Fresh bread. The tantalizing, yeasty aroma draws us in, conjuring images of home, even if homemade bread has not been part of our life experience.  Having freshly baked bread for Communion transforms a formal ritual into something familiar and available to humans.  By utilizing bread recipes from every culture, we are reminded of how the message of God's Love is shared around the globe.  Communion bread is inherently symbolic; but sometimes the symbolism can be enhanced when the bread dough is formed into meaningful shapes, incorporating the abstracted stories of our faith traditions.

At United University Church, fresh bread is a part of our Communion practice.  It is a dynamic practice we want to share with any who are interested.  Each week we will offer a Lectionary-based meditation and complementary ideas for bread making.  The process of creating fresh bread is AMAZING!  Think about it.  Try it.  Shape it.  Bake it.  Smell it.  See it.  Hear it break.  Touch it.  Taste it.  Take it in.  Share it.  Make room at the table for everyone.  Be nourished.  Be transformed.