Sabbath

The ECC affirms Sunday as the Christian day of worship, in commemoration of Christ's resurrection. Sunday is called 'the Lord's Day' and is the day on which Christians gather for corporate worship and fellowship. The shift from the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday reflects the apostolic church's practice and the significance of Christ's resurrection as the central event of Christian faith.

While the ECC honors the principle underlying the Sabbath command — the human need for rest, worship, and spiritual renewal — it does not require strict observance of the Old Testament Sabbath laws. The ECC views the Sabbath command as part of the Mosaic covenant specific to Israel. The ceremonial and civil laws of the Old Testament are understood to be fulfilled in Christ and are not binding on Christians, though the principle of regular worship and rest remains applicable.

The ECC encourages believers to use Sunday as a time for worship, fellowship, and spiritual refreshment. However, the denomination does not impose rigid rules about what may or may not be done on Sunday. Individual conscience and wisdom guide decisions about Sunday observance. Some ECC congregations maintain more traditional worship patterns; others embrace contemporary approaches. The focus is on the principle of regular, corporate worship and on the believers' renewal in faith, not on legalistic compliance with rules.