I took my first communion at St. Paul Lutheran church in Skokie, Illinois. It was a good experience which I remember vividly. That was in 1957. The article at the bottom of which I am now typing is an accurate summary of my Confirmation classes on Saturday mornings. Regarding Christianity in general, my hope is for shared communion with Methodists and (yes) with Roman Catholics. My particular reasons would take up more space than the present one allows. Now as never before, it's time for our felt love for Jesus and in other to bring us together. My single criticism of the Lutheran church in general is that, at least back then, seemed more interested in doctrinal matters than in matters of Christian love. I am nonetheless hopeful, because the Bible teaches God is love.