Communion token, of Kingston Church, Glasgow

Communion tokens were used to admit parishioners to Communion in the Scottish Presbyterian Church during the 18th and 19th centuries. This token of Kingston Church in Glasgow dates from 1847.

Communion token of Kingston Church, Glasgow, 1847, oblong with clipped corners

In Presbyterian churches communion usually took place once or twice a year. Those considered worthy by the elders were invited to sit round a table to share bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ.

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Online ID:	000-100-089-466-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.T1219
Date:	1847
Material:	Oblong, clipped corners. Inscription: Obv. / Rev.
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What:	Token, communion
Subject:
Who:	Church of Scotland Kingston Church, Glasgow (Church of issue)
Where:	Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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References:	Kerr and Lockie, 552
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