As much as I appreciate your point about the table as an equalizer, I must say that there are certain tables where I would not be comfortable and where it would be plain that I was not on the same level as other guests. I'm talking about tables laid by servants in rich households where each place setting has multiple plates, multiple beverage holders, and a plethora of forks, knives, and spoons. It is a relief to know that there is none of that at the Lord's table.
As a newish Christian, and one who has struggled with the concept of communion in several ways, you just simplified it in the most beautiful way! I was overthinking it and over-complicating it, but reading this, the light bulb finally went off. Thank you!
Beautiful article, thank you for your description of 'worthiness' when we gather in communion with God and each other to receive (I'm glad you didn't say 'take'!) the Holy Sacraments.
In our denomination, when a Church is deconsecrated, the altar is burned if no other parish is able to take it.
The Lord's Holy Table, the altar, is the most revered piece of furniture in the church nave, and appropriately furnished for each liturgical celebration according to the Lectionary.
Coming from a high controlled church your writing is a balm. I love this picture of what communion is💓
So glad it’s helpful 💙
As much as I appreciate your point about the table as an equalizer, I must say that there are certain tables where I would not be comfortable and where it would be plain that I was not on the same level as other guests. I'm talking about tables laid by servants in rich households where each place setting has multiple plates, multiple beverage holders, and a plethora of forks, knives, and spoons. It is a relief to know that there is none of that at the Lord's table.
This sounds like the theology of the Open Table to me! So glad you and Restore's journey led you to the UMC.
As a newish Christian, and one who has struggled with the concept of communion in several ways, you just simplified it in the most beautiful way! I was overthinking it and over-complicating it, but reading this, the light bulb finally went off. Thank you!
Beautiful article, thank you for your description of 'worthiness' when we gather in communion with God and each other to receive (I'm glad you didn't say 'take'!) the Holy Sacraments.
In our denomination, when a Church is deconsecrated, the altar is burned if no other parish is able to take it.
The Lord's Holy Table, the altar, is the most revered piece of furniture in the church nave, and appropriately furnished for each liturgical celebration according to the Lectionary.