Communion
The Methodist Church celebrates two holy sacraments; Baptism and Communion. A sacrament is an important and sacred means of encountering God’s love and grace in our lives. Holy Communion, the Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper is the central act of Christian worship, in which we respond to our Lord’s command, “Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24,25). The term “communion” emphasises that we partake of this sacrament together with the people of God in heaven and on earth, it joins us in unity as one body of believers. No-one is under any pressure to receive the elements (bread and wine). Methodism, as part of the reformed Protestant tradition, believes the bread and wine are representative of the body and blood of Jesus and that by partaking we are sharing in His crucifixion and resurrection, celebrating His victory over death and looking forward to the day He will come again.
Upcoming services
| Date/time | Location | Preacher |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 September, 10:15am | Ryde | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 20 September, 10:30am | Godshill | Rev Lin Francis |
| Sunday 20 September, 10:30am | Lake | Shirley Whittingstall |
| Sunday 20 September, 10:30am | Freshwater | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 20 September, 2:30pm | Gunville | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 27 September, 10:30am | Niton | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 27 September, 10:30am | East Cowes | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 27 September, 4:00pm | Ryde | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 4 October, 10:30am | Wroxall | Shirley Whittingstall |
| Sunday 4 October, 10:30am | Sandown | Rev Lin Francis |
| Sunday 4 October, 10:30am | Newport | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 4 October, 10:30am | Bembridge | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 11 October, 10:30am | Brighstone and Shorwell | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 11 October, 2:30pm | Gunville | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 18 October, 10:00am | Wootton Bridge | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 18 October, 10:30am | Lake | Rev Lin Francis |
| Sunday 18 October, 10:30am | Brading | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 18 October, 10:30am | Freshwater | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 25 October, 10:15am | Ryde | Rev Dr Ruth Midcalf |
| Sunday 25 October, 10:30am | Arreton | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 25 October, 10:30am | Niton | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 1 November, 10:30am | Bembridge | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 1 November, 10:30am | Newport | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 1 November, 10:30am | Wroxall | Rev Lin Francis |
| Sunday 1 November, 10:30am | Brighstone and Shorwell | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 15 November, 10:30am | Arreton | Rev Jane Craske |
| Sunday 15 November, 10:30am | Freshwater | Mike Hackleton |
| Sunday 15 November, 10:30am | Binstead | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 15 November, 2:30pm | Gunville | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 22 November, 10:15am | Ryde | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 22 November, 3:00pm | Wootton Bridge | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 29 November, 10:30am | Sandown | Jane Morris |
| Sunday 29 November, 10:30am | Wroxall | Rev Gina Hoff |
| Sunday 29 November, 10:30am | Lake | Rev Lin Francis |
| Sunday 29 November, 10:30am | East Cowes | Shirley Whittingstall |
| Sunday 29 November, 10:30am | Niton | Mike Hackleton |
