Montezuma drank it for strength; an early Roman Bishop declared that drinking chocolate didn’t count as breaking a religious fast; and today, in popular culture, chocolate plays a role in religious feats and romantic
courtship. September 13 is International Chocolate Day, and we’ll consider all the ways even a common sweet treat can be a point of departure for considering our principles and purposes. Service Leader: Orlita Kissane. Second Sunday collection will go to Oxford Community Choice Pantry.