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

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.

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

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.

Have you ever waved a palm branch in a worship service? If so, do you know why? Chuckle along and learn about Palm Sunday with Chuck.

One of the least understood Christian days of the year. Chuck provides some insight while having an epiphany of his own.

The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event reported by the Synoptic Gospels in which Jesus is transfigured upon a mountain. Why is this event lifted up and celebrated?

It's also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries! Whew. . .but what exactly is this important day in the holy week?

Good Friday. It's also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or Easter Friday. We all know the terrible events of this day, but why is it called "good"?

It's a special worship service observed by several Christian denominations, taking place on the first Sunday of every October. But, what exactly are we celebrating?

Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. But, there's so much more to know and Chuck is eager to tell you.

Merry Christmas from all the staff and volunteers of Church Knows Church!

Ecumenical Sunday. This day gives Christians an annual opportunity to continue their quest for the unity they already share in Christ. But, do you even know what it means?

Observed on the Fourth Sunday in Lent, this day calls the Church to share the goodness of life with those who hurt. In the United Methodist Church, offerings collected benefit United Methodist Committee on Relief.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May since 1952, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation.

"When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight (Acts 1:9)".

This set aside day calls The United Methodist Church to honor its heritage by committing itself to the continuing call of God known and spread by Charles and John Wesley. How can your congregations celebrate this day?

What is the meaning of "keeping the Sabbath?  Is it merely a day of religious observance and abstinence from work?