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- 4.1 General notes concerning the divine service
- 4.2 General regulations
- 4.2.1 General regulations: Preparing the divine service space
- 4.2.2 General regulations : Scheduling for divine services
- 4.2.3 General regulations: Greeting and farewell
- 4.2.4 General regulations: Transmission of divine services
- 4.3 Spiritual preparation
- 4.4 Length of divine services
- 4.5 Liturgy
- 4.5.1 The liturgy of the divine service (short version)
- 4.5.2 Explanations on the liturgy
- 4.5.3 Additional liturgical regulations
- 4.5.4 Requirements of the sermon
- 4.6 Special types of divine services
- 4.6.1 Word service
- 4.6.2 Word service in which Holy Communion can be taken
- 4.6.3 Divine service for the departed
- 4.6.4 Dedication service
- 4.6.5 Decommissioning service
- 4.6.6 Wedding service
- 4.6.7 Funeral service
- 4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service
4.2.1 General regulations: Preparing the divine service space
The congregational rector ensures that the divine service space is conscientiously prepared. This includes placing the Bible on the altar, setting up and filling the communion chalices, and setting out the locked offering boxes.