Word & Table

Exploring the origins & meanings of 'church' in the Anglican tradition, emphasizing its biblical & metaphorical implications. The concept of the church as the body of Christ & the role of the Holy Spirit. Importance of communal worship, shared prayer & living in community as a central aspect of the Christian faith. The church as a united body in Christ, connected across time & space, with a relationship to the first apostles & belief in the communion of saints.

Exploring the idea of sacraments in Anglican worship and comparing them to the effects of the wind. Discussing the significance of sacraments as signs that accomplish something through Christ's work and serve as assurance from God. Exploring the story of a general cured through his faith in sacraments as instruments of God's mercy. Examining the role of baptism and Eucharist in Christian faith and their symbolism of freedom, assurance, and nourishment.

Why there's so much stuff in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side. The significance of ritual and unity in worship, drawing parallels with rituals at a baseball game. Reflecting on the essence of ritual in Christian liturgy and the importance of engaging from the heart.

Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today. Read more about why young people are interested in liturgy here