Lutherans believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the meal we call Holy Communion, among other names. We believe that at Christ’s Last Supper, he took the bread and commanded his disciples to “take and eat.” Likewise, he took a cup of wine, blessed it by giving thanks, and gave it for them to drink.

The bread or communion wafer is distributed to the congregation by the presiding minister at the front of our sanctuary. There is an ancient fourth-century tradition for communicants to make their hands into a “throne” for the King of kings. This “throne” is made by placing the open right hand upon and across the left hand (forming a cross). Both hands are then used to bring the bread to the mouth.

The wine is distributed in one of two ways: individual cups or by Intinction, the process of receiving the bread or host and dipping it into the wine. Wine and grape juice are offered – wine is red, grape juice is golden.

All baptized persons (including children) are welcome to receive Holy Communion at Solomon’s altar. If you would prefer to simply receive a blessing instead of communion, please keep your hands folded in an “X” as you come forward.