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Seven Reasons why Lutheran Congregations Should Use the Chalice Instead of Individual Cups
- It follows the practice of Jesus in the Institution of the Lord’s Supper.
- It follows the practice of the Early Church all the way up to the early/mid twentieth century.Excursus:
- A brief history of individual cups.
- It follows the practice of the Old Testament.
- It symbolizes the unity of the Church.
- The precious metals of the sacred vessels reflect our care and love for Jesus body and blood more than individual plastic cups.
- Lex orandi, lex credendi (As the church worships and prays, so she believes)
- It is more sanitary.
- It is less work for the Altar Guild!
Pentecost 2005
Pastor Todd Peperkorn, STM
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