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Sacrament of Communion

Do this in rememberence of me.

Schedule of Sacrament

  • 12 September 2010, Sunday
        Return to Fall Schedule
  • 3 October 2010, Sunday
        World Communion
  • 31 October 2010, Sunday
        All Saint's Day
  • 28 November 2010, Sunday
        First Sunday in Advent
  • 24 December 2010, Friday
        7:30 pm Christmas Eve
  • 2 January 2011, Sunday
        Second Sunday of Christmas
  • 9 March 2011, Wednesday
        7:30 pm Ash Wednesday
  • 13 March 2011 Sunday
        First Sunday of Lent
  • 17 April 2011 Sunday
        Passion/Palm Sunday
  • 12 June 2011, Sunday
        Pentecost-Confirmation
  • 17 July 2011, Sunday
  • 14 August 2011, Sunday
  • 11 September 2011, Sunday

Rev. Dr. Rosenau has written an interesting and informative reflection on the sacrament of communion. Click on the title to read this article: Gathered 'Round the Table of the Lord: Reflections on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

The Lord's Supper

"For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes." (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

"The Lord's Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. During his earthly ministry Jesus shared meals with his followers as a sign of community and acceptance and as an occasion for his own ministry. " (Book of Order W-2.4001a)

Around the Table of the Lord, God's people are in communion with Christ and with all who belong to Christ. Reconciliation with Christ compels reconciliation with one another. All the baptized faithful are to be welcomed to the Table, and none shall be excluded because of race, sex, age, economic status, social class, handicapping condition, difference of culture or language, or any barrier created by human injustice. Coming to the Lord's Table the faithful are actively to seek reconciliation in every instance of conflict or division between them and their neighbors. (Book of Order W-2.4006)

The Lord's Supper is to be observed on the Lord's Day, in the regular place of worship, and in a manner suitable to the particular occasion and local congregation. It is appropriate to celebrate the Lord's Supper as often as each Lord's Day. It is to be celebrated regularly and frequently enough to be recognized as integral to the Service for the Lord's Day. (Book of Order W-2.4009)

The invitation to the Lord's Supper is extended to all who have been baptized, remembering that 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. In preparing to receive Christ in this Sacrament, the believer is to confess sin and brokenness, to seek reconciliation with God and neighbor, and to trust in Jesus Christ for cleansing and renewal. Even one who doubts or whose trust is wavering may come to the Table in order to be assured of God's love and grace in Christ Jesus. (Book of Order W-2.4011a)