6 Creating a Practice-Based Gathering PART TWO (with Glenn Packiam, Jenna Perrine and Jonathan Martin)
Sep 5, 2019
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Exploring the transformative power of communion and the Eucharist, focusing on forming community, identity in Christ, and reconciliation. Delving into the significance of weekly communion over the sermon, embracing diverse eucharistic traditions. Finding grace and strength in challenging circumstances by seeking a new perspective.
The Eucharist symbolizes unity with God and humanity, reminding believers of Christ's reconciliatory act towards humanity.
Weekly communion shifts focus to Christ's significance, calling participants to offer their brokenness for blessing.
Deep dives
The Central Role of the Eucharist in Worship Gatherings
The Eucharist stands as a significant symbol of Christ's sacrifice, sealing believers as part of his body and signifying the unity with God and humanity. Through the Eucharist, individuals are reminded of the Gospel's essence and Christ's reconciliatory act towards humanity. The practice of partaking in the Eucharist weekly offers a tangible connection to Jesus' sacrifice and emphasizes the communal aspect of faith.
Transformative Nature of Communion and Reflection on Brokenness
Weekly communion serves as a transformative practice that shifts the focus from the sermon to the ultimate significance of Christ in worship gatherings. The act of receiving the broken body of Christ symbolizes a call for individuals to offer their own brokenness for God's blessing and distribution. Participants become a representation of the Eucharist, embodying the broken and given nature of Christ for the world's sake.
Guidance for Engaging Christ's Presence at the Table
Encouraging communities to delve deeper into the Eucharistic practice involves teaching on the historical and spiritual significance of the table, fostering a sense of remembrance, encounter, and anticipation. Increasing the frequency of communion rituals emphasizes the continuous dependence on Christ's sustenance and grace. Learning from the logical flow of liturgy aids in leading congregants through moments of confession, assurance, connection with Christ, welcoming the Holy Spirit, and thanksgiving, enhancing the spiritual depth of communion experiences.
PART TWO of a two-part episode about the nuts and bolts of creating a practice-based gathering. Glenn Packiam, Jenna Perrine, and Jonathan Martin join Aaron to explore three aspects of a formative service: an opening liturgy, a teaching that leads to practice, and the Eucharist that sends us out. This is the one episode of the season focused a little more on those who lead gatherings, but we hope the conversation will be a gift to everyone.
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