The Eucharist is the cornerstone of our worship. It is more than just a ritual; it is the literal reenactment of the Last Supper, the moment when Christ instituted the sacrament of His body and blood. Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and even many Protestants hold this sacred act in deep reverence. Yet, in the wild world of modern, ungrounded worship, we have encountered an absurdity that can only be described as blasphemous: a church using Oreo cookies as communion bread.

Let that sink in for a moment. A woman wrote me saying she left her fellowship because someone forgot to bring the bread. Another member piped and said, “I have just the thing!” She ran to the nursery and grabbed a bag of Oreo cookies.

The Eucharist is meant to represent the real presence of Christ — His body given up for us. The bread, unleavened in most traditions, symbolizes the purity, sacrifice, and humility of our Lord. To replace it with a sugary, mass-produced, commercial snack like an Oreo is an insult. It’s not just irreverent; it’s a direct mockery of sacred tradition. What kind of message does that send to the faithful? This isn’t just a misguided attempt at “modernizing” the church. It’s an outright abandonment of all that the Eucharist stands for. If a church cannot take the solemnity of communion seriously, it calls into question its commitment to any aspect of faith. How do you take seriously a congregation that trivializes one of the most important sacraments instituted by Christ Himself?

Let’s be clear: the Eucharist is not a time for innovation or personal preference. It’s not a potluck snack hour. It’s a holy mystery, an encounter with the living God. The use of cookies reveals a failure to understand the gravity of this sacred moment. Worse, it reveals an utter disregard for the reverence owed to Christ in the sacrament. What this reflects is a growing trend among certain churches that are desperate to appear “relevant.” They believe that by making worship more casual, more “accessible” and “inclusive” they will draw people in. But at what cost? In the rush to pander to worldly cultural trends and appease modern sensibilities, the very essence of true worship is being lost. Communion with Oreos is a prime example of this nonsense.

What’s next? Mountain Dew for the wine? Will church leaders eventually replace the Crucifix with a plush toy to avoid offending someone’s delicate sensibilities? Brethren, this is the road we are on when we start trivializing the sacred, bending to the whims of the culture instead of standing firm in the Apostolic faith handed down through the ages. There’s a reason why the Church has maintained strict liturgical guidelines for the celebration of the Eucharist. The bread and wine are not arbitrary; they are chosen by Christ Himself. To alter them is to undermine the very foundation of the sacrament and to disrespect our Lord’s command: “Do this in remembrance of Me.”

Let’s put it plainly: if your church is serving Oreos for communion, it’s time to leave. That’s not a church. That’s a snack bar masquerading as a spiritual institution. Christians who truly care about their faith must stand up against such sacrilege and demand a return to authentic, reverent worship.

The Eucharist is not a game. It’s not a joke. It’s the very heart of Christian life. Let’s treat it as such.