Revisiting Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connections Between Coffee and Faith

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Learn the fascinating spiritual connections to coffee and grow in your faith. And join us as we revisit this important topic. So many of us depend on our morning (and afternoon) coffee. But do we remember to bless it and to do our Christian duty by it? Listen to learn more... Coffee, in short, is common everywhere and impacts people's day-to-day lives all over the world. It can be fancy and expensive or basic and affordable, served in big mugs or tiny cups, drunk on the go or savored slowly, but in its various forms, it tops most lists (along with tea and beer) of most-consumed beverages in the world. Because we use it so much, both in our culture and in our churches, it’s only fitting that as Christians, we examine this drink in our midst. What is its role in our social lives? Are we using coffee in wholesome and meaningful ways? Do we savor it as part of God's creation? What consideration do we give to the ways that coffee is made and processed in terms of how we relate to God's creation and to one another? Today, the Rev. Tim Schenck takes us on a journey examining the origins and rituals of coffee preparation and consumption. He discusses how coffee, the early Christian response to coffee and ways in which we choose to prepare and drink coffee, can affect our spiritual lives. He also notes our responsibility as Christians to consider how our consumption of coffee affects people's lives globally. How can we consume coffee in ways that build communities rather than exploit people?

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