Welcome to the Table of Peace
By Ron Faust of Kansas City, MO, USA
Explore all the ways the Lord’s Supper can spiritually form the church community into a true and living expression of the life, sacrifice, resurrection, and continuing presence of Christ. Inherent in this sacrament is the divine call for the church to be a sacramental offering for the blessing, healing, and peace of creation. —Doctrine and Covenants 164:4c
The Eucharist is central
to the worship experience
of many churches
where all are welcome
all are equal,
all are included
all are poor in spirit
all are accepted
So what do we do about those
who differ in values
who justify war
who bring their pistols
who exclude the immigrant
who look down on the poor
who are strict legalists
What do we say?
You are welcome,
but please, hurry
and drink in the values
from a cup of openness
and eat the bread of justice.
Transform hate to love
within
as well as without
Come in peace
Prayer for Peace
Covenant God, may we invite all to the table without reservation, without hesitation. When we next fall down on our knees, may it be the beginning of peace.
Spiritual Practice
Imagine or write a journal description of a banquet for your congregation and community. Envision rich sharing among diverse groups as people plan, cook, eat, share stories, sing, or pray together. Prayerfully consider this question, “Is there a way for me to transform this vision into a real event?” What does the table ministry of Jesus look like in your personal and congregational life?
Peace Covenant
Tomorrow, God, I will not fulfill a habitual ritual, but rather, I will deeply consider the sacrament.
