An Open Table
Disciples of Christ President and General Minister, the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins and her husband the Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery (OT Prof at Phillips Seminary) were with us today at Chapman University's Founder's Day celebration. They shared their experiences at the recent World Council of Churches General Assembly in Brazil.
Sharon and Rick both reminded us of the centrality of the table and how the Disciples' theology of an Open Table has such a powerful witness. Rick reminded us as well that Jesus ate with every body. This is a difficult place to be at, having to eat with people with whom you may have great disagreement. It is a difficult but wonderful place to be at. May we as we gather at the Table give witness to Jesus' welcome -- All who are thirsty, please come and drink!
Disciples of Christ President and General Minister, the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins and her husband the Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery (OT Prof at Phillips Seminary) were with us today at Chapman University's Founder's Day celebration. They shared their experiences at the recent World Council of Churches General Assembly in Brazil.
Sharon and Rick both reminded us of the centrality of the table and how the Disciples' theology of an Open Table has such a powerful witness. Rick reminded us as well that Jesus ate with every body. This is a difficult place to be at, having to eat with people with whom you may have great disagreement. It is a difficult but wonderful place to be at. May we as we gather at the Table give witness to Jesus' welcome -- All who are thirsty, please come and drink!
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