November 2026

Food has a way of doing what words sometimes cannot: You belong here. Pull up a chair. Stay awhile.

For Christians, food carries an even deeper meaning. We break bread in remembrance of Christ, receiving the ordinary gift of food as a sign of limitless grace.

Jesus repeatedly made meals spaces where boundaries were challenged and circles of belonging widened. He noticed hunger and answered it with abundance. What might it mean for the church to set the table and serve generous portions of welcome, nourishment and community? This issue of the Outlook explores the bounty and welcome of food.