Speaking of Funerals
Speaking of funerals. And you know I was…
I think we need to gather around the Lord’s Table more during a funeral. I know Roman Catholics do it, but I don’t know how common it is. It’s never happened in any funeral I remember attending. It’s a shame that it isn’t celebrated more. I mean, why not celebrate the feast we anticipate at the Great Wedding Banquet while recognizing that the one who has passed is already celebrating it?
Just a thought.
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Funerals
You know, we’ve talked about this at both our wedding and Jaron’s Memorial Service. The problem for us is that so many people have different views about Communion.. and these events aren’t just with your church family. For instance, I invited a lesbian to Jaron’s service.. how awkward would Communion make her feel (and anyone else who knew that she was gay)? She would feel even more “out” and even less able to receive. Afterall, you aren’t supposed to take Communion unless you are spiritually right. And with my family that are Catholic.. it would be sinful for them to take communion not blessed by a priest (and not .. what’s that word? Transconfigured? Transubstantiated? whatever.) But I do agree that this would be a GREAT idea if there weren’t so many other factors. Maybe even just a little side “supper” for those who would be appropriate before the funeral?
Re: Funerals
I thought of that. I think I’d still offer the opportunity to partake and leave it at that. That’s just my Protestant upbringing, though.
Actually, that’s why we didn’t celebrate communion with the entire congregation at our wedding. We thought some people who are Catholic might walk out.
There’s got to be some way to make it work.