Receiving Communion

 

An open invitation to receive communion

In the Episcopal Church all are invited to join us at God's table. This means that all who are drawn to our Lord’s table to receive the blessed bread and wine, wherever you are on your spiritual journey are welcome to join us for communion. To receive, come forward to the altar rail when the usher indicates and either kneel or stand.  Hold out your hands for the bread; help guide the chalice to your lips by grasping the base of the chalice.  If you wish to come forward to receive a blessing rather than the bread and wine, indicate that desire as well by crossing your arms over your chest.

 

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Children and communion

The invitation for all to join us at God's table extends to children. They are welcome to fully participate in communion.  
Children are educated about communion in Sunday School, and additionally in an option Communion Class held in Lent every few years for elementary aged children, this ends on Easter with a special recognition of their learning.  
 

 

Mobility or Physical Disability

While most of our facility is accessible to persons with mobility or physical disabilities (entrance, fellowship hall, bathroom), unfortunately getting to the altar rail is not.  If for any reason you are not able to come to the altar rail but would like to receive communion, please indicate this to an usher, and ministers will bring you communion.