In holy baptism, the triune God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) delivers us from the forces of evil, puts our sinful self to death, gives us new birth, adopts us as children, and makes us members of the body of Christ, the church. We live our baptism daily. Although a person is baptized once, the gift of baptism continues throughout life, a constant source of remembrance and reforming as we continue to promise: ~ to live among God’s faithful people, ~ to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper, ~ to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, ~ to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, ~ and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. Through these promises, we ask God to help and guide us as we say “Yes!”

Holy Communion is the meal that Jesus shares with the disciples that wish to be continually reformed into the disciples needed for this world. Called and sent, Christ’s disciples seek to help reform this world into one where love is the greatest gift, and Jesus’ example is at the center of the faith that informs our actions. Since all are in constant need of the forgiveness and grace that God provides, Christ offers Christ’s self in the form of word, prayer, and this meal of bread and wine that transforms into Christ’s real presence, and we eat and drink Christ into our selves. By taking Christ in, we disciples are then sent out to the world to be Christ for all people. Both wine & white grape juice are offered, and gluten-free wafers are available on request. Anyone who prefers not to receive communion is welcome to come forward to receive a blessing; simply keep your hands folded to indicate this preference.

Everyone. We do not restrict Holy Communion from anyone at All Saints. If you have any questions, please have a conversation with the pastor prior to worship.