About Communion
At his last meal with his disciples before Judas betrayed him to the religious ruling party who had ordered his arrest, Jesus invited them to remember him in a simple meal. He used bread and wine as symbols for his body and blood, which was quite literally about to be broken and spilt as a tragic consequence and glorious culmination of his mission to reconcile God and humankind. Since that time and following Jesus’ command, Christians have often ‘broken bread’ together and given thanks for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, who He is, and all that He did and does on our behalf. This is often also a time when we ponder the Christian proclamation “Jesus is Lord” and listen to what He says to us.
How Do We Celebrate Communion?
At Glenunga, we celebrate communion with a small ceremony on the first Sunday of each month. All those who count Jesus as their Lord are welcome to join us.
The Protocol
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what to expect and do when you’re unfamiliar with ‘how things are done’, so here is how it works in our church:
- Participants are given a clear opportunity by the ushers to come to the front of the church.
- A small pre-cut piece of bread is handed to each participant by the helpers on duty, and grape-juice is served in small individual glass cups.
- People are given the opportunity to kneel at the rail.
- After consuming the elements, participants resume their seats.
(Note that if it’s physically uncomfortable for you to kneel, the ushers will bring the communion materials to your seat for you).
