Meeting Christ in Community

Stay tuned for information and dates for Body & Soul 2008!

You are warmly invited to gather in Christian community around The Largest Table. Every Wednesday St. John’s Church hosts a 15-minute noon worship service with communion in the sanctuary, followed by a community lunch served free of charge in Fellowship Hall until 1:30 p.m. We believe Christ is truly present in the breaking of the bread. This simple act of fellowship and hospitality lies at the heart of this outreach ministry.

Located in the heart of Columbus, St. John’s is ideally positioned to serve as a transformational agent for the diverse population that lives and works downtown. The Largest Table was conceived not only to provide meals to those in need, but to serve as a catalyst for the gathering of true Christian community in which barriers are dissolved and all are freely invited to join Christ around the table.

Each week we welcome a wonderfully varied community of individuals who come from all walks of life. You can read more about The Largest Table in the February 26, 2004 edition of the Columbus Dispatch. Our April 21, 2006 fundraiser at The Waterford Tower, Body & Soul, was a great success that has helped ensure the continued vitality of this ministry.

Volunteers are always needed! We are seeking groups of 8-10 volunteers to prepare and serve the Wednesday noon meal. This is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship, and a wonderful chance to meet new people from many walks of life. If you are part of such a group, or if you would like to join a team already in place to help on a given Wednesday, please let us know! Full supervision will be provided by The Largest Table Mission Team.

We also welcome the donation of food supplies, or any personal hygiene items (regular or trial size) that you might be able to provide for our guests.  A sumptuous variety of home-baked desserts has become a staple of every meal. Or perhaps you are part of a Sunday School group who might provide table decorations for us. For all these and any other questions, please contact Pastor Kathy Dwyer or call the church office at 614-224-8634.