This Week In Worship

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Series: Making Space at the Table - World Communion Sunday
Liturgist: Rev. Mark Taylor, Minister of Faith Development
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
We Share Our Gifts

We Hear the Word Proclaimed CLICK HERE for today's Scripture

Reflection

“Christianity didn’t begin with a test. It began with an invitation—into friendship and community.” — Diana Butler Bass

The story of Jesus cooking breakfast on the beach reminds us that faith grows in simple, shared moments: bread, presence, and belonging. Communion is not about getting everything right, but about making space to be fed, to linger, and to discover God’s love in one another. From this Table of Love, we are sent to embody the love of Jesus in the world.

Question:

• How might you make space—through your presence, your prayers, and your giving—so that First Christian can continue to be a place where all discover belonging and love?

Making Space Practice:

This week, practice lingering. Stay five or ten minutes longer in conversation after worship, at the table, or with a neighbor. As you do, notice how being part of FCC Edmond has expanded your own desire to live generously—with your time, your care, and your resources.

We Gather at the Lord’s Table

Jesus didn’t put any rules around coming to the table, so neither do we. All are loved and embraced here and all are welcome at this table of Love. Our communion bread is gluten free. We come forward to the table to receive bread and cup at 9AM, we pass the bread and cup at 11AM. Please place your empty cup in the rack on the pew back. If you are worshipping from home, we invite you to find bread and juice or other elements to use as we share this feast.

We Greet and Go Forth
Engage with your neighbor as you go out to serve and carry God’s love to the world.