Holy Light: COS Love Feast

December 14, 2025

The Love Feast is an ancient observance, dating from the early days of the Christian Church. You may find it mentioned in Acts, Chapter 2. It is a simple meal of the faithful in a service of worship.

Love Feasts are a cherished tradition of the Moravian Church. Love Feasts are a religious service of fellowship that combines a simple meal with music, scripture readings, and hymns. It is a revival of the early Christian "agape" or love feasts and is characterized by simplicity, dignity, and musical devotion. Singing is a vital part of the service. Hymns, carols, and songs are used to convey the message of the day, and choirs may perform anthems. The singing is incorporated into the service as the meal is shared. A basic, easily shared meal is a central feature. In many traditions, this is a sweet bun or cookie and coffee, tea or occasionally, an alternative beverage.

The Moravian Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America established full-communion ties in 1999, affirming their kinship in Christ. Christ Our Shepherd has offered Love Feasts since 2003.