One of the most challenging aspects of returning to corporate worship will be figuring out how to celebrate communion in this pandemic time. “Passing the plate” with open wine cups and exposed bread no longer seems a viable option to distribute the elements, at least in the near future. 9Marks surveyed several pastors to see how they intended on serving communion once their church starts gathering again. From that survey, pastors seem to be pursuing one of three options for communion distribution.
PRE-PACKAGED COMMUNION SETS
Some churches are choosing to order individually pre-packaged communion sets that include both juice and bread.
These prepackaged sets allow for a variety of distribution options:
Volunteers wearing masks and gloves place them on seats before the start of service. Communion sets are placed in a common area. Members are encouraged to grab a set off the table while remaining socially distant from one another. Pastors may want to consider having multiple tables set up in different areas to maintain social distancing more easily.
“COME UP FRONT” MODEL
Some churches will distribute the supper by asking members to come forward and receive the elements. The person distributing the elements will wear a mask
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