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Community Corner

Drive Through Communion (Moment of Grace)

On
the first Monday morning of each month, beginning October 7th, St. Paul United
Church of Christ (UCC) will offer a "Moment of Grace," drive-through
Communion for commuters on their way to work.  
The drive-through Communion, which will take less than a minute, will be
available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and will be open to the general public,
regardless of their church affiliation. 

To
participate, commuters may drive into the Church's west side parking lot from
Slade Street, and then, may follow signs that guide them toward the end of the
building.  Once stopped, they will remain
in their vehicle, roll down their car window, and receive Communion by
intinction, says the Rev. David Mercer, Pastor of St. Paul UCC.   Communion by intinction, he explains,
involves placing a wafer in the hand of the recipient, who then dips the wafer
in a cup of wine before placing the wafer in his or her mouth. 



"The
whole idea behind it is to provide people with a 'Moment of Grace' before they
begin their commute and into the world of work, which is often anything but
gracious," Rev. Mercer says. 

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As
noted, the service is available to all 
persons, regardless of their church affiliation, and is in keeping with
St. Paul UCC's practice of "Open Communion."



About St. Paul UCC

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St. Paul UCC is located
at 144 East Palatine Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067.  Located just west of Northwest Highway (Route
14) in Palatine.  Phone:  847.358.0399 | Web:  http://stpaul-ucc.org/.



One
of the two oldest churches in Palatine, St. Paul UCC dates to 1835.  The church has grown
and progressed in Palatine over the years, and today stands as a cornerstone of
the Christian community.  In direct
reflection of the United Church of Christ’s theme, “God is Still Speaking,” St.
Paul UCC continues to balance religious tradition with new ideas for
religion that are relevant and timeless.




All are welcome to visit St. Paul during Sunday services, and of course, to
learn more from the church’s website, http://stpaul-ucc.org/, which features information about
its ministries, including community outreach programs that support the local
community, as well as the worldwide community.

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