When I was a member of Grace Community Church in Waco, TX (an independent reformed Church) we communed weekly by intinction. I have to say, any theological symbolism aside; it was the most meaningful method of celebrating the Lord's Supper that I have experienced.

When we communed we would walk to the front of the church where the elements were being distributed. There we would break a piece off of the already broken bread and dip it in the cup of wine. From there you could go back to your seat or use a kneeling rail to wait to partake as a congregation. Inevitably the wine would drip in your hand while you waited, displaying a very vivid symbolism of Christ’s work on your behalf.

I am making no argument for the theological virtue of the method. I am only reporting on the meaningfulness of my experience.

In our current congregation we commune in the more common method which is nonetheless a fine method to use.

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J. David Kear
Sunday School Teacher
First Presbyterian Church
Villa Rica, Georgia