block out a few nights each week where you don’t schedule anything, giving your body and mind time to recharge. This is why it’s important to make sleep a priority all week long. You can do this by creating healthy sleep habits such as having the same bedtime and wake-up time on weekdays and weekends, creating an environment that makes you want to sleep, and establishing a relaxing nighttime routine.Are your Sunday Scaries triggered by receiving emails, texts, or other work notifications before your new week even begins? While these notifications may help you stay updated Monday through Friday, they can also cut your weekend short, returning your mind to work before your body has to physically reappear.

“No matter what you pick, make sure it is relaxing and distracting,” says Dr. Goldman. “You don’t want to be in the bathtub and have your mind still at work. Find things that truly relax you and take you out of your work head.”

Depending on your situation, regulatory agencies such as the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor may be able to help. If you can’t get the bully to stop, you might also consider contacting your local police or an attorney for assistance. Rachel Goldman, PhD FTOS, is a licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, speaker, wellness expert specializing in eating behaviors, stress management, and health behavior change. If you face extreme anxiety on Sunday nights or you’ve tried everything to get rid of the Sunday Scaries with no luck, a mental health professional can help. A counselor or therapist can help get to the source of your Sunday anxiety and provide tips for overcoming it.Carpenter JK, Andrews LA, Witcraft SM, Powers MB, Smits JA, Hofmann SG. Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Depress Anxiety. 2018;35(6):502-514. doi:10.1002/da.22728

Does your mind tend to race on Sunday nights, causing your anxiety to shoot up? You can clear these thoughts by doing a “brain dump” says Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS, a licensed psychologist specializing in stress management and changing unhealthy behaviors.

Some people sleep less during the week, then try to remedy this by getting more shut-eye over the weekend. Yet, studies show that taking this approach doesn’t stop the effects of regularly skimping on sleep.For some people, “spending an hour checking emails or reviewing your upcoming work schedule can help alleviate the ‘Sunday Scaries,'” says Dr. Goldman, “because you know what you’re walking into on Monday.” If this sounds like you, setting aside a designated period of time on Sunday nights may help. Take a few minutes on Sunday night and write down all the things that are contributing to your anxiety. Putting your thoughts on paper gets them out of your mind, freeing it for more feel-good emotions. It also relieves any worries that you might forget something on your to-do list because it is now written down. If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. Masstimes relies on modern web browser technology. You may get better results in a different web browser (such as Chrome) or by a force-refresh (Ctrl-F5). The purpose of the Mass Times ministry is to help Catholics get to Mass by helping them find churches and worship times worldwide. We do this by hosting and sharing the most comprehensive database of Catholic churches and worship times in existence. It can be difficult for Catholics to find a Mass when traveling or when it is not practical to attend their regular parishes. Mass Times makes it much easier to search for a Mass by presenting all the possibilities in a geographical area on one page.Use gorgeous jewelry to give your church clothing a touch of class and style. From pearl necklaces to delicate bracelets, your jewelry can be the star of the show.

Whether you attend church every Sunday or you’re planning to go to a church near you for a special occasion, it’s important to understand the appropriate attire.

Take a look at what other people are wearing to give you an idea of what you should and should not wear. While you don’t have to dress exactly like everyone else, it can give you a clearer picture of what is good and what should be avoided.One thing that’s constantly up for debate is whether or not you can (or should) wear jeans to church. Some churches are more casual than others, and some allow you to wear whatever you want on certain days or nights.

From shrugs and shawls to beautiful jewelry, knowing how to dress for church will make you feel more confident whenever you attend. Ask your church about their particular dress code so you can make sure you’re staying within their guidelines.When it comes to earrings, keep it simple with studs or small pearls. Stay away from earrings that are too long or too full of shimmering stones and save those for formal events or a night out at the club.Depending on the church you attend, you may go to evening services or services that are held during the week. In those cases, jeans might be acceptible but wearing them on Sunday mornings is usually not recommended.If you want to know how to dress for church, something modest and comfortable should be fine. Generally, graphic tees that show off sports team logos or bands should never be worn to church.

Shawls always look fabulous over anything you wear and they can add a nice layer to your dress to give your look more texture. They’re also a wonderful option for chilly days where you don’t want to wear anything too heavy that will make you feel overheated.There really is no set church dress code, but in general, wearing denim should be avoided. Unless your church clearly states that jeans are OK, it’s best to avoid wearing them for Sunday services.All jewelry that you wear to church should be subtle and tasteful. A pair of hoop earrings look beautiful with almost anything and will give your outfit a nice touch without being overbearing.

Remember that God loves you no matter what you wear, and modern churches are making jeans more acceptible. If your church leaders are wearing jeans, then you can probably wear them, too.

No matter what type of church you go to, some things are just always considered taboo. Never wear anything that’s too revealing like cut-off shorts, tank tops, and crop tops.

Baseball caps should not be worn to church, however, a stylish tailored hat is usually fine. When it comes to shoes, try not to wear heels that are too high. Instead, stick with flats or kitten heels for a much more tasteful look.One church staple that never goes out of style is a classic pearl necklace. These shimmering pieces of jewelry are timeless, beautiful, and add a gorgeous touch to your look without being too showy.Visit our website to browse our incredible selection of beautiful jewelry and read our blog for amazing tips about choosing the perfect jewelry for your needs.

Solid-colored tops are fine, and even something with a pattern should be OK to wear. Anything with wording or obnoxious sayings should not be worn to church.Sleeveless tops and dresses aren’t always appropriate for church ceremonies and events. If you’re worried about getting chilly, drape a stylish shawl over your shoulders to keep you cozy.

Collect a variety of shrugs and shawls in different colors and designs. This will make it easy to change up your looks every week if you have a favorite dress. Just layer your shawl over a black dress or a dressy shirt, and you’ve got a completely different look than you had last Sunday!

The premiere of The Essential Church will be with our church family Sunday evening, July 23, with the theatrical release beginning on Friday, July 28 with the Laemmle Theater in Newhall.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is a mid-sized church located in Norwood, MA. The church has a Sunday morning service at 10 o’clock and an evening service at 5:30 PM on Sundays. The pastor of the church is Pastor John Smith (no relation).The congregation believes that Jesus Christ is God in human form, who came to earth to reconcile humanity back to God through his life and death on the cross; they also believe that they are saved by God’s grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone as proclaimed by scripture alone.Churchgists affords you unrestricted access to a litany of valuable information on the aforementioned and related topics. Take out time to surf through our catalog for more information on similar topics.

If you’re looking for a place where you can feel comfortable sharing your faith openly with others then St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may be right for you! They’re always looking for new members so stop by sometime this week or next Sunday morning if possible 🙂Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is a large church located in the heart of downtown Tampa, with over 3,000 members. The church offers multiple services every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m., including contemporary praise band music and traditional hymns sung by the choir. The sermon topics vary from week to week and focus on themes such as peace, love and forgiveness. Food is served after each service; vegetarian options are available as well as meat options like chicken wings or baked ziti with marinara sauce.

The mid-week meeting had its beginnings in prayer meetings that were occasionally mentioned before 1800 but became popular through the efforts of Charles Finney and D. L. Moody in the 1800’s. Moody held noon prayer meetings in conjunction with his preaching campaigns. During the years 1857-1858, an awakening occurred that was later called the Prayer Meeting Revival. By 1900, prayer meetings or mid-week services became common in most evangelistic and many Protestant churches. By the mid-1900’s, the prayer emphasis of the mid-week service was often replaced by a teaching or preaching service.The congregation offers many opportunities for people to get involved such as Bible studies, youth group meetings, community outreach projects like food pantries and homeless shelters; there are also special events throughout the year such as their annual summer picnic where you can meet new people from all walks of life!