Communion and Connection

You may have noticed a change in the process for communion. I would like us to move to a practice of communion by intinction (dipping the bread in the juice). This practice is something that I learned about in my first church job - I was associate pastor of a small, predominantly aging congregation, and I found it incredibly meaningful. 
Being able to look into each person's face as I offered them the body of Christ broken for them and the blood of Christ poured out for them was humbling, uplifting, and affirming all at the same time.
It humbled me to be able to serve my congregants in this intimate way. 
It uplifted me to share a moment with each person, even as short as it was, and to be reminded that we are all on this journey of learning to be more like Christ, together. 
It affirmed that my ministry, the path I have chosen, is one of serving others. 

Communion by intinction connects me to you, and me to God. It connects you to me, and you to God, and it connects us all to one another. 

I thank you for the opportunity that you are giving me, to serve you and become ever more humbled in service to Christ and to you.

Blessings,

-Pastor Sara -