Eucharist is the Greek word for thanksgiving. 
Episcopalians choose to emphasize that what
is often called communion, or the Lord’s supper
is most importantly a practice of thanksgiving.

We believe that when Jesus said, “do this in
remembrance of me,” that he meant for us to
practice thanksgiving for the full gifts of
God – the gift of Creation, the incarnation
of Jesus, His resurrection, ascension, and
continuing work in the world.  This practice
is not necessarily innovative, creative, edgy,
or new.  It may be any or all of those at
different times, but as in any practice, the
value of it depends on the energy we invest
and more importantly the gratitude and
openness we have for what God has done
and is doing.

At St. Paul's, we invite all Baptized Christians
to receive the Body and Blood.  If you come to
the communion rail and would prefer not to
receive either the bread or the wine, or both,
cross your arms to receive a blessing.  If you
are not baptized or do not know whether you
are, you may say so to the priest at the altar rail.