Theme: The church as the body of Christ is "in the world" and needs to relate to spiritual things but keep its feet firmly planted on solid ground. How does it do that? Confession leads to forgiveness.

Summary: A rehearsal for the medieval play Everyman erupts into an argument when the actor playing Everyman cannot confess.

Playing Time: 7 minutes

Place: Your church

Props: None

Costumes: Mideval

Time: The present

Cast:
Everyman
Conscience -- a woman
Confession -- a woman

(A REHEARSAL FOR EVERYMAN)

EVERYMAN: Oh, you give me great contentment, Conscience, certainly, with your sweet words.

CONSCIENCE: Now, let us go together, Everyman, lovingly to that cleansing river, Confession.

EVERYMAN: Oh, I weep for joy; I wish we were there! but, I beg you to tell me, if you will, where Conf…