“When did evangelical churches in America begin holding multiple services? Throughout the nineteenth century, American churches traditionally held two distinct Sunday services: one in the morning, one in the evening. … Slowly, however, this began to change. The advent...
“When did evangelical churches in America begin holding multiple services?
Throughout the nineteenth century, American churches traditionally held two distinct Sunday services: one in the morning, one in the evening. …
Slowly, however, this began to change. The advent of the automobile, growing urbanization, and the rise of America’s first megachurches all led to the multiple service model becoming the norm.”
– While not directly applicable to Australian churches (or is it?), this article by Caleb Morell at 9Marks gives some interesting history, and is a reminder that some of our practices might not be all that ancient, or necessarily helpful.