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    An agape feast or lovefeast is a communal meal shared among Christians, recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the community and fellowship enjoyed by the family of Christ 1 2 3.

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    Agape feast - Wikipedia

    After his conversion in 1738 he introduced the Love Feast to what became known as the Methodist movement. Due to the lack of ordained ministers within Methodism, the Love Feast took on a life of its own, as there were very few opportunities to take Holy Communion. See more

    An agape feast or lovefeast is a term used for various communal meals shared among Christians. The name comes from the Greek word ἀγάπη (agape), which implies love in the sense of brotherly or familial affection. See more

    Oriental Orthodox
    At least some of the Oriental Orthodox churches continue the tradition of this meal, including the See more

    Love Feast (PDF), Church of the Brethren
    A Moravian Love Feast, Will & Deni Films, 20 February 2015, archived from the original on 11 December 2021
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    Early Christianity
    The earliest reference to a meal of the type referred to as agape is in Paul the Apostle's First Epistle to the Corinthians, although the term … See more

    "Lovefeast". Moravian.org. The Moravian Church in North America. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013. See more

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  4. THE LOVE FEAST - Discipleship Ministries

  5. What is a love feast? - GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · A love feast or agape feast was a communal meal eaten by Christians in the early church. Learn about its biblical evidence, historical development, and modern observance in some denominations and house …

  6. The Agape (Love Feasts) in Early Christianity

    Feb 11, 2013 · Learn about the common meal practice of the early church called Agapae or Love Feast, which preceded or followed the Lord's Supper. See biblical and patristic references, historical sources, and the Apostolic …

  7. Love Feast - History of the Early Church

  8. What is a Love Feast? | North Carolina Conference of …

    The Love Feast, or Agape Meal, is a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ.

  9. What Is Agape Love in the Bible? - Learn Religions

    Sep 9, 2024 · Agape love is selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. It is the highest of the four types of love in the Bible. This Greek word, agápē (pronounced uh-GAH-pay ), and variations of it are frequently found throughout the New …

  10. Topical Bible: Agape

  11. Lent: Host an Agape Feast - Ministry Matters

    Jan 12, 2012 · The love (agape) feast is a meal of Christian fellowship that mirrors the meals Jesus shared with his disciples and others throughout his ministry. Fellowship and community are celebrated around the theme of a meal.

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