A key part of the Sunday experience

We may not always realize it, advice but what we call in the church “fellowship time” or “coffee hour” is a key part of our Sunday morning experience together. Or maybe the times we do realize it’s importance it feels more like “party time!’ and we leave church with a high from all the good company and wonder “did that much fun really just happen?’

As a congregation, coffee hour is anything we make it and that ofcourse changes week to week. Will this be a week where we scramble for a box of cookies and some paper cups? Great! People will love it. Will this be a week where we have a beautiful spread including fancy linens and fancy cheeses? Delicious!

What a gift from our volunteers. Maybe I can help a little. But believe it or not, the details of the table settings are less important to what makes coffee hour “coffee hour” than the social interactions around the table and church grounds.

‘Whether you are an adult needing a cup of coffee or breakfast, or a visitor feeling akward and lonely,  or a child eager to see what delicious treats are on the table, fellowship time has become an important ritual for many of us on Sunday mornings. It offers us the chance to catch up with one another, get to know each other, welcome one another, and care for one another. We build courage to talk with those we don’t know and share our thoughts and experiences with them. At what point in our week do we get to do that? We are often so busy in our own lives and doing church business.

I have been so pleased and impressed with FLC and the many coffee hours and occasions we have shared together around food and conversation. Our experience together in worship and socially are so important to nurturing and sharing our experience of God with others around us. I thank you all for all you do and encourage everyone to participate in their fullest capacity!

Blessings,

Pastor Kate