Rhythm of Renewal

Eat

Hospitality

Our practice

Hospitality as a Way of Life

Eating together has been a central Christian practice since the beginning of the church. The table has been a place of fellowship, formation and shared life.

Jesus used meals to teach, welcome, restore and invite. When we gather around a table with friends, neighbours, coworkers or strangers, we practise that same way.

Listen to the teaching

Baseline practice

A simple place to begin

Aim to share at least two meals, coffees or desserts with others this month: once with someone from church and once with a friend, neighbour or coworker who is not yet following Jesus.

Next steps

Try practising eat

As an individual

  • Invite a coworker to lunch.
  • Take a friend for coffee.
  • Invite someone to share dinner with you.

With your family

  • Invite neighbours to a barbecue.
  • Have friends over for pizza and games.
  • Gather several families for a shared lunch.

In community

  • Share a meal during a City Group meeting.
  • Plan a dinner and invite people who do not yet belong.
  • Hold a picnic and make room for others.

Questions for reflection

  • With whom have you eaten this month?
  • What encouragement, learning or concern emerged around the table?