In the Rev. Gene Shelburne's column last Saturday, he seems to be perplexed about why some churches would refuse to break bread with others. He didn't like the feeling of being left out of Holy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Communion is an important ordinance practiced by many Christians (it's one of the seven sacraments for Catholics). After all, it's ...

There is no doubt in Scripture or Church teaching that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Holy Eucharist. — “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ...

This Sunday’s Gospel comes in short (Matthew 22:1-10) and long (Matthew 22:1-14) versions. I urge clergy to exert themselves and read reading four extra verses, because they address a too-neglected ...

At a time when division and polarization have come to characterize civil society and even churches, the celebration of the Lord's Supper stands as a sign of unity: "Because there is one bread, we who ...

When I received my First Holy Communion in second grade, I was like most children – excited, nervous and looking ...

Bethel-Emmanuel UMC Charge recently invited the community to two special Holy Week services.A solemn and meaningful observance will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 2, including the Last ...

Communion is an important ordinance practiced by many Christians (it's one of the seven sacraments for Catholics). After all, it's a sacred reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for ...