As a member of the New England Annual Conference I serve on the Local Church Transformation Team. This team, which falls under the broader category of Congregational Development, takes a big role in visioning, organizing and planning the annual New England Conference School of Congregational Development. The SCD, as we call it, brings together nationally know speakers and educators for the benefit of all area clergy and laity. This year's event takes place November 5-7 in Lexington, MA. The theme is "ACT 2:42 ~ Extending the Table." As Worship Team Coordinator, I will be working at and attending the event. Everyone is welcome! You can find more information about it at:

http://www.newenglandschool.org/

The theme of the event strikes me as particularly important, especially as we prepare to celebrate World Communion Sunday this week. As Christians we should always be seeking to extend our table. Out table is never full! There is always room for one more. So we may want to ask ourselves: Who's missing? Who's not represented at our table? How can we extend our welcome to those who may not have felt welcomed in the past?

Our community is full of people who have not yet heard the good news of Jesus Christ ~ or who have not heard it in a way that speaks to them. How can we extend our table, not only around the world, but also right here in South Burlington?