Virtual Communion

Pandemics have a way of calling some of our most fundamental practices into question. At least that is what seems to be happening in the Church. Now, truth be told, much of what we are questioning has been questioned for some time. How are we “Church” when we cannot meet physically? In what ways is […]

Cup (Lent #44)

Today is Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. It is the day many churches will remember Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and sharing a new commandment with them. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 13:34, NRSV) […]

Remember Me?

Last night I had an opportunity to celebrate Communion with a small group as part of the conclusion of their almost nine-month long study. Nine months is a good chunk of time. Babies can be born in that time. School years are as long. Seasons change (a couple of times). In nine months you get to know folks. […]