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Lutherans understand the sacrament of holy communion as a gift of God in Christ Jesus, and as a means of grace by which we receive assurance of God’s love and forgiveness. As Jesus instructs his followers at The Last Supper, we celebrate holy communion when we gather together in person. This sacrament is distributed by an ordained pastor or authorized lay communion minister using elements consecrated in live worship because at Jesus’ table, we are blessed by the real presence of Christ alive in us, gathered as community, through the bread and wine. In this gift of communion we remember that Jesus gave his life willingly for all people, to reveal that God’s love and mercy do not end at death: in baptism we are united with Jesus for eternal life. 

Because holy communion is celebrated when we gather in person as the Body of Christ, Luther Memorial does not offer a pre-recorded communion service. During the pandemic, ELCA bishops determined that persons who watch live digital worship may commune from their location if they watch a live communion service; it is not appropriate to commune by watching a pre-recorded service. 

To receive holy communion, you have several options:

• Attend Luther Memorial in-person worship services at 10 am on Sundays.
• Watch our live-streamed worship, 10 am on Sundays, communing when the in-person congregation communes, with your bread and wine or grape juice.
• Watch a live Peace & Hope digital worshiping community service (see information below). and commune with the digital attendees from your location, with your bread and wine/grape juice.
• Contact Pastor Monica to schedule an in-home communion visit

If you have any questions about the Lutheran understanding of holy communion, please email Luthermemorialblacksburg@gmail.com.

“…for the kingdom of God is within you.” ~Luke 17:21