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United Methodists, Episcopalians One Step Closer to 'Full Communion' With Each Other
The United Methodist Church and The Episcopal Church are one step closer to entering into an agreement in which they will be in full communion with each other.
Can a Catholic receive communion in a Protestant church?
You are at the wedding of a beloved family member or friend, which is taking place at a Lutheran church. You gladly accepted the invitation to celebrate this happy day with the bride and groom. But then there is a call to come to the table of the Lord’s Supper, to receive communion. This is the awkward moment you knew was coming. Can you, and should you, a practicing Catholic, accept the invitation?
How to Deal with Methodists at your Red Church Doors
Communion, Part 1: What Is Communion?
As a young pastor, I will never forget the day that a new Christian approached me after church to complain. They could not understand why we had such a small snack and long lines to get it. What they were talking about was communion. Apparently, I had failed to explain what we were doing and …
Why don't we invite everyone to Holy Communion?
Bishop Coyne explains why the Catholic Church practices "closed communion", not inviting everyone up to receive the Eucharist.
How should you celebrate Communion?
In some ways, the Bible can be viewed as a series of important meals. From that first fateful meal the Garden of Eden that ushered sin into the world… to the final meal we’ll enjoy with Christ in His Kingdom…...
Why we need purgatory
Pastoral care re-imagined in light of purgatory can bring our world much needed healing and communion.
Is it wrong to leave Mass after Communion?
I am saddened when I see a large number of people leaving our parish church immediately after receiving Holy Communion. I always believed we were to stay until we received the final blessing. Am I …
What's the deal with Methodists and pumpkins?
Hundreds of United Methodist churches have built up a brand as the place to go for pumpkins
Is sipping from the communion cup a hazard to your health?
Flu, pneumonia and viral cold season is upon us. Is sipping from the communion cup a hazard to your health? Certainly, it is risky.<br>One medical doctor colleague who served as a minister of the cup to...
Is It Permissible to Take Communion at Home?
My wife and I are Roman Catholic, but attend a Bible church. Is it permissible for us to take communion at home each night? Our church seldom has communion. ...
What is United Christian Ministry?
Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school? Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici
