Faith Milestones - DATE CHANGE

Throughout the year, we will invite parents and children (all ages) to gather together to learn about a specific faith topic or practice. This meaningful time gives parents and children a space to talk about their faith and to learn about it together.

Wednesday, March 13 -  Communion - a Place for Everyone at the Table

4:30-5:30p

Grades 2-5

Koinonia Gallery

On Wednesday, March 13th we will gather to learn about and experience Holy Communion. All kids in grades 2-5 and their parent(s) are invited to attend to learn more about this sacrament or for those wanting to take Communion for the first time. Please register so we have materials for everyone! If your child is younger than 2nd grade and you feel they are ready to take Communion, they are welcome too!

Then on Maundy Thursday we will have a Communion Milestone Celebration!
Maundy Thursday, March 28th
6:30p - Communion Celebration

Holy Communion and Children

In Baptism, we are promised unity in the body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and are joined in God’s mission for the life of the world. Welcoming children to Holy Communion is part of that promise!

Even young children are capable of understanding what it means to be part of a family and share a meal together. We teach children that Holy Communion is from God and it is something that we receive together. The body and blood of Christ “for you” includes them. We trust that as children grow in years, their understanding of the mysterious gift of the sacrament of Holy Communion will grow with them, through their elementary years, through Confirmation, and into adulthood. This gift of forgiveness, new life, and salvation is one that we want to give out as liberally as we can, and that all are welcome at the table.

We celebrate the taking of first Communion at Grace’s Maundy Thursday Service during Holy Week.