World Communion Sunday Greetings from Global Ministries’ Co-Executives
Grace and peace to you on World Communion Sunday.
On this day, Christians around the world gather at the Table of the Lord. Across continents and cultures, in many languages and traditions, we share one bread and one cup. World Communion Sunday reminds us that our faith is larger than any one nation, denomination, or culture. Through Christ, we are woven together into one body and called to bear witness to God’s love in the world.
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate thirty years of Global Ministries, the shared mission partnership of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. For three decades, our churches have walked together alongside partners around the globe, building relationships rooted in mutuality, prayer, justice, and hope. Through this partnership, we have learned that mission is not something we do for others, but something we share as members of God’s beloved community.
The table we gather around today is a visible sign of that shared calling. As we break bread together, we are united with siblings in Christ across the world, many of whom face challenges very different from our own and yet proclaim the same good news. Their faith strengthens our faith. Their hopes become our hopes. Their prayers become our prayers.
As you celebrate World Communion Sunday, may you be reminded that you are part of a global family bound together by Christ’s love. May this day deepen your sense of connection to the worldwide church and renew your commitment to God’s work of peace with justice, compassion, and reconciliation.
May the bread you receive nourish your spirit. May the cup you share renew your hope. And may the grace of Christ strengthen you to be a blessing in your community and in the world.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Dr. LaMarco Cable
President and CEO of Disciples Overseas Ministries
Co-Executive of Global Ministries
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Shari Prestemon
Associate General Minister
Co-Executive, Global Ministries
United Church of Christ