I think it is situational to why a person "cannot" have that foretaste. Is there a particular situation that you have in mind?
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I think a lot about my fellow restaurant workers, and other people caught in capitalism trying to survive. Sometimes just holding our loves together (and paying bills) can seperate us from Sunday gatherings. And, at least in my area, there's not really another option that works with my schedule.
aug 20, 2025, 2:38 pm • 3 0 • view
This is a reality the church needs to face., especally because persons in this situation are often on the lower end of the class war, and are marginalized. Even church crowds take ffor granted that a resturant will be open after church.
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I don' tthink its a situational per person issue. This is the culture and society we live in. People that don't work banker hours or ar retired are often excluded from the activities and life of a church community.
aug 20, 2025, 2:40 pm • 3 0 • view
As someone in this situation, what do you think would be the solution? I'm asking out of genuine curiosity and belief that you probably know better than I do!
aug 20, 2025, 2:54 pm • 2 0 • view
Honestly? A 24/7 chapel. A place for people to go when they can and connect with the body and blood and blessing. People can go together as able, crossing lines of secular community with church community. A place could connect people more so than a time slot. That's one solution.
aug 20, 2025, 3:00 pm • 1 0 • view
Another is a mobile alter. A priest can set up times to hold service in parking lots and parks. Odd times where people can come as able. Not in a set time rhythm (IE always on thursday at 2) but set up times as we are in communication with the people who want to gather.
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All in all, it's going to require community work, connecting with various groups of people and translating their need to the church.
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Aaron has made clear elsethread that he is obliged to work for pay on Sundays.
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