Non-Conformist Churches Communion Service |
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In 'non-conformist' churches (not Anglican, Catholic or Orthodox e.g. Baptist, Brethren, Methodist etc.) communion happens in very similar ways. The Bible is read, and songs are sung that recall Jesus' last meal with his friends (the 'Last Supper'), and his death on the cross. |
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After prayer, a loaf of bread will be broken open; sometimes it is already cut into small pieces. The bread is to remind people of Jesus' body, broken on the cross. The people remain in their seats, and the bread is passed to them. Each person takes and eats a piece of the bread. |
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Then the wine is poured into a glass or a goblet. Sometimes it has already been poured into small, individual glasses. Each person takes a sip. The wine is red, to remind people that Jesus bled as he died on the cross. In Brethren churches, communion usually takes place in a service of 'open worship', when there is no set structure, and members of the congregation can take part as they feel God leads them. Salvation Army churches and Quaker Meetings do not have communion services. |
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