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I've always viewed communion as a shared expression of faith. Many churches also make it a stipulation that the elements be given by a pastor or elder or whatever. My favorite one is the one day a year where we celebrate World Communion - knowing that despite our cultural differences, Christians everywhere are also participating.

However, many churches bring communion to shut-ins - but then the person is given the elements by a pastor or elder.

But - in the absence of a pastor or elder (although Aldrin was an elder!) I believe God was honored by the communion (communion between God and Aldrin) as Aldrin followed his heart of “Do this in remembrance of Me.”

Of course this is a rarity. I believe if at all possible communion should be done in community.