[jude24]

If you find a church called, "(something) Bible Chapel," chances are they will follow the Plymouth Brethren tradition where the Remembrance meeting, a.k.a. the Breaking of Bread meeting, is free-form.

Being a recovering Plymouth Brethren, I can tell you the form is just as liturgical as any other church. The content of the service varies, but the order does not. Someone invariably gives thanks for Communion at about 45-50 minutes into the service, then the plate is passed during announcements.

It may be a very simple liturgy, but it is a liturgy none the less. If you doubt that it is a liturgy, try this: stand up and give thanks for the bread and cup 5 minutes into the meeting. Watch peoples heads spin.

[newgeezer]

Being a recovering Plymouth Brethren,

Sorry to hear of your bad experience.

If you doubt that it is a liturgy, try this: stand up and give thanks for the bread and cup 5 minutes into the meeting. Watch peoples heads spin.

Not all groups are the same; everything in and around your post suggests yours was more rigid than most.

Breaking bread five minutes into the meeting would make some people uncomfortable. But, for most groups, I doubt it would be a big problem.

then the plate is passed during announcements

That is by no means universal, and it's simply a matter of expediency and custom.

Thanks for your input. Best wishes during your continuing recovery.