The Lord's Supper
(Communion or Eucharist)

We practice the Lord’s Supper (Communion or Eucharist) weekly for at least four reasons:

1. New Testament Pattern: Communion was central to worship on the first day of the week in the early church, as seen in Acts 2:42 and Acts 20:7. By celebrating weekly, we follow the scriptural pattern of gathering to honor the Lord’s death and resurrection through tangible elements.

2. Historical Tradition: Weekly communion is a long-standing tradition dating back to the earliest church, as documented in the Didache (c. 100 AD) and supported by early fathers like Justin Martyr. During the Reformation, John Calvin also urged that the Lord's table should be spread weekly to nourish the faithful.

3. Sacramental Grace: Beyond a mere memorial, we believe the table is a sacramental means of grace where Jesus is truly present to nourish our souls through the Holy Spirit. This weekly practice provides a necessary moment to repent, receive spiritual nourishment, and experience the grace of God.

4. Church Unity: Weekly communion fosters unity within the church, reminding us that we are one body in Christ (1 Cor 10:17). By gathering at the table every Sunday, we visibly reaffirm our covenant with God and each other, strengthening our community.

Anyone who has been baptized through a Christian Church and actively holds to the gospel of Jesus Christ as proclaimed in scripture is welcome to participate in the Lord's Supper, including children with "age-and-ability appropriate faith" as determined by parents and church elders.