College Books Set Aside
For Moravian Lovefeast
The days of compulsory chapel are
tone at most universities, but one
religious tradition continues to have
mass appeal for students at Wake Forest
University. Two thirds of the student
body set ate' ? "heir books for a
ceremony thr % the beginning of
the Christ .as ? the Moravian
lov^-ast
The aaoi> ... ? <iors the custom of
early ^hnst <\tis who broke bread
?;>grther to signify their union,
fellowship and love. In 1727, the Mora
vian church revived the practice of shar
ing a simple meal, calling it a lovefeast.
The Moravians brought the tradition to
Winston-Salem in 1753; Wake Forest
adopted it more than 200 years later.
"This is a Winston-Salem tradition
we have made our own ? a peaceful
pause in the hectic weeks between
Thanksgiving and Christmas," said Ed
Christman, university chaplain.
Students look forward to the annual
event.
"The lovefeast is a time when the
Wake Forest community leaves behind
the things of this world to come together
and focus on the true meaning of
Christmas," said senior Tim McSwain.
The night of the service, luminaries
light the pathway to the steps of Wait
Chapel. Carillon ring a cheerful greeting
as winter chill is left outside.
A 200-point Moravian star, hanging
in the chapel chancel welcomes
students, faculty and administrators.
The paper stars were first made in
Germany in 1850 to serve as reminders
of the star that led the wise men to the
child in Bethlehem. Red-skirted beeswax
candles are given to each person who
enters the chapel. The tradition began
during a lovefeast in Germany in 1741,
when Johannes von Watteville gave
children candies trimmed with red rib
bons.
The clear tones of trumpets and
French horns reach to the back row of
the balcony, where the last guests take
their seats. Expectant murmurs ruffle
through the crowd as the final notes
fade away and a local Moravian minis
ter reads a passage of scripture. Heads
bow for a prayer. Handbells sound a
prelude for the advent meditation
delivered by the chaplain.
"Dieners," or servers, then distribute
cups of coffee and baskets of sweet
buns, while the congregation fills the air
with familiar carols.
The Moravian blessing is given:
"Come, Lord Jesus, our guest to be.
and bless these gifts bestowed by Thee,"
and the gathering of 2,400 share the
lovefeast.
Afterward, the lights are slowly dim
med. The advent wreath candle be
comes a focal point of light in the dark
ness. Two dieners light their candle
from the single flame and pass it on.
Candle by candle, the light spreads to il
luminate the chapel. Upturned faces
reflect the warm glow.
The choir sings the opening phrases
of the Moravian hymn Morning Star
and the congregation echoes the song.
Everyone stands to sing Joy to the
World. Candles are raised and held aloft
for the last stanza.
Then, all is quiet.
"Students walk out with hands curv
ed protectly around the flame," Christ
man said. "There is a mystery and maj
esty that people want to take with
them."
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