Sacraments

HOLY COMMUNION

We practice open communion in our worship services. Any member or visitor who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is welcome to join us in this visible Sign of His presence. We take communion together in worship because Jesus commanded us to do so. Communion helps us draw close to Him, to meet Him, and receive Him in our hearts

At the 8:00 & 9:30 am services, communion is served to participants in their seats. Elders will pass a tray with bread, which you may take and hold. When all have been served, we partake together. Later, cups will distributed in the same way.

At the 11:00 am service, communion is served at stations around sanctuary. Participants are asked to go to a station and take piece of bread as well as a cup of juice. You may consume it immediately or take it back to your seat. Those who are unable to make the trip will be served at their seat by a pastor.

Communion Schedule

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month. Communion is also served Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and at other special worship services throughout the year.

BAPTISM

When Presbyterians speak of baptism as a covenant, we emphasize the multiple commitments involved. First and most basic, there is God's commitment to us. Then there are the commitments the community of faith makes to us. Finally, and no less important, are the commitments we make to God, to our children, and to the church. That is why our Book of Order echoes Calvin's own two-sided treatment of baptism's gracious character when it says:

Baptism enacts and seals what the Word proclaims: God's redeeming grace offered to all people. Baptism is God's gift of grace and also God's summons to respond to that grace. Baptism calls to repentance, to faithfulness, and to discipleship. Baptism gives the church its identity and commissions the church for ministry to the world.