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Communion is an ancient tradition practiced by the Church since Jesus introduced it the night before he died. He told them that night that the bread was his body, broken for them. And the wine was his blood poured out for them. The Bible teaches that Jesus died to provide forgiveness for our sins and gain access to Heaven for us. It's no wonder the Church has celebrated this act for 2 millennia.
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Communion, the Lord's Supper, the Eucharist.
Whatever you are used to calling it, it is a time with a little piece of bread and some wine or juice that represents the body and blood of Jesus on the Cross.
At TPC, we practice open communion. That means that we have no limitations on who may take communion. Regardless of age, understanding of Jesus, denomination, gender, color or anything else, you may take communion.
We do communion during the songs at the beginning. You will be invited to make your way, in your own time, to a table located in the back. There you will find the bread and juice. You may take it there or take it back at your seat. You will usually have 1-2 songs to take communion.
Most people simply have a little bit of a quiet moment, perhaps thinking about Jesus on the Cross, then they take the bread and juice.
Once you are through, you can throw away your cup or keep it at your seat until you get a chance to throw it away later.