What happens during a Communion Service?

A Methodist Communion service (often called the Service of Holy Communion, Breaking of Bread, or the Lord's Supper) follows a pattern with ancient Christian roots, where worshippers gather to remember and celebrate Jesus Christ's death and resurrection and give thanks for God's saving love.

Through prayers, Bible readings, the sharing of bread and non-alcoholic wine, Christians recall Jesus' command at the Last Supper to "do this in remembrance of me." Methodists understand Communion not only as a memorial but also as a means of grace - a sacred encounter in which Christ is truly present by the Holy Spirit, strengthening faith, deepening fellowship with God and one another, and sending the Church out to live and serve in the world.

The celebration of communion here in this church is an open table – where all are welcome to take and receive both the bread and the wine, whether you’re baptised or not, or confirmed or not. The Methodist Church truly believes that no one is excluded from the table of the Lord; it is open to all those who love the Lord and those seeking to love the Lord.

The bread is usually gluten-free; when it's not, we will have gluten-free bread available. The wine is non-alcoholic.

Children of all ages are welcome to receive communion.