Communion
Learn more about elements of the Lord’s Supper.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
In Community of Christ tradition, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is offered as the main focus on the first Sunday of each month, as well as other appropriate times of gathering within the church’s life. A primary purpose of this sacrament is to remember the life, death, resurrection, and continuing presence of Jesus Christ.
Communion Service Elements
The message should be based on the sacrament of Communion. The focus scripture can be included in this message or offered as a separate message.
Select a scripture reading from the following sacred writings that root the sacrament in scripture and Christian history. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-39
This can also be separated into “Blessing and Serving of Bread” followed by “Blessing and Serving of Wine.”
Invitation to Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is a sacrament in which we remember the life, death, resurrection, and continuing presence of Jesus Christ.
In Community of Christ, we also experience Communion as an opportunity to renew our baptismal covenant and to be formed as disciples who live Christ’s mission. Others may have different or added understandings within their faith traditions. We invite all who participate in the Lord’s Supper to do so in the love and peace of Jesus Christ.