My early dream for Reunion Church was that our Sunday worship would give us the opportunity for coming home to our Father and building relationship with His Family. One of the formative non-negotiable was the decision to meet around tables.
Tables shape our liturgy: The choice to meet around tables makes our service very informal. This suits not only my style, but also reflects well how Jesus met people. Our liturgy is about conversation over demonstration. Our liturgy is focused on participation over observation.
Tables shape our approach to preaching: The exploration of Scripture is the center of our service, but the sermon is only one voice in the discussion. Every week we offer opportunity for creative conversation, about the passage and about life. These conversations help everyone understand and apply God’s teaching. When the table discussion comes first, the remaining part of my teaching is improved because I can address specific needs or issues that come to light at the tables. When the conversation comes at the end, everyone’s ability to interact with the Word is much deeper.
Tables shape our discipleship: Discipleship begins at the tables where people laugh together, cry, pray, share communion, make new friends, deepen existing relationships, and discuss the importance of serving Jesus in everyday life. Tables also create a natural opportunity for everyone to use their giftings, wisdom, or ideas to strengthen the church Family.
Tables shape our vision for church beyond Sunday: We look at our table time as a taste of what church can be. The Sunday Conversation, is an important part of being the church, but it is not everything. Meeting at tables is like getting a good food sample at Costco; it does not fill you up and only makes you want more. Our hope is that as people come and talk, they will develop a taste for deeper conversation and deeper relationship in one of our midweek groups.
Finally, let me say that I don’t see tables as a substitute for pews or chairs. I have no opposition to doing Sunday the old fashioned way. I am not seeking to replace one form of worship with another. Tables are simply one way Reunion has chosen to build a church in the cracks and connect with people who are not drawn to the typical theatre seating approach. If this approach connects with your heart, then please join the Reunion for the next Sunday Conversation!
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Just to let you know J.R. that I was referred to this article I think from a comment you made on Alan Knox’s blog about sermons and monologues versus conversations.
As I read this article I was challenged and edified by the work that’s taking place in your part of the vineyard so to speak. Then I was surprised to discover no one had as yet commented on the article! Not even to say thanks. So on behalf of the silent majority who often read these blogs and are grateful for the work you put out – thanks.
Shalom
dmcd
God bless you brother and thanks for the words of encouragement.