Posts tagged with ‘Eucharist’

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Centered in Communion

by Steve

Summer offers us something no other season can: Perspective. During the summer months we plan for family vacations, reunions, outdoor activities and a chance to look back at all we’ve done and ask if it was all worth it.  Each month we celebrate Holy communion for the same reasons: Perspective. Through the Lord’s Supper we […]

A Sacred Meal

by Steve

Church means many different things to many people. To some it is an event, a building, an organization, a place on the map, a charity, and a group of people. When we actually consider getting involved in “a church” we are bombarded by all kinds of internal questions: What will I get out of this? […]

Speak the Truth in Love

by Steve

“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will […]

World Communion Prayer of Confession

by Steve

Prayer of Confession: Merciful God, although You made all people in your image, we confess that we live with deep divisions.  Although you sent Jesus to be savior of the world, we confess that we treat him as our own servant to meet our needs of purpose, power and pride. Although you are One and […]

This Holy Mystery

by Steve

This Holy Mystery Book Related posts: Holy Communion Centered in Communion World Communion Prayer of Confession A Sacred Meal

Holy Communion

by Steve

      As early as the Emmaus experience on the day of Resurrection, recorded in Luke 24:13-35, Christians recognized the presence of Jesus Christ in the breaking of bread. The traditional Jewish practice of taking bread, blessing and thanking God, and breaking and sharing the bread took on new meaning for them. When followers of Christ […]