Room at the table

In 2017 Canadian private-label company Presidents Choice rolled out their #eattogether campaign. Their powerful series of commercials encouraged people to be present to one another and to be intentional about gathering around the table to share meals with family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, and even complete strangers. These commercials show tables that are spacious and welcoming, always with enough room for everyone.

In Sunday’s gospel (May 1), Jesus too shares a meal with his disciples. Christians throughout the ages have gathered over meals, trusting that Christ is revealed to us in the breaking of the bread. Simple elements become holy as we are united with Christ and each other in the Lord’s supper. We share potlucks and picnics and bring food to families in times of grief and celebration. Food unites us. Where has Christ been revealed to you in the breaking of bread?

Here's one of the #eattogether commercials:

An Easter Prayer

The Way of the Cross is All Around Us

Responding to a humanitarian crisis

Have you donated to the CLWR Ukraine Appeal yet?  Working with ACT Alliance, see how help is being given:

   

CLWR_Video_Ukraine_ELCIC.mp4 from Canadian Lutheran World Relief on Vimeo.

"I let my skin get darker..." by Kelly Roche

Kelly Roche (a member @ St. Philip's) has shared her perspective and experience in a "First Person" column for CBC.  She discusses a relationship between "colourism, caste and colonialism".

Read her article on CBC:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-colourism-kelly-roche-1.6379166?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

Thanks, Kelly, for sharing your story.

What is a "First Person" column?  Here's how CBC explains these articles:

First Person columns are personal stories and experiences of Canadians, in their own words. This is intended to showcase a more intimate storytelling perspective, and allow people from across the country to share what they have lived through.