CLOSED COMMUNION RESOURCES

Click here to return to the closed communion policy page
The following links will take you to
several excellent essays that explain the biblical and historical
practice of closed communion. We recommend them all for your
edification. Please note that links
marked with
will
open PDF files. To view or print PDF files, you need the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
If you wish to study rigorous, in-depth theological reports on the Missouri Synod's doctrine and practice related to the Sacrament of Holy Communion, you should consult the following documents from the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations:
The Lutheran Church - Canada (LCC), a church body in fellowship with the LCMS, has the following detailed examination of closed communion available on its web site:
Finally, if you have any questions at all about the practice of closed communion, we at Saint Paul's welcome and encourage you to discuss this with our pastors. Please feel free to e-mail us or call the office at 410-592-8100 during normal business hours.