Coffee Hour vs Sunday Brunch

 I remember when the time after Sunday worship was a simple coffee hour. There were no snacks, just coffee in the parish hall for the adults and play time outside or in a classroom for the children. This was in my church in a distant time and place. 

Then somebody started bringing donuts.

Then it was a cheese puffs.

Then it became cookies, and little sandwiches.

Then it included a fruit or veggie tray.

And finally the aroma of breakfast casseroles, mini meatballs, or other temptations started wafting into the sanctuary about the time people were walking up to receive their communion wafer and sip (now intinction) of wine.

This past week it was chili and cornbread.

Yes, these days we find ourselves having a nice brunch on most Sundays depending on who is signed up for "coffee hour".

I don't mind, but it does create a certain level of competition between the cooks. 

When it is our turn, Pewsterspouse and I sometimes have a "debate" over what to prepare, we review what foods usually go uneaten, and on occasion we talk about what others have served. 

I sense the competitiveness when we are planning.

Of course if nobody signs up we get... 

Coffee!