What do Lutherans believe about Communion?

Holy Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran church. In Holy Communion, Lutherans recall the saving acts of God through Word, bread and wine, and are connected with Christ and with Christians of all times and places. In this sacrament we are fed with the Body and Blood of Christ. Sometimes Holy Communion is called the Eucharist, which is Greek for “thanksgiving,” and may also be used as the name for the liturgical celebration of the sacrament.  Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran church. In Holy Communion, Lutherans recall the saving acts of God through Word, bread and wine, and are connected with Christ and with
Christians of all times and places. In this sacrament we are fed with the Body and Blood of Christ.
Sometimes Holy Communion is called the Eucharist, which is Greek for “thanksgiving,” and may also be used as the name for the liturgical celebration of the sacrament.

Why does St. John’s celebrate Holy Communion every week?

It was Martin Luther’s confessional affirmation that Lutherans celebrate Holy Communion weekly. Through Luther’s preaching and catechetical writing, Luther encouraged those attending public worship, to participate in the fullest possible way by hearing the Word (both read and preached),singing the praise of God, joining in the prayers, and receiving Holy Communion. Because of various historical and cultural influences since that time, Lutheran congregations began to celebrate the sacrament less frequently. In a recent effort to recover Luther’s early understanding of the need to offer weekly Communion, the ELCA has strongly encouraged contemporary Lutheran churches to reclaim the practice of weekly Communion celebration.

Invitation to the Table

If you are a baptized Christian, and confess that Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, died so that we might be saved from sin and death, you are welcome to come to the Lord’s Table and receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. All children are invited forward to receive a blessing from Pastor.

Please note that both wine and grape juice are offered at the Communion table at St. John’s.

If you would like to discuss this sacrament further with the Pastor email: Stjohnspastor1@verizon.net  or call 215-257-9643
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