Comments on: Continuous Communion – What do you think?

By: Delores Konrad

Delores Konrad — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:27:08 +0000

We at Good Shepherd in Peshtigo have partaken communion in various ways as a congregation. We have communion by intinction, continuously, with home-made bread, and around a “kitchen table” with a bottle of wine. These for me act as a reminder that it is not the elements or ritual that are the communion, but the presence of Christ who comes to us. He is there in the bread or wine when we gather in his name, however that may be.

By: Peter Thielen

Peter Thielen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:52:00 +0000

I find the contintious communion at the rail less formal and more personal and intimate. It’s not really a big thing either way for me.

By: John Bowdin

John Bowdin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:42:21 +0000

I too would ask “what is the hurry?”. It would seem that communion at the head of the aisle, as it is currently done functions smoothlyand should satisfy the ‘need for speed’ while allowing for at least a bit of reflective contemplation regarding the actual purpose. Additionally, I am one of an increasing number of members with permanant physical injuries/impairments who desire to participate as normally as possible with the congregation in this significant rite, which completion at the head of the asile via intinction allows for all but the most extremely disabled. The steps, carrying the vessel and maneuvering around others at the railing can be tricky and confusing.

By: Nancy Benchley

Nancy Benchley — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:45:01 +0000

I have to say I agree with Dorothy regarding the time factor. To me Communion is too important to have to hurry through it to save a few minutes. I should think it is also quite disorganized for those distributing Communion as well.