Chuck Knows Church

No, we're not talking about collecting food or clothing, but something completely different. Chuck clears up his own confusion and tells us about the collect prayer.

Seen any symbols of fire around your sanctuary? Do you know what's the second most important day of the Christian year? Chuck messes with candles again and explains Pentecost.

Do you sit in the same seat each Sunday? If so, why do you need an usher? What's their role? Chuck loses his cool while explaining the role of an usher.

This is the second of a three-part series about communion. Always good to know the basics about the first of two sacraments, right? Chuck explains what the bread and cup mean for Christians.

If you're Episcopalian, you likely know all about this book. However, if you're United Methodist, you may have never even heard of it.

They come in lots of colors and styles. But do you know what they symbolize?

This is the first of a three-part series about communion. Always good to know the basics about the first of two sacraments, right?

Does your church have some? Ever wondered why stained glass is found almost exclusively in places of worship?

Does your church fill up its chancel area with lillies on Easter? And what do lillies and Easter have in common?

Where you worship is there a big tall strapping candle in the chancel area, taller than the rest? What’s the story behind that candle, and why is it special during Easter time?

Around church you may be familiar with the term “laity” or “lay member,” but what about a “Lay Minister”? What’s that all about? Chuck tells all! And on this show you find out if Chuck is a clergy or lay person! 

It's the most common prayer spoken in church each Sunday. But where does it come from? And what does it mean?

Some may think churches are a little obsessed with candles. Why so many? Why have them at all?

Ever seen a little smudge mark on someone’s forehead as they walk out of church? That’s a sign of the cross and it means it's Ash Wednesday during Lent.

Ever wonder why there's almost always a pancake breakfast at church some time before Easter?