From the time of hunter gatherers, through ancient civilisations, to the present, sharing food together has been a fundamental human tradition, spanning cultures and epochs. Far beyond the practical consumption of calories, it cuts across social divides, building trust, cohesion and social identity. In fact, the word “companion” comes from the Latin cum panis meaning “bread sharer”.
The early Christian church comprised members from groups that would normally barely meet, let alone eat together; they spanned fundamental boundaries of gender, race, culture and social class. Their shared communion meals painted a dramatic picture of a new way of living together: a true brotherhood of man, based on justice, love and equality. At the same time, communion was a powerful remembrance of Jesus’ death and resurrection – the liberating, sacrificial act that gave birth to this radical community.
2000 years later we still come, just as we are, to remember and to share.
Join us for communion this Sunday, 7th June, at 10:30am. St Andrews Church, High St, Auchterarder PH3 1BN; or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7209731710
Wednesday Evenings
Our midweek Zoom gathering is on Wednesday evenings from 8pm to 9. EXCEPT…
…this week, Weds 3rd June, there is no midweek Zoom. We pick up again Weds 10th June, to complete our series on “The Armour of God”.
It’s a chance to catch up, learn together, share our news, and pray. Everybody welcome!
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…and coming up soon:
