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The weekly celebration of Sunday as the Christian Sabbath and the "little Easter" — the day of Christ's resurrection and of his appearance to the disciples. Reformed and Presbyterian theology has traditionally placed the primary emphasis here, not on the annual calendar, but on the weekly rhythm of Word preaching, prayer, and communion.
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1647) teaches that Sunday is "the Christian Sabbath" and that one day in seven is holy. It usually falls on or around Every Sunday.
It is especially important in Presbyterian, Baptist, Evangelical traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- observance
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Resurrection, Covenant
- Liturgical colour
- N/A
Common questions
The Lord's Day (Reformed) is observed on Every Sunday. Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The weekly celebration of Sunday as the Christian Sabbath and the "little Easter" — the day of Christ's resurrection and of his appearance to the disciples. Reformed and Presbyterian theology has traditionally placed the primary emphasis here, not on the annual calendar, but on the weekly rhythm of Word preaching, prayer, and communion. The Westminster Confession of Faith (1647) teaches that Sunda
It is associated with Presbyterian, Baptist, Evangelical. It falls in the Year-round season of the liturgical year.