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Holy Communion

Communion is the act of taking bread and "wine" (we use grape juice) to remember Jesus' sacrifice on our behalf. Everyone is accepted and welcome at our communion table, whether they are baptized members of the Church or not, children or adults.

Communion is served every Sunday in the 8:50 AM worship service in Founders Chapel. Communion is also served the first Sunday of each month in every worship service and at special times of the year (Christmas Eve, Easter week, etc.).

At the 8:50 AM and 9:00 AM Downtown services and the 10:30 AM Heritage service, communion is served by "intinction" - meaning you are given a piece of bread and you dip it in the cup of juice before eating it. At the 10:10 and 11:15 AM services, communion is most often served with the bread and juice separate.

Click here for more information on the Methodist view of communion.

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Baptism

Through baptism, we accept God’s gifts through Jesus. There is no strict rule among United Methodists about how baptism must be performed, although sprinkling water on the head of the person being baptized is most common. Click here for more information on the Methodist view of baptism.

Infant Baptism
Infant baptism has been the historic practice of the overwhelming majority of the Church throughout the Christian centuries. While the New Testament contains no explicit mandate, there is ample evidence for the baptism of infants in Scripture (Acts 2:38-41, 16:15,33) and in early Christian doctrine and practice. Infant baptism rests firmly on the understanding that God prepares the way of faith before we request or even know that we need help (grace). Through the Church, God claims infants as well as adults to be participants in the gracious covenant of which baptism is the sign.

Baptism Renewal
Once a year, we have a special time of reflection on baptism and have the opportunity to remember our own baptism experience. During the worship service, you will have the opportunity to "renew" your baptism when you come forward for communion.

Scheduling an Adult or Infant Baptism
If you would like to be baptized or have your child baptized, schedule a date by contacting:
Katherine Hunter
Pastor’s Administrative Assistant

817-481-2559 x130