- Best overall: the Broadman Portable Communion Set in black, 25 cups, 3 oz juice bottle, bread for about 38.
- Best pocket size: the Traveler, only 1/2 inch thick.
- Best glass set: the Legacy, with 6 glasses, a steel tray and an anointing oil bottle.
- Plastic-cup sets serve more people per trip; glass sets feel closer to the Sunday table.
Best overallPortable Communion Set - Black
Best color alternativeBroadman Portable Communion Set
Best pocket sizeBroadman Portable Communion Set - Traveler
Best compact glass setBroadman Deluxe Portable Communion SetA portable communion set lets a pastor bring the Lord's Supper to people who cannot come to church: a hospital bed, a nursing home, a homebound member's kitchen table. The right case is the one you will actually carry every week.
Broadman makes five such sets, from a pocket-thin plastic dispenser to a hard case with glass cups and steel serving pieces. Here is how they compare on paper, with every spec taken from the listings and the brand's catalogue.
Our picks
Portable Communion Set - Black
The black Portable Communion Set holds 25 disposable cups in a reusable plastic sleeve, a juice bottle that holds 3 oz and a bread container for approximately 38 pieces. The listed size is 7.5 x 4.5 inches. The catalogue describes a padded case with a magnetic closure. It covers a full round of visits without refilling.
- 25 cups per load
- Bread for about 38
- Compact case
- Disposable cups need restocking
Broadman Portable Communion Set
The maroon set has the same contents as the black one, per the listing: 25 disposable cups in a reusable sleeve, a 3 oz juice bottle and a bread container for approximately 38 pieces. Choose it when the black case gets confused with a phone or planner case, or when a second set should look different.
- Same capacity as the black set
- Easy to tell apart
- Reusable cup sleeve
- Same plastic cups, no glass option
Broadman Portable Communion Set - Traveler
The Traveler measures 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1/2 inches. It holds a multi-pack plastic cup dispenser for up to 25 cups, a clear 50 ml juice container with a screw-on top and a snap-close bread container. It slips into a coat or jacket pocket.
- Half-inch thin
- Up to 25 cups
- Screw-top juice container
- 50 ml juice limits how many you serve per fill
Broadman Deluxe Portable Communion Set
The Deluxe set holds 6 glass communion cups, a stainless steel bread container and a 50 ml juice container with a screw-on top. The listing gives a size of 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Glass cups give a home visit the feel of the Sunday table.
- Real glass cups
- Steel bread container
- Reusable
- Glasses must be washed between visits
Broadman Legacy Portable Communion Set
The Legacy set adds more pieces: 6 glass cups, a 100 ml stainless steel juice container, a stainless steel serving tray, a steel bread container and an anointing oil bottle. Everything sits in a durable hard case with stainless steel trim, according to the listing.
- Serving tray included
- 100 ml juice container
- Anointing oil bottle
- Larger case than the plastic sets
Broadman Anointing Oil & Holder Gift Set
Not a communion set, but a common partner on visits. The kit has a key ring metal container with a screw-tight lid, a glass insert, a bulb syringe for filling and a 1/4 oz bottle of Frankincense and Myrrh anointing oil. The listing says the oil is extra virgin olive oil with those fragrances.
- Fits a pocket or key ring
- Refill syringe included
- Oil supplied
- Small 1/4 oz bottle
Which portable communion set should you carry?
The five Broadman sets split into two groups: plastic cups for more servings, glass cups for a more formal setting.
| Set | Cups | Juice | Bread | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable, Black | 25 plastic | 3 oz bottle | ~38 pieces | 7.5 x 4.5" |
| Portable, Maroon | 25 plastic | 3 oz bottle | ~38 pieces | Same as black |
| Traveler | Up to 25 plastic | 50 ml | Snap-close box | 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1/2" |
| Deluxe | 6 glass | 50 ml | Steel container | 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/4" |
| Legacy | 6 glass | 100 ml steel | Steel container | Hard case |
Portable Communion Set - Black
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Check price →How many people does each set serve?
Cup count is the clearest difference. A plastic set can cover a long afternoon of visits; a glass set fits one household.
Cups per portable set
From the product listings
Glass sets can serve more than six if you rinse cups between people, but most ministers prefer not to at a bedside.
What to look for in a portable communion set
- Cup type. Disposable plastic is hygienic for hospitals. Glass is reusable and feels more like the sanctuary.
- Juice capacity. 3 oz and 100 ml containers carry more than a 50 ml one. Check how many visits you make before you can refill.
- Bread storage. A sealed container keeps bread from crumbling in a bag. The plastic sets hold about 38 pieces.
- Size. If it does not fit your coat or bag, it stays in the office. The Traveler is the thinnest by far.
- Extras. The Legacy adds a tray and anointing oil bottle for full pastoral care in one case.
For gluten free members, carry a few wafers from the 50-count pouch. See our communion bread and wafers guide.
How we picked
We compared every Broadman portable communion set with photos in our catalogue, plus one anointing oil kit that often travels with it. Each pick earns a different award. We relied on the stated cup counts, container sizes and case dimensions.
The plastic cups in these sets match the ones on our communion cups page, and the Sunday serving pieces are on the RemembranceWare page.
FAQ
What is in a portable communion set?
Usually cups, a juice container and a bread container in a case. Broadman's black and maroon sets hold 25 disposable cups, a 3 oz juice bottle and bread for about 38.
Which portable communion set is smallest?
The Traveler, at 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1/2 inches. It still holds up to 25 plastic cups, a 50 ml juice container and a snap-close bread box.
Are glass or plastic cups better for hospital visits?
Disposable plastic cups are simpler in a hospital, since each person gets a fresh cup. Glass sets suit home visits where you can wash the cups afterward.
Does the Legacy set include anointing oil?
It includes an anointing oil bottle in the case, per the listing. For oil itself, Broadman also sells a key ring holder kit with Frankincense and Myrrh oil.
Can I use prefilled cups in a portable communion set?
You can carry them alongside one. The 6-count Fellowship Cup packs come in a sturdy container and need no refrigeration, which suits short visits.