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 4 May, 10:15am	Ryde	Rev Gina Hoff
Sunday 4 May, 10:30am	Brighstone and Shorwell	Shirley Whittingstall
Sunday 4 May, 3:00pm	East Cowes	Rev Gina Hoff
Sunday 11 May, 10:30am	Shanklin	Jane Morris
Sunday 11 May, 10:30am	Gunville	Rev Dr Ruth Midcalf
Sunday 11 May, 10:30am	Binstead	Rev Gina Hoff
Sunday 18 May, 10:30am	Freshwater	Shirley Whittingstall
Sunday 18 May, 10:30am	Sandown	Rev Michael Whitfield
Sunday 18 May, 10:30am	Arreton	Rev Keith Beckingham
Sunday 18 May, 10:30am	Bembridge	Rev Gina Hoff
Sunday 25 May, 10:00am	Wootton Bridge	Rev Gina Hoff
Sunday 25 May, 10:30am	Wroxall	Shirley Whittingstall
Sunday 25 May, 10:30am	Brading	Jane Morris
Sunday 25 May, 10:30am	Niton	Mike Hackleton