Today is unofficially ‘International Buy a Priest a Beer Day’. On 9 September annually, people are encouraged to take their priests out for a beer and express their appreciation for all that their priests do for them and their broader communities. While this annual ‘day’ isn’t a formally commemorated day for any Christian denomination, maybe it should be – albeit with additional ginger beer or coffee options.
When was the last time you tangibly expressed your appreciation for the way your priest and deacon support you in your faith walk?
Everyone likes to be appreciated for their contributions and hard work. And, our clergy work extremely hard to respond to their individual calls to ordained ministry, fulfilling a huge array of tasks. So, perhaps today, or another time this month, each of us can make contact with our clergy to show our thanks for all that they do. This could be offering to take your priest out for a regular (or ginger) beer or inviting your priest over for a meal with your household members.
