Questions and Answers…
about Richard Wood’s position
(click on the questions to see answers)

1) Why was Richard willing to be ordained by the Bishop of Chelmsford, but not to receive Holy Communion with him? Isn’t this illogical or inconsistent?

2) Doesn’t the ordination service require candidates to receive Communion with the bishop?

3) Many Curates don’t agree with their Bishops but ‘bite the bullet’ and get on with it. Why is Richard being fussy?

4) Why refuse to take Communion when Article 26 reassures us of the validity of Communion even if the person who takes the service is unworthy to do so?

5) What’s wrong with being Patron of “Changing Attitude”?

6) Is Richard being manipulated by his vicar?

7) Isn’t a curate wrong to dictate the conditions of his ordination?