Chuck Knows Church

Ever heard, "I'm giving up sweets for Lent"? Why does Lent make people want to give up something? And how do you calculate the 40 days of Lent?

Why the cross rather than the fish for the accepted Christian symbol? Do you know? And why are there two types of crosses: one in catholic churches and another in protestant churches?

Next time you’re in church, see if you can spot the baptismal font. Know anything about it, other than there’s water in there?

Got pipes at your church? How 'bout an electric organ? No? What about a praise band? No matter, the organ has a rich tradition in the Christian Church? And Chuck will give you some valuable information about the organ and a few chuckles along the way.

Does your pastor wear one? Where does this ecclesiastical garment come from?

It's probably the most unknown room in the church...and it also has a secret name! Chuck lets you peek inside where it can smell like flowers and candles. You'll know all about it when you click play and Chuck tells you about the sacristy.

When's the last time you heard, "meet me in the narthex?" Then you say, "uhhh, what?" You’ll know all about it when you click play and Chuck gives you the skinny on the narthex.

Do you know the history of taking up an offering? Didn't think so. Chuck gives you the facts and a few blunders. Stay tuned to the very end for a surprise.

"Turn in your hymnal to page...." Heard that before in church? Chuck digs into the book usually within an arm's length each Sunday. And he starts it all off with a solo.

Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. Chuck introduces you to what those candles symbolize. You'll smile and learn with Chuck on his fifth show.

Ever wonder why there are two podiums inside many church sanctuaries? Smile and learn with Chuck as he explains the pulpit and the lectern!

Ever wonder why the symbol of a fish is inside many church sanctuaries? Smile and learn with Chuck as he explains the meaning and history of the fish symbol in the Christian church. Chuck is talking about fish on his third show.

Have a chuckle and learn with Chuck when he explains the differences between a robe and an alb — even if your pastor wears neither! Ever wonder why one is white and the other black?

Ever walk into your Sunday morning worship service and realize the colors have changed around the sanctuary?