The United Methodist Church officially teaches that "Holy Communion is a type of sacrifice" that re-presents, rather than repeats the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross; She further proclaims that: We also present ourselves as sacrifice in union with Christ (Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 2:5) to be used by God in the work of redemption, reconciliation, and justice.
Giáo hội Giám lý Liên hiệp chính thức dạy rằng "Rước lễ là một dạng hiến tế" tái hiện, thay vì lặp lại sự hy sinh của Chúa Kitô trên Thập giá; Cô tiếp tục tuyên bố rằng: We also present ourselves as sacrifice in union with Christ (Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 2:5) to be used by God in the work of redemption, reconciliation, and justice.