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World Communion Sunday
Also called: First Sunday in October
First Sunday of October
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An interdenominational observance on the first Sunday of October, when Christians of different traditions celebrate the Lord's Supper in intentional solidarity with all believers worldwide. Originated in 1933 by Hugh Thomson Kerr of Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, it was adopted by the Federal Council of Churches in 1940 and is now observed across many denominations.
The day emphasizes the unity of all Christians at the common table. It usually falls on or around First Sunday of October.
It is especially important in Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- observance
- Date type
- Semi-fixed
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Covenant, Mission
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
World Communion Sunday is observed on First Sunday of October. Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
An interdenominational observance on the first Sunday of October, when Christians of different traditions celebrate the Lord's Supper in intentional solidarity with all believers worldwide. Originated in 1933 by Hugh Thomson Kerr of Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, it was adopted by the Federal Council of Churches in 1940 and is now observed across many denominations. The day emphasizes
It is associated with Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Anglican. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.