Newcomer Dinners

(also known as Get-Acquainted Dinners)

Visitors to the church are invited to these dinners which are held in members’ homes three or four times a year. The ministers and some church members also attend, offering an opportunity to learn more about the church while meeting some new friends.

This food is the gift of the whole universe — the earth, the sky and much hard work. May we live in a way that is worthy of this food. May we transform our unskillful states of mind, especially that of greed. May we eat only foods that nourish us and prevent illness. May we accept this food for the realization of the way of understanding and love.

— Buddhist Grace