Holy Communion

Gathering at the table every week is central to who we are- Here we receive Christ’s forgiveness and presence given for us.  Here we experience a foretaste of the feast to come. Here we become what we eat: the body of Christ broken and given for the world.  Here we receive sustenance for the journey ahead.

We practice an open table—everyone is welcome to receive.

We, as Lutherans, believe Christ is present in, with, and under the bread and wine.  Children are welcomed to receive prior to any instruction with their parents’ acceptance.  It is common to see toddlers receiving communion at First Lutheran.  Those who do not want to receive may receive a blessing.