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<p>Deepen your own and your congregation’s understanding and practice of Holy Communion, or begin a Eucharistic ministry, through this wide-ranging study of This Holy Mystery, Scripture, Church history and United Methodist theology and practice of the sacrament.</p> <p>This course will reference but go beyond the official United Methodist documents to include art, music, film and video resources to enrich our understanding and participation in the sacrament.</p> <p>Participants will need a Bible and, if possible, a United Methodist hymnal and Book of Worship. Other materials (including This Holy Mystery) will be downloaded. Class members should be prepared for daily reading, reflection and online discussion.</p> <p>This study is guaranteed to deepen your experience of Holy Communion, providing resources and ideas for laypeople and clergy who plan and lead worship and provide pastoral care.</p> <p>This course has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of Discipleship) as an advanced course with 10 contact hours in Lay Servant Ministries.</p>