Bishop Michael has written to all churches in the diocese with instructions to return to the common cup. Any churches wishing to continue with presidential intinction must apply for special dispensation, which is not guaranteed to be granted. At PCC on 13th March it was decided we would follow Bishop Michael’s request and return to the common cup on Sunday 20th April (Easter Sunday).

Communicants may choose to receive only the bread if they don’t want to share from the common cup. Bishop Micharl says, ‘The Church of England normally administers Holy Communion in both kinds (consecrated bread and wine), as per Article 30, ‘Of both kinds’. However it is lawful for communicants to receive bread or wine alone. It remains Anglican teaching that the grace of the sacrament is received in its fullness even if communion is administered in one kind only.’

Please be aware nobody will be permitted to intinct their own wafer as this considered unhygienic. Do speak to Jenni if you have any questions about this.