lord's supper Archives

October 2012 RCL Eucharistic Prayers

Posted September 30th, 2012

These brief eucharistic prayers are based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for October 2012 (Year B).

Weekly Eucharist in Easter 2012 Survey

Posted June 14th, 2012

These are the results of a May 2012 informal survey on Weekly Eucharist in Easter.

Carroll Feast of Easter

Posted April 3rd, 2012

In this article from Call to Worship 44.3 (2011), Jonathan Carroll makes the case for exploring weekly Eucharist during the Season of Easter, drawing on his pastoral experience and study of Invitation to Christ.

Fourfold Action in the Eucharist

Posted January 6th, 2012

There is a distinctive, fourfold pattern of action that can be seen each time Jesus shares a meal with his disciples: taking, blessing (or giving thanks), breaking, and giving. This… Read more »

This Bread of Life

Posted January 5th, 2012

“This Bread of Life” is a 2010 report of the United States Catholic Reformed Dialogue on the Eucharist / Lord’s Supper. It includes historical background, theological perspectives, and pastoral implications…. Read more »

Biblical Confessional Worship Communion

Posted October 27th, 2011

These words from Scripture may be spoken as the people are invited to receive the bread and cup.

Biblical Confessional Worship After Communion

Posted October 27th, 2011

These Prayers after Communion, based on biblical texts, may be spoken by the leader or in unison by the congregation.

Biblical Confessional Worship Invitation to Table

Posted October 27th, 2011

These words from Scripture and the confessions may be used in preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, or as Invitations to the Lord’s Table.

Biblical Confessional Worship Breaking Bread

Posted October 27th, 2011

These words from Scripture may be used at the Breaking of the Bread. When the narrative of the institution of the Lord’s Supper is not used at the Breaking of… Read more »

Occasional Paper: The Open Table

Posted October 24th, 2011

This essay explores the debate over “open table” practice — inviting persons who are not baptized to participate in the Lord’s Supper. The author examines the understandings of the gospel… Read more »