An Italian TV advert that depicts nuns eating crisps instead of altar bread while receiving holy communion has been accused of blasphemy by an outraged association of Catholic TV viewers. The 30-second advert for Amica Chips – one of Italy’s top crisps brands – takes place in a monastery and opens with nuns preparing to […]
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Waiting in Line for Communion
Editor’s Note: The following appeared in the March/April issue of Nurturing Faith Journal. Two years ago, L’Appartement 4F, a French bakery, opened a few blocks from my house in Brooklyn. The lines have stretched around the block ever since. Moms with strollers, couples with dogs and people in Birkenstocks line up before the bakery opens […]
Communion Chef Kristi Brown nominated for James Beard Award
Communion opened in 2020 in the Liberty Bank Building, which housed the first Black-owned bank in the Pacific Northwest. SEATTLE — A soul food restaurant in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood has garnered a James Beard Award nomination this year. Chef Kristi Brown of Communion was nominated for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region. […]
Gift Giving Guide: First Communion and Confirmation
Spring sacrament season is nearly here! See below for some thoughtful gift suggestions. First Communion Wooden Mass Kit Playset: First Communion is a perfect time to foster a child’s love for the Eucharist. Give them a chance to explore and understand the vessels used at Mass with a Wooden Mass Playset from Catholic Supply. Mass […]
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Releases New Single ‘Red Sun’
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),has released a new single, “Red Sun”. The track is taken from BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, “V”, due on June 14. […]
Communion dress shopping becoming a special experience at Long Island boutiques
When Charlotte’s Kids first opened in 1980, Communion dress-buying season was chaotic. Families would come in last-minute to shop for the big occasion and have to wait for a dressing room or someone to assist them. But now, especially after introducing pre-scheduled appointments after the pandemic, the experience has transformed at the store in North […]
Observing Holy Week: Foot Washing, Communion, Preaching
During the Holy Week, the faculty and students of Guangdong Union Theological Seminary participated in foot-washing and communion services, and they walked the Stations of the Cross, commemorating the suffering of the Lord Jesus. Jointly with Guangzhou Union Church, the seminary hosted the foot-washing and communion service on its playground on Maundy Thursday. President Rev. […]
Lesson 39: Thanksgiving After Communion
After Holy Communion, do this! Today’s Lenten Lesson: Thanksgiving After Communion There’s lots of great features on the Relevant Radio App, but this one is my favorite and I use it every day. Once you’ve downloaded the Relevant Radio App, click on the drop down menu on the right hand side (it’s in the upper […]
Sudan solidarity visit made by secretary general of Anglican Communion
Poggo has been meeting with faith leaders, as well as visiting church and community groups. The visit was made almost one year from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan. It marks the first visit of a non-Sudanese senior-level Anglican clergy since war erupted. The conflict in Sudan is causing a huge humanitarian crisis, with more […]
Communion and FKP Scorpio Announce Merger
Communion ONE UK indie promoters Communion Presents and FKP Scorpio UK have merged to form Communion ONE. Communion was launched as a London clubnight series in 2006 by musicians Kevin Jones from Bears Den, Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons and producer Ian Grimble. FK Scorpio was a UK affiliate of German concert promoter, founded by Folkert […]