Communion at Trinity
Trinity currently offers communion on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month. Communion is also offered whenever a feast day is celebrated. Please contact the church office to inquire about any specific day.
Communion Statement
Close(d) Communion
We believe, teach, and confess:
- that the bread and wine in the Supper are the real and true body and blood of Christ by virtue of the words of Christ (1 Cor. 11:23-25).
- that Christ gives the forgiveness of sins, life, and eternal salvation in the Sacrament (Matt. 26:28).
- that all who receive communion at this altar in true faith are united with Christ Jesus by their participation in His body and blood and are thereby united with each other also (1 Cor. 10:16-17).
- that participation in communion at this altar is a public confession of the faith preached and confessed at this altar (1 Cor. 11:26).
- that both the communicant and the pastor bear responsibility for worthy and right reception and distribution of the Sacrament (1 Cor. 11:28, Heb. 13:17).
- that those who receive the sacrament should be united in doctrine and live in harmony, as Scripture says, ‘Be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ (Rom. 15:5-6).
If you have not communed at our altar before, we ask that you first speak with our pastor before coming forward for Holy Communion.
Gottesdienst (God's Service)
Most people think that they go to church to serve God. Serving God is certainly a wonderful thing to strive to do, and it most certainly does happen even during the service on Sunday morning. However, we understand the primary focus of Sunday morning’s activities to be God serving us. He reaches down from heaven to give to us forgiveness, life, and salvation, and we simply receive His Word, His forgiveness, His body and blood, and His mercy. We then respond with prayer, praise and Thanksgiving.
The Liturgy
At Trinity, we use the historic liturgy that was handed down to us through the generations. We very purposefully refrain from those things that are new and cutting edge. Our forefathers and our parents have handed down a tradition that is well over 1600 years old. Not only has it stood the test of time, which new and cutting edge things never seem to do, but it also connects us with the church through all time and space (see the adjacent painting by Raphael). We sing the same words they sang. We confess the same things they confessed. All this because we have the same Christ.
An Explanation of the Common Service
Learn more about the historic liturgy and the common service by downloading this booklet which is dedicated to “the young Lutheran who asks the Meaning of the beautiful liturgy of His Church.”
Communion at Trinity
Trinity currently offers communion on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month. Communion is also offered whenever a feast day is celebrated. Please contact the church office to inquire about any specific day.
Communion Statement
Close(d) Communion
We believe, teach, and confess:
- that the bread and wine in the Supper are the real and true body and blood of Christ by virtue of the words of Christ (1 Cor. 11:23-25).
- that Christ gives the forgiveness of sins, life, and eternal salvation in the Sacrament (Matt. 26:28).
- that all who receive communion at this altar in true faith are united with Christ Jesus by their participation in His body and blood and are thereby united with each other also (1 Cor. 10:16-17).
- that participation in communion at this altar is a public confession of the faith preached and confessed at this altar (1 Cor. 11:26).
- that both the communicant and the pastor bear responsibility for worthy and right reception and distribution of the Sacrament (1 Cor. 11:28, Heb. 13:17).
- that those who receive the sacrament should be united in doctrine and live in harmony, as Scripture says, ‘Be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ (Rom. 15:5-6).
If you have not communed at our altar before, we ask that you first speak with our pastor before coming forward for Holy Communion.