Bible Bites
The reconciliation among the Herrnhuters in 1727, which led to the founding of the Moravian Church, was brought about by a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Yet the Lord’s Supper has repeatedly been a subject of controversy throughout the history of the Christian faith. Just as eating, in general, can both foster and hinder fellowship.
In preparation for UNITY’27, we are offering a series of online discussion evenings, each of which will explore a different aspect of the theme “Food and Reconciliation.” The evenings will always take place on the 13th of each month and will be led by different church leaders.
Friday, Nov. 13, 26, 7:00 p.m.
Dinner with the Boss to Celebrate the Elders' Festival
(Matthew 15:1–20)
Don't forget to wash your hands!
- Hosted by Peggy Mihan -
Snack: What Jesus Might Have Eaten
Sunday, Dec. 13, 26, 7:00 p.m.
Advent: Fasting or Feasting?
(Mark 9:14–29)
Fasting as Preparation for the Battle Against "Evil Spirits"
without a snack, or with cookies
Wednesday, January 13, 27, 7:00 p.m.
"We only have five loaves of bread and two fish"
(Matthew 14:13–21)
"Sharing is fun"—and makes you rich?
— Hosted by Erdmute D. Frank —
Snack: something you associate with deprivation
Saturday, February 13, 27, 8:00 p.m.
"Living Water"
(John 4)
Working together despite social barriers and differing beliefs
Snack: Bring your favorite drink
Saturday, March 13, 27, 8:00 p.m.
Inviting yourself over makes friends (and enemies)
(Luke 19:1–10)
Is it okay to sit down to eat with people who exploit and cheat others...?
- Hosted by Christiane Vollprecht -
Snack: something from our kitchen of dubious origin
Tuesday, April 13, 27, 7:00 p.m.
Recognizing Jesus at Supper
(Luke 24:13–25)
Sharing disappointments with one another—and recognizing Jesus at the table
— Hosted by Johannes Welschen —
Snack: what we usually eat for dinner
Thursday, May 13, 27, 7:00 p.m.
Don't forget one thing while eating: solidarity!
(Matthew 25:31–46)
Can there be reconciliation with God without justice?
Snack: Fair Trade chocolate, etc.
Sunday, June 13, 27, 7:00 p.m.
The strong eat everything, but please be considerate
(1 Corinthians 8)
A religious "mixed bag" or strict abstinence?
Snack: Mixed salad, nuts
Tuesday, July 13, 27, 7:00 p.m.
A heartless Communion—that's just not acceptable!
(1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
The Lord's Supper—a symbolic act of reconciliation—and the schism in the church
Snack: unleavened bread (matzo, crispbread, flatbread) and a sip of wine or juice