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The Shape of the Liturgy
At the heart of the liturgy are
two principle parts that hold everything together: the
Word and the Sacrament of the Altar (Holy Communion).
These two activities have guided and given shape to
Christian worship since the time of the Apostles. The
beginning of the service provides a time for Gathering;
time to prepare our hearts and minds for the Word. After
the Sacrament of the Altar, the service moves to a conclusion
with a blessing and a dismissal, sending us out into
the world to witness in word and action about the Good
News of God's love in Christ. These four functions give
the liturgy its basic shape.
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