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Links to Views on Communion Online
This list is intended to provide a representative sample of views on communion in different Christian traditions. It is not complete or exhaustive. It will be periodically updated; suggestions for additions to (or deletions from) this list may be sent to the Director. If you are looking for a specific group or a group in a specific denomination, whether online or in print, please contact our staff or visit the library.American Baptist Churches USA (in their Ten Facts brochure).
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Greek Orthodox Church (Archdiocese of America)
Reformed Church in America Roman Catholic Church
Seventh Day Adventists: "The Lord's Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Saviour. In this experience of communion Christ is present to meet and strengthen His people. As we partake, we joyfully proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again. Preparation for the Supper includes self-examination, repentance, and confession. The Master ordained the service of foot- washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christlike humility, and to unite our hearts in love. The communion service is open to all believing Christians. (1 Cor. 10:16, 17; 11:23-30; Matt. 26:17-30; Rev. 3:20; John 6:48-63; 13:1-17.)"
Southern Baptist Convention: "The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming."
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