Covenant celebrates the Lord’s Supper (also called Communion) every Sunday.
The Westminster Confession describes the Lord’s Supper in the following manner:
“…a perpetual remembrance of [Jesus’s] sacrifice in death and as a seal of all the benefits of the sacrifice for true believers. It also signifies the spiritual nourishment and growth of believers in Jesus and their additional commitment to perform all the duties they owe him. Finally it is a bond and pledge of believers’ communion with Jesus and with each other as members of his mystical body (WCF 29.1).”
In this meal, followers of Jesus are reminded of Christ’s saving work, strengthened by God’s grace, and united to Christ and to one another.
Why We Celebrate the Lord’s Supper Every Week
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper each Sunday because we believe God uses this meal to strengthen and nourish our faith. As the gospel is proclaimed in the reading and preaching of Scripture, the Lord’s Supper gives us a tangible way to respond—receiving God’s promises of grace again and being reminded that our hope rests not in ourselves, but in Christ alone. Week by week, this meal shapes us as a people who live by faith, repentance, and gratitude.
Who May Partake?
Those who are baptized believers and have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ are invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper.
If that does not describe you, please know that we are glad to have you present with us in worship. We simply ask that you refrain from participating in the sacrament. Rather than saying something insincere at the table, we hope you would use this time to quietly reflect and consider the claims of Christ. Without faith, the meal at this table is not a blessing.
Children are welcomed to the table when they have made a profession of faith and their faith has been examined by the church.
This process ordinarily begins with conversations between parents and their children, followed by discussion with the pastors.
Our Practice
Each Sunday, the Lord’s Supper is administered reverently and in an orderly way, with clear verbal instructions given during the service.
Gluten‑free bread is available, and we offer both wine and white grape juice.
If you are unable to come forward but wish to participate, you may remain seated and will be served.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Lord’s Supper or would like to learn more, one of the pastors would be glad to speak with you following worship.