How to Prepare of the Elements at Home:
The two elements, the bread and wine, will be the responsibility of the participants and there are two primary ways to manage this.
- You can provide from things you may already have at home. The elements themselves are traditionally bread and unfermented wine, however, that’s tradition. The specific elements can vary as necessitated by what’s available. This means you can make bread, buy bread, use crackers, etc. The ‘cup’ can be filled with wine or juice. The key is that these elements be prepared in advance.
- Come by the church to pick up prepackaged communion elements. The church front office staff are available Monday-Thursday, 9am to 2pm.
How to Prepare the Table at Home:
Before the Communion service begins, arrange the prepared elements in front of you. The speaker and the liturgy will guide you from that point forward as to what to do and when.
The Communion service requires interactions on the part of the participants. There are responses and prayers that are normal to the traditional service and participation can be done aloud or silently as each feels led. However, it may benefit participants to prepare for a short time of quiet, without too many disturbances, to enhance the intimate nature of the sacrament.
What do we do with leftovers?
If you have questions, please email the church, daculaumc@gmail.com, with your inquiry or email us to request a return phone call; be sure to leave your number in the email. We will do our best to address concerns and provide specifics as needed.
Warmest regards,
Your Church Staff