Anglican Diocese of Gloucester;

Public Worship with Communion by Extension (57.29 KB)

'Extended Communion' is a provision whereby, in the absence of a priest to preside at the Eucharist, a congregation may nevertheless be nourished with the consecrated bread and wine of Holy Communion.

Producing Orders of Service (47.67 KB)

There are some important elements in gettng the right order of service printed.

Leading Worship (45.34 KB)

Training for leading worship is offered by The Bishop's Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Group which leads occasional training days on intercessions and members of the group can either make resources available to individual benefices or arrange particular bits of local training.

Leading Intercessions (43.94 KB)

The Bishop's Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Group leads occasional training days on intercessions and members of the group can either make resources available to individual benefices or arrange particular bits of local training.

Eucharistic Ministers (45.25 KB)

The Canons require an incumbent who wishes to use lay people to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion to consult the Churchwardens, and their goodwill, to seek the Bishop's permission.

Authorised Rites of Holy Baptism (45 KB)

This paper addresses particularly the issue of authorised text for Holy Baptism.

All Age Worship (29.44 KB)

Training and Advice for those planning and leading All Age Worship are available from the Diocesan Children's Officer, Sandra Millar

Admission of Children to Communion (44.46 KB)

Children who have been baptised may be admitted to Communion in parishes of the Diocese of Gloucester before Confirmation where the parish has adopted such a policy, implemented the regulations and recieved permission from the Bishop.

Use of robes and Vestments (46.53 KB)

This paper sets out to give guidance on the use of Robes and Vestments in the leadership of worship.