Interpretations of the 2018 Creative Festivals Theme

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

Possible interpretations of the theme may include but are not limited to some of the following ideas:

• Depictions of early Christians worshipping
• People worshipping during Divine Liturgy today
• Receiving Holy Communion
• People praying in church
• Fellowship in the church
• The idea that the Church is comprised of people; the Church is not just a building
• Learning about things Jesus taught the Apostles by listening to the Epistle and Gospel readings
• Helping one another like the early Christians did by donating food or clothing, serving at a homeless shelter, etc.
• Living our lives according to Jesus’ teachings
• Comparing how our traditions and worship reflect those of the ancient church
• Handing down traditions of the Church from one generation to the next
• Ways we can preserve our Orthodox faith