The Lord’s Supper (also called Holy Communion or the Eucharist) is one of the sacraments of the church and a central practice of Lutheran worship. In this meal, Christ meets us through simple elements of bread and wine, joined to God’s promise of mercy, forgiveness, and new life.
Lutherans understand the Lord’s Supper as a means of grace—a way God actively gives forgiveness of sins, strengthens faith, and draws us more deeply into relationship with God and with one another. This sacrament is not something we earn or fully comprehend; it is a gift given freely by God for the sake of the world. As Martin Luther emphasized, the heart of the meal is the promise that it is given “for you.” At this table, Christ nourishes us for the journey of faith and sends us back into the world renewed for lives of love, justice, and service.
All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. This table belongs to Christ, not to any one congregation or denomination. If you are baptized and desire to receive the grace God offers here, you are invited to come.
During worship, ushers will invite people forward by pew. You will receive the bread from the presiding minister and then proceed to the assisting minister, who will offer either wine or grape juice.
If you have questions about the Lord’s Supper, we welcome conversation and are always glad to walk with you in faith.