What is the origin of the Sunday evening worship services?

Episode #292
June 18, 2025

For churches in many traditions, particularly among Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists, Sunday evening services were a staple for decades. Jess and Thom examine the origins of these services.

    • The agrarian schedule
    • The factory schedule
    • The sabbath culture
    • 19th-century revivalism and evangelism

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