How often should the Lord’s Supper / Communion be observed?

Response

The Bible does not provide specific instructions on how frequently we should partake in communion. First Corinthians 11:23–26 contains the following guidelines for communion: “The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” These verses provide all the necessary instructions for observing communion and understanding its significance.

The broken bread symbolizes Jesus’ body that was sacrificed on the cross for us. The cup represents the blood He shed on our behalf, establishing a covenant between Him and us. Each time we participate in communion, we not only recall His sacrifice but also visually demonstrate it to observers and fellow participants. Communion serves as a powerful representation of the events at the cross, their meaning, and their impact on our lives as followers of Christ.

Considering that the Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of Christ’s death, it seems appropriate to partake in it regularly. Some churches hold a monthly Lord’s Supper service, while others do so bi-monthly or weekly. As the Bible does not specify the frequency, there is flexibility in how often a church should observe communion. It should be frequent enough to refocus on Christ, yet not so frequent that it loses its significance. Ultimately, what matters is not the frequency but the reverent, loving, and grateful attitude of those participating. We should approach communion with deep reverence, love, and gratitude for the Lord Jesus, who willingly gave His life on the cross to bear our sins.