Jehovah’s Witnesses observe “The Memorial” (also called “The Lord’s Evening Meal”) once a year.
The Watchtower describes it as “an observance that honors God.” (What Does the Bible Really Teach?, p. 206)
But a number of ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses call it, “The Reject Jesus Party” because at the vast majority of Kingdom Halls, no one actually partakes of the bread or wine.
They just pass the tray and cup on by.
Symbolically, they are testifying, “I have no part in the body and blood of Christ.” Continue reading
Because of the Watchtower teaching that only the anointed 144,000 are in the new covenant, at their annual Memorial service (their version of communion) only those who profess to be in this special class are allowed to partake of the bread and wine. Others are encouraged to attend, but they are required to pass the bread and wine by. This includes all Jehovah’s Witnesses who are in the great crowd, because the Watchtower says that the new covenant in Christ’s blood is not for them.
