In the United Methodist tradition, we affirm two sacraments in the spiritual and faith life of participants and members. At the beginning of our spiritual lives, Holy Baptism is our entry into our lifelong journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, and Holy Communion nourishes and sustains us on that journey.
The sacrament of Holy Communion, sometimes called the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is a celebration of Jesus’ meal with the disciples in an upper room on the night he was betrayed. The Gospels tell us that Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to his disciples with the words: “This is my body.” When the meal was over, he took wine, blessed it, gave it to his disciples with the words: “This is the cup of the cup of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.” We are reminded of our relationship with Christ and the importance of his incarnation, death, and resurrection.
We serve Holy Communion using grape juice so that children and persons maintaining sobriety may participate, and do so (at this time) using individual cups to minimize health risk. All are invited to receive Holy communion. Membership is not required.
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