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Sharing of the Peace

Also called The Peace.

In plain words

The moment people greet those near them with “Peace be with you.” A nod or smile is enough.

The fuller definition

The moment in the service when people greet those near them with “Peace be with you,” usually before communion. A handshake, a nod or a smile is enough. It comes from Jesus’ greeting to his disciples after the resurrection.

Where it comes from

John 20:19–21

See where this comes in a SundayThe four parts of a service, in order, about an hour.Open the picture

In Sunday worship: The parts of a service, daily prayer, and the things you see in a church.