The diocese of Truro is going against the spirit of Communion by Extension in authorising its widespread use: Alison Milbank
Save The Parish's co-founder Alison Milbank throws a spotlight on the Diocese of Truro's deeply flawed approach to Communion by Extension. Alison is Professor of Theology and Literature at the University of Nottingham and Priest Vicar and Canon Theologian at Southwell Minster Communion By Extension: A Critique 1. 1. In legislation, it was only intended for occasional, ‘exceptional’ use. In 2001 the Archbishops’ Council agreed to allow Extended Communion, in which the consecrated elements would be taken the same day from a central benefice eucharist (as was envisaged) and shared by people in another church in the group. The legislation stressed that this practice should not replace regular eucharists. 2. 2. The diocese of Truro is going against the spirit of the legislation in authorising its widespread use . It is presented as regular liturgical fare, as a way of dealing with the rationing of priestly ministry in their ‘On the Way’ pastoral reorganisation