The Lord’s Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. In the Lord’s Supper, the church blesses God by following God’s commands, gives thanks to God for working in our lives, and anticipates the fulfillment of the Kingdom Christ proclaimed. We are renewed and empowered, sustained, and sealed in God’s covenant of grace through Christ’s self-offering.

Who May Receive

The Lord’s Supper is open to all who believe, trust, and follow Christ. Access to the Table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love.

When

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper generally on the first Sunday of every month. We also celebrate Communion on special Sundays such as the Easter Sunrise Service and the Christmas Eve 11:00 p.m. service.

Children

Baptized children who are being nurtured and instructed in the significance of the invitation to the Table and the meaning of their response are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper, recognizing that their understanding of participation will vary according to their maturity. Parents may provide the primary instruction and decide at what age their children are ready to receive communion. “Communion classes” are periodically offered within the context of Sunday school to help nurture and instruct our young children.

Responsibility

The Session is responsible for authorizing all observances of the Lord’s Supper. Communion is administered by one of the pastors of the church and assisted by elders of the church.