FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO COMMUNE

Scripture tells us that before we take the Lord’s Supper we should examine ourselves (1 Cor. 11:27-28). Scripture makes clear that we can take Communion to our judgment (1 Cor. 11:29). Scripture also makes clear that in Communion a public testimony is being given that the communicant believes the teachings of the altar he/she communes at are faithful to the Word of God. When we come to the altar at Star of the North Lutheran Church we are publicly proclaiming that we believe that the teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod are faithful to the Word of God, and that we are one with each other in doctrine and practice (1Cor. 1:10, 10:17 & Romans 16:17).   

   We practice “Close Communion” wherein we believe that only those who are “one” with us in doctrine and practice should attend Holy Communion here, because Communion proclaims a unity of faith. This does not imply that those of another Christian denomination are not true believers. It does mean that we at Star of the North Lutheran Church take doctrine and practice seriously and that we believe that we should be one before we publicly proclaim that we are one.  

   If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Communicant member of the LCMS and of Star of the North Lutheran Church, please contact the pastor to set up a time to begin the Adult Information Class with him, leading to Communicant Membership. Thank you.