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What is Exchanging the Peace?

April 26, 2017exchanging peace

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What is Exchanging the Peace?

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Before Communion we exchange the Peace. The practice is an ancient one and symbolically settles differences that may divide the body of Christ before receiving Holy Communion. At Church of the Holy Spirit, during this part of our service, people welcome one another by extending their hand to shake yours and wish you, “Peace of the Lord.” The usual response is, “And also with you.

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Before Communion we exchange the Peace. The practice is an ancient one and symbolically settles differences that may divide the body of Christ before receiving Holy Communion.