Rector, Rev. T. G. Andrews. Lecturer, Rev. R. Watts. Parish-clerk, Mr. R. Jeune. Divine service at 11 and 3. The president at Holy Communion (who, in accordance with the provisions of Canon B 12 ‘Of the Ministry of the Holy Communion’, must have been episcopally ordained priest) expresses this ministry by saying the opening Greeting, the Absolution, the Collect, the Peace and the Blessing. The president must say the Eucharistic Prayer, break the consecrated bread and receive the sacrament on every occasion. When appropriate, the president may, after greeting the people, delegate the leadership of all or parts of the Gathering and the Liturgy of the Word to a deacon, Reader or other authorized lay person. Sacramental bread, also called Communion bread, Communion wafer, Eucharistic bread, the Lamb or simply the host ( Latin: hostia, lit.'sacrificial victim'), is the bread used in the Christian ritual of the Eucharist. Along with sacramental wine, it is one of two elements of the Eucharist. The bread may be either leavened or unleavened, depending on tradition. You can make a choice to buy fair trade; it seems like a tiny thing but it makes a massive difference.

The Orthodox Church is one of the three main Christian groups (the others being Roman Catholic and Protestant). Around 200 million people follow the Orthodox tradition. You could also cut thin slices, or if you’re passing it, you can allow people to pull off a small section. What Does It Mean to Scale the Dough? Any consecrated bread and wine which is not required for purposes of communion is consumed at the end of the distribution or after the service. Prayer after Communion We hear these words during the Eucharist and they remind us of, and join us to, Jesus in his death and resurrection. They also remind us that we are joined in a community. A community in this church today. A community of churches in Earley. A Christian community across the globe. In sharing the bread we are joining together and celebrating together. The Peace follows naturally from the Prayers of Intercession and begins the Liturgy of the Sacrament. But this section may be transposed to be the opening greeting or may be used later in the service, as part of either the breaking of bread or the Dismissal. Introductions can be found in the Supplementary Texts. 17 The TakingBanns of marriage and other notices may be published before the Gathering (if possible by a minister other than the president), before the Prayers of Intercession or before the Dismissal. 10 The Prayers of Penitence

The earliest mention of Artos comes from the 12th century. It was mentioned in an ancient church story. The story connects Artos to the Most Holy Mother of God. This is the honey that wakened the yeast that raised the bread that I kneaded and made for communion. There is one key active ingredient in bread, does anyone know what it's called? Yeast. There is a very short parable in the bible about yeast in Matthew 13:33 “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” growth in the Church and continuing to see God at work, even in the most marginalised of communities. The words provided at the breaking of the bread must be used on Sundays and Principal Holy Days. On other days the bread may be broken in silence or during the Agnus Dei. 21 Non-communicantsAt the centre of worship and belief is the Eucharist surrounded by the Divine Offices or the Cycle of Prayer. These prayers are sung particularly at Sunset and Dawn and at certain other times during the day and night. We talk easily about ‘the light of Christ’, yet truly God is at work in the darkness, and in the most difficult of times. It can feel challenging to follow God when the way ahead seems less clear. The sermon is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word. A sermon should normally be preached at all celebrations on Sundays and Principal Holy Days. First, the flour is kneaded. You will want to use durum wheat flour, which is low in gluten and rich in flavor. This flour is available from King Arthur Flour or other sources. As in many Western churches the Eucharist is a service consisting, in the first part, of hymns, prayers, and readings from the New Testament, and in the second the solemn offering and consecration of leavened bread and wine mixed with water, followed by the reception of Holy Communion.

I’ve got absolutely nothing against Communion wafers (I’ve watched more nuns-making-wafers videos on YouTube than I care to admit). However, I love the ways homemade bread can become a formative practice for the baker while emphasizing the communal nature of the Eucharist meal for the congregation. So many different hands, cupboards, ovens, and neighborhood grocers bring this simple bread to our common table, where it becomes something holy as we eat it together in our Father’s house. Teaching Through Baking It may be used as a separate service of preparation. When used in this way, there should be added at the beginning a greeting and at the end the Peace and the Lord’s Prayer. Hymns, psalms and other suitable liturgical material may also be included. Come, Holy Ghost (Veni creator Spiritus) Although the Church is a self-governing community the Church recognises the diaconate, the presbyterate or priesthood and the episcopate (bishops). The word 'Orthodox' takes its meaning from the Greek words orthos ('right') and doxa ('belief'). Hence the word Orthodox means correct belief or right thinking.We all know at least one "tiny" thing we can do which will make a massive difference; I challenge you this week to do it. A host is a portion of bread used for Holy Communion in many Christian churches. In Western Christianity the host is often thin, round, unleavened hosts. This is the salt, briny and sharp that seasoned the oil, golden and pure that anointed the flour all powdered and white that formed the gluten when combined with the milk that mixed with the honey that wakened the yeast that raised the bread that I kneaded and made for communion. It is distributed to the congregation after the service. The kolyva is decorated with the initials of the deceased person’s last name. It is also decorated with a large cross in the center. It is often topped with raisins or pomegranates. It may also be decorated with a white candied almond. Artoklasia Yeast is tiny and yet without it bread won't rise. We need this tiny yeast to bake this great big loaf of bread. In the same way, we might feel like we are tiny and too small to make any difference in the world BUT with our actions and prayers we can make a huge change in the world, with God's help.

Brethren churches are independent, each one being run by its members. Because of this, what they do will vary from one church to another. A local congregation is called an assembly and the building in which it meets is called a gospel hall. The Brethren have no ministers. Each assembly is run by a group of elders who care for the spiritual needs of the people. They are assisted by deacons who look after practical things, like repairs to the building. If the milk (or other liquid) is too hot for you, it will be too hot for the yeast. How to Serve This Bread for Communion I have made several other breads for their quarterly Communion services, and most would be considered non-traditional. Different churches have different rules about what can be served at the Communion service. The only real restriction for Nadine’s church was that it shouldn’t be messy. Historically, the Greek Orthodox Church bread, Artos, has been a symbol of the Risen Lord. It is also a symbol of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The apostles partook of the body and blood of Christ at the Last Supper. They remembered the words and actions of their teacher. They also left the first place at the table for the Teacher.For several years while my friend pastored a very small church in North Carolina, I made the Communion bread for their Communion services. This is the first loaf I made for them. On Sundays and Principal Holy Days an authorized translation of the Nicene Creed is used, or on occasion the Apostles’ Creed or an authorized Affirmation of Faith may be used. The Orthodox believe that by the consecration the bread and wine are truly changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Communion is given in a spoon containing both the bread and the wine and is received standing. A sermon is usually preached either after the reading of the Gospel or at the end of the service. At the end of the Liturgy blessed, but not consecrated, bread is distributed to the congregation, and non-Orthodox are often invited to share in this as a gesture of fellowship. Sufficient bread for the whole congregation to share may be broken by the president, if necessary assisted by other ministers, at this point in the service. The Agnus Dei may accompany this action. The newly baptised Christian is now a layperson, a full member of the people of God (the 'Royal Priesthood'). All Christians are called to be witnesses to the Truth.