Koinonia is the anglicisation of a Greek word (κοινωνία) that means communion by intimate participation. The word is used frequently in the New Testament of the Bible to describe the relationship within the early Christian church as well as the act of breaking bread in the manner which Christ prescribed during the Passover meal [John 6:48-69, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthian 10:16, 1 Corinthians 11:24]. As a result the word is used within the Christian Church to participate, as Paul says, in the Communion of – in this manner it identifies the idealised state of fellowship and community that should exist, this we call – Communion.
I just came back from a fantastic mini-retreat at Camp Koinonia with 7 other youth pastors/community youth workers. We had a fantastic time! We spent the night in a cabin and I cannot express adequately the fellowship we shared and continue to share. I know that it is not common for most pastors to share such a genuine level of friendship with the other pastors in their community. We are all aware of the blessing we find in one-another and mourn that it does not happen more often amongst our brothers and sisters elsewhere.
There are many I am glad to be journeying with – family and friends; the youth God has led my way; my co-workers – each brilliant and passionately faithful; and I’m glad to be journeying with my fellow disciples. Thanks for a crazy-fun, moving, ridiculous evening. Thanks for sharing the yoke.
Harnessing Chaos 