Following a number of requests from parishioners, the Clergy Team have reintroduced the common cup across the mission community at midnight mass.
Church of England guidance provides for this, and it will be done with careful consideration for covid safety.
It is important to state that reception in one kind, i.e. only taking the bread and not the wine, is regarded as full and complete communion and no-one should feel any pressure to receive in both kinds if they have any concerns about doing so.
- Bread and wine will both be offered to communicants. Those wishing to receive in one kind may indicate by keeping their hands down or a shake of the head that they prefer not to take the wine, or by returning to their seat straight after receiving the bread.
- For those who do choose to receive the wine, the chalice will be given a quarter turn between each communicant so that each communicant drinks from a different side. After four communicants the rim of the chalice will be cleaned using fresh communion wine - ie alcohol
- It will no longer be possible for either the priest or the communicant to intinct (dip the bread into the wine).
We ask everyone to please refrain from taking the common cup if you feel unwell.
If you have any comments, concerns or other feedback about this decision, please speak to a member of the ministry team or email
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