Most congregations sing hymns, read from the Old and New Testaments, hear the word of God proclaimed through sermon or other medium and extend an invitation to become Christ's Disciples.
As an integral part of worship in mostMost Disciple congregations practice weekly celebrations of the [[open Communion|Lord's Supper]], often referred to by Disciples as Communion, as an integral part of worship.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Communion and Baptism|url=https://disciples.org/our-identity/communion-and-baptism/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)|language=en-US}}</ref> Through the observance of Communion, individuals are invited to acknowledge their faults and sins, to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, to remember their baptism, and to give thanks for God's redeeming love.<ref>Cartwright (1987) pages 22–23</ref> Because Disciples believe that the invitation to the table comes from Jesus Christ, Communion is [[open communion|open]] to all who confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, regardless of their denominational affiliation.<ref>Cartwright, 1991, page 29</ref> For most{{who|date=April 2022}} Disciples, Communion is understood as the [[memorialism|symbolic presence]] of Jesus within the gathered community.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-08 |title=Understanding The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist |url=https://www.ad-today.com/understanding-the-real-presence-of-jesus-christ-in-the-holy-eucharist/ |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=AD Today |language=en-US}}</ref>