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'''Liturgy''' is a term that refers to the prescribed order of [[worship]] used in many [[religion]]s and [[church]]es. Certain [[Christian]] denominations follow a standard form of worship for their services which normally includes [[hymn]] singing, [[prayer]]s, [[scripture]] readings, responsive readings, a creedal statement, the [[sermon]], a confession of sins, [[Holy Communion]], and a formal dismissal.  Other denominations do not use the historic order of worship and are more spontaneous in their worship practices. These are called "non-liturgical" churches. They include the [[Baptist]] and [[Pentecostal]] churches and most [[non-denominational]] ones. 

'''Liturgy''' is a term that refers to the prescribed order of [[worship]] used in many [[religion]]s and [[church]]es.

Churches in which a version of the traditional liturgy is used—such as the [[Eastern Orthodox]], [[Roman Catholic]], High Church [[Anglican]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodist]], [[Reformed]] and [[Presbyterian]] churches—are classified as "liturgical" in worship.  In some of them the liturgical service is styled the [[Mass]], a word that invokes the concept of the service as a ceremonial offering of a sacrifice to God.  

Certain [[Christian]] denominations follow a standard form of worship for their services which normally includes [[hymn]] singing, [[prayer]]s, [[scripture]] readings, responsive readings, a [[creed]]al statement, the [[sermon]], a confession of sins, [[Holy Communion]], and a formal dismissal.  The liturgy is sometimes set forth according to a book used by the congregation at worship. Examples are the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in the Anglican and Episcopal churches, [[Missals]] used by the Catholic churches, and [[Lutheran]] Service Books.  In some of them the liturgical service is styled the [[Mass]], a word that invokes the concept of the service as a ceremonial offering of a sacrifice to God.

The liturgy is sometimes set forth according to a book used by the congregation at worship. Examples are the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in the Anglican and Episcopal churches, [[Missals]] used by the Catholic churches, and [[Lutheran]] Service Books.

Denominations in which a version of the traditional liturgy is used are classified as "liturgical"; included among them are the [Eastern Orthodox]], [[Roman Catholic]], High Church [[Anglican]], [[Lutheran]], [[Methodist]], [[Reformed]] and [[Presbyterian]] denominations.

 

By contrast, denominations which do not use the historic order of worship outlined above are called "non-liturgical"; included among them are the [[Baptist]] and [[Pentecostal]] denominations and non-denominational churches.  Although they may (and often do) have their own set practices in terms of what takes place during a worship service, the lack of a formal liturgy is designed to allow more spontaneity during the service; this is especially true within Pentecostal churches who consider themselves "Spirit filled" and who do not wish to hinder the Holy Spirit during worship.

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