Loaves and Fishes Guild
Liska Lackey, Chair

And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And all ate and were filled. Luke 9:16-17

The miracle of the loaves and fishes is told repeatedly in the Gospels.  A large number of people have gathered with Jesus and he has been teaching them all day.  The people become hungry but the apostles do not have enough money to feed the crowd.  Then a young man steps forward with his five loaves and two fishes and offers them to Jesus.  From this offering the whole crowd is fed.

Similarly, we all gather at the Chapel of the Cross for learning, growth, and fellowship. And while we are gathered together, the Loaves and Fishes Guild is asked to "feed the multitudes."  (We are not expected to perform miracles, but serving cake and punch to 300 people in 30 minutes or less can be a lesson in faith!) Through the simple act of offering refreshment in a variety of settings, including Sunday mornings and parish dinners and receptions, our mission is to nurture parish hospitality.  Sipping lemonade together in the heat of the summer, passing syrup for your Shrove Tuesday pancakes-these are all opportunities to share and create ties with one another.  The Annual Parish Barbecue is one of the largest events that the guild coordinates.  This year's barbecue will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. Please join us as we gather at the end of the summer to share a meal together.