Each year, the first Sunday in October is celebrated as World Communion Sunday by Christians of many denominations and affiliations. This is both an affirmation that Jesus intends his followers to be united and a recognition that we are not yet. Sadly, differing theologies and practices prevent all Christians from gathering together at one table. However, there is still something hopeful in our willingness, at least one day a year, to push our tables closer together. If we cannot exactly agree on all of the particulars on who can participate, and how we partake together, and what it all means, at least we honor the centrality of this sacrament in the faith of so many Christians. And we covenant to gather in Jesus' name at the Lord's Table on this same day. As a member and minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), I strive to be part of a movement for unity where all Christians are welcomed and affirmed at Jesus' table. Still, I suspect that my welcome and