Church Calendar

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The Church Calendar serves as a rhythm of worship, guiding believers through the significant events of the Christian faith. Rooted in the life of Jesus Christ, it reflects the biblical narrative from His incarnation to His resurrection and the anticipation of His return. The observance of holy days, such as Christmas and Easter, allows the Church to commemorate and celebrate the pivotal moments of salvation history, echoing the call in Psalms 118:24 to rejoice in the day the Lord has made. Furthermore, the calendar invites believers to reflect on their spiritual journey, as Paul encourages in Galatians 4:4-5, where he speaks of God sending His Son in the fullness of time to redeem those under the law. By participating in these sacred times, Christians are reminded of their identity in Christ and the hope found in His resurrection, as expressed in Romans 6:4, which highlights the newness of life believers experience. The Church Calendar also fosters community, uniting congregations in shared observances, as seen in Acts 2:46-47, where the early Church gathered regularly for worship and fellowship. Ultimately, the Church Calendar is a tool for spiritual growth, helping believers to live out their faith in accordance with the teachings of Scripture.

Holy Days Observed in the English Church

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J.H. Newman preaches about the Holy days observed by the Church of England, categorizing them into Festivals, days of joy, and fasts, days of sorrow. The Festivals include significant events like the Nativity of our Lord, Easter Day, Ascension Day, and Trinity Sunday, each commemorating crucial aspe

Psalms 118:24

“This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

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Galatians 4:4

“But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,”

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Romans 6:4

“We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.”

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Acts 2:46

“With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,”

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Psalms 84:10

“For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!”

Colossians 3:10

“and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”

Isaiah 7:14

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.”

Ephesians 4:22

“to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”