We all instinctively know that friendships require some level of time commitment. In the past, when it came to our "church friends," we had weekly opportunities for running into them and connecting. Now with sheltering in place separating us, we realize what has always been true, if not always recognized: Friendships take intentional time commitment. We have to set time apart for a regular rhythm of nurturing our connections. In the book of Acts the new church is described as setting time apart for breaking bread together. This time together broke down the usual walls and hierarchies. They met in each others homes and later, when it is clear that some of the societal structures are seeping into the gathered community, they are reminded that the community of the church was meant to be different. When we eat together we take time for connection. Listen this week as Pastor Sarah talks about why we need that kind of connection during this time when we cannot meet for a simple lunch or even communion.