Jewish wedding traditions adopted by non-Jewish couple

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

It's one thing to commune all who ask for the Sacrament, it's quite another to invite all, especially when the official position is against it.

And again, I ask how is each individual's status to be known? How else do you offer communion? Generally speaking, when communion happens, it's kind of like, "we're doing this now." Then the congregants either line up and kneel, or it's passed around to them.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

And again, I ask how is each individual's status to be known? How else do you offer communion? Generally speaking, when communion happens, it's kind of like, "we're doing this now." Then the congregants either line up and kneel, or it's passed around to them.

In Presbyterian churches, at least, there is typically an invitation before Communion to the effect that all who are baptized and who seek to follow Christ are invited to commune. ("Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared" or words that effect.) A similar announcement may be in the service bulletin. My experience in Episcopal and other churches is similar.

So, to follow on what Vito said, the officiant (or the bulletin) states the position of the church as to who can receive. That having been done, the officiant will not question someone who presents him or herself for the Sacrament (or who takes bread and cup when passed).

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

In Presbyterian churches, at least, there is typically an invitation before Communion to the effect that all who are baptized and who seek to follow Christ are invited to commune. ("Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared" or words that effect.) A similar announcement may be in the service bulletin. My experience in Episcopal and other churches is similar.

So, to follow on what Vito said, the officiant (or the bulletin) states the position of the church as to who can receive. That having been done, the officiant will not question someone who presents him or herself for the Sacrament (or who takes bread and cup when passed).

And this has been my experience as well; I suppose that's what I meant by "we're doing this now" (I'm Presbyterian, too.)

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

(I'm Presbyterian, too.)

A Kappa and a Presbyterian. I knew I liked you (says the man married to a Kappa and a Presbyterian).

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

A Kappa and a Presbyterian. I knew I liked you (says the man married to a Kappa and a Presbyterian).

You're not my husband are you? Kidding. My husband isn't Greek.

KSUViolet - absolutely gorgeous chuppahs. Thanks for sharing. We should also find some photos of some other wedding traditions from other faiths. I think Hindu weddings (I've only seen photos, not been to one) are gorgeous.

I seem to recall a story in the worst wedding thread about a Jewish bridesmaid having communion forced upon her by the pastor, even after she showed him her Star of David pendant. I'll see if I can find it and link.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

I think Hindu weddings (I've only seen photos, not been to one) are gorgeous.

They are. Seeing it in person is even more so.

Henna (groom's name is traditionally written somewhere in it and he has to find it.)



The altar, called a mandap (again, beautiful):

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

I seem to recall a story in the worst wedding thread about a Jewish bridesmaid having communion forced upon her by the pastor, even after she showed him her Star of David pendant. I'll see if I can find it and link.

amIblue, that was me.

DaffyKD

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by DaffyKD

amIblue, that was me.

DaffyKD

That truly was a horrendous story.

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