"Children of God" – I John 3:1-3, I Corinthians 11:23-26, 33

Sermon by the Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from Sunday, October 1, 2023. "Nearly 2,000 years ago, when Jesus sat around that Passover table with his friends, he was sharing a family meal. He took food that was familiar to them—each item on their plates told a story. And then after dinner, with his words and his actions, he gave the most basic and simplest of foods—bread and wine—new meaning. Years later, his disciples would remember that night, and they would strive to recreate it. . . . That special meal was the church’s family meal. And at that table, all were welcome, regardless of gender, race, age, ability, or ethnicity. All were called beloved children of God. But as we know, children don’t always get along."

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