If baptism is the public sign of joining the church of Jesus Christ, then sharing in the bread and wine of the Communion is the sign of continuing to belong to the church. All members therefore have the right to take part and are strongly encouraged to benefit from Communion, given to us by Jesus himself. This right to participate would only be withdrawn if a member were found to be guilty of serious open sin, bringing dishonour to the name of Christ and the name of the church.

We also invite believers attending who are not members to share in Communion with us. This is on the understanding that such people will already have made a profession of faith in another church, either by believers’ baptism or in some other way. Thus Communion is intended for those who already profess faith. We recognise, of course, that sometimes others may attend our services and take part, and they would not be prevented from doing so. However, it is always our intention that the bread and wine be a sign of fellowship among the Lord’s people.

It is our practice to use one loaf and a communal cup when we celebrate Communion, since we believe this demonstrates most clearly our unity in the body of Christ.