Agape Supper
Agape Supper, Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall
The word, “agape,” is the Greek word used in the New Testament for the highest and broadest kind of self-giving Love. An Agape Meal is a Christian ritual meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with his disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ.
Although its origins in the early church are closely connected to the Lord’s Supper, and the signs of the agape are the loving cup and bread, the Agape Meal is quite distinct from the Eucharist. This meal is liturgical in nature, the food is simple, and while food is being shared scripture will be recited for all to hear. This meal will conclude in time for participants to make their way upstairs to the church for the start of the Maundy Thursday service, a natural link between the Agape Meal and the actions of foot washing and stripping of the altar.
The Agape meal is being hosted and led by Fr. Eric and volunteers from the Meditation Group and our Young Adults Ministries. The meal will be catered by Sage Dining Services, with vegetarian and gluten free options. All are welcome to attend, please RSVP so that we will have enough for everyone!
