Out of an abundance of caution, Central has not celebrated Communion since March. All that will end on October 4th. October 4th is World Communion Sunday, an annual observance on which Christians across the globe traditionally celebrate Communion. This Sunday we celebrate our essential connectedness to all Christians as the one body of Christ, the church, by celebrating the church’s shared meal. I cannot think of a better time for Central to return Communion to our worshipping life.

Do you have childhood memories of road trips? Whether it was a two-hour drive to visit grandparents or the long haul to Disney World, there came a point in every childhood road trip at which I was simply ready to be done. I was done counting out of state license plates and playing cow bingo. I was done looking for funny signs. I was simply done. This usually resulted in annoying my parents with different versions of, “How much longer until we’re there?”