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Communion


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Communion or the Lord’s Supper is one of two sacraments that Presbyterians celebrate in conjunction with the rest of Christendom.  As Presbyterians partake of the bread and the cup of the sacrament, they acknowledge the very real spiritual presence of Christ in the elements.  We celebrate the Good News of the Gospel that Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead for our salvation in our participation in the Lord’s Supper.  We do this at State College Presbyterian Church ten times a year to acknowledge our faith, to remember and express our gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice for us, and to strengthen the ties of our Christian community as we share this feast with one another.

Presbyterians practice open communion.  That is, all those who have been baptized, whether members of the Presbyterian Church or not, are invited to participate.  Baptized children may participate if their parents have instructed them in the practice and believe they are ready to partake.  When the service is by intinction, the ushers will indicate when it is time for the congregation to come forward, row by row, by the side aisles to receive the elements.  Each person should take the bread (now gluten-free rice crackers) and dip it into the chalice of grape juice before eating.  Then return to their seat by the center aisle.  Those who prefer not to use the cracker and chalice may remain seated and an Elder will serve them in the pew.   When the service is in the pews, the elders will pass first the bread and then the cup.  Hold the element until all have been served and the officiating minister gives the signal to eat or drink, so that all may commune together, expressing the unity of Christ.  There are cup-holders in the back of the pew in front of you to hold the cup after you have partaken.

In the Presbyterian Church, a minister of the Word and Sacrament presides over the sacrament, assisted by ordained officers of the church, elders and deacons.  Preparation of the elements of the Lord’s Supper is under the direction of the Worship Ministry Unit.   The currently serving elders, in a rotation provided by the Worship Ministry Unit, assist the ministers in the communion.  A member of the congregation, usually a serving elder, also assists at baptism.  Presbyterian elders are responsible for the mission and government of the congregation.  As such, it is their task to provide for the worship of the people of God, including the observance of the sacraments.

2018 Communion Observances (served at 9:00 and 11:15 unless otherwise indicated):
January 14, 2018
February 11, 2018
February 14, 2018 (Ash Wednesday 7:30 pm)
March 11, 2018
March 29 (Maundy Thursday 7:30 pm)
April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018
May 27, 2018
June 24, 2018 (8:30 am)
July 8, 2018 (10:00 am)
July 22, 2018 (8:30 am)
August 5, 2018 (10:00 am)
August 26, 2018 (8:30 am)
October 7, 2018 (World Communion Day)
November 4, 2018
December 2, 2018
December 24, 2018 (11:00 pm)
January 6, 2019

When there are two Sunday morning services, communion is by intinction at the 9:00 am service and by pew service at the 11:15 am service.  On Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, intinction is also used.  When there is one Sunday morning service only (July 8, and August 5 in 2018), communion is by pew service.   Gluten-free rice crackers are used for intinction at each service that (intinction) communion is offered.  Gluten-free shortbread is prepared for the trays for pew service and those not wishing to take communion by intinction.  All "bread" is now gluten-free.

For more information about communion, please contact Dean Lindsey, pastor (814-238-2422).

State College Presbyterian Church
132 W. Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-238-2422
email: officescpc@gmail.com

​Stay and Play Preschool
814-237-1154
​stayandplayscpc@gmail.com

Sunday Schedule (Program Year September-May)
9:00 am - Worship Service
10:00 am - Sunday School for Children
10:00 am - Coffee Hour in Social Hall
10:15 am - Adult Education
10:15 am - Membership Opportunity
  (2nd Sunday/month

11:15 am - Worship Service

Summer Sunday Schedule

10:00 am - Worship Service
10:20 am - Summer Sunday School for
    Children Age 4 - 3rd grade following
    the children's message
11:15 am - Coffee Hour in Social Hall
11:15 am - Adult Ed (select Sundays)
11:15 am - Membership Opportunity
​   (2nd Sunday/month)
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