On Sunday, October ist, we will celebrate World Communion Sunday. On this day, we gather with people all over the globe who stand together and are welcomed by a loving God who welcomes ALL people. In this time when there is so much division, it is good for us to come together and remember that we are all one. It is a day, also, to remember that our unity is based not on our agreement with one another, but by our mutual concern for one another, and for the world.
Around the world, bread is the nutritional mainstay of many diets. People "Break Bread Together' as part of social and religious traditions. The kinds of breads are as varied as the people who eat them, often reflecting the natural resources and cultural traditions of the region in which they first originated. Similar breads are eaten in different countries, with most now being universally available.
"Breads around the World, a resource focusing on bread-baking recipes and worship services for breaking bread from six regions of the world is available by clicking on the links below: