Eucharist
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The Thursday of Holy Mysteries
Approaching Thursday of Holy Week as a time of mysteries inviting us into faith brings the realization that God is with us in all things, writes the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt. Read more
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Liturgy of Fear vs Liturgy of Life
The central act of Christian worship – the Eucharist, or Holy Communion – offers Jesus' followers a life-giving opportunity of welcome, unlike executive orders, writes the Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant. Read more
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There Is Room at the Table – Sharing the Gifts Together
The Central and Southern Europe Conferences of the United Methodist Church focus on God's invitation to all to come to Christ's table. Read more
Recommendation to Council of Bishops
Text of the online communion consultation's recommendation to the United Methodist Council of Bishops. Read more
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Moratorium Urged on Online Communion Pending Study
A consultation of 27 scholars, pastors and bishops has urged a moratorium on holding Holy Communion via the Internet pending further study about the growing practice's implications for theology and Christian unity. Read more
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Supper’s Ready!
World Communion Sunday is a chance for all Christians everywhere to remember what we have in common -- the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, writes the Rev. Tim McClendon. Read more
Oct 2, 2012 3:46 PM Tim McClendon
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Upstarts at the Table of God
Preparing to preside at Holy Communion, the Rev. Ken Hagler is struck by an inspiration that likens the Eucharist to the joys and challenges of a family table. Read more
Aug 17, 2012 2:15 PM Jedi Pastor Ken