tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post2315615559067191447..comments2023-12-28T23:52:54.169+00:00Comments on Chelmsford Anglican Mainstream: Wycliffe theologian: Forcing clergy to wear robes "absurd"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03590979027426082714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post-1185733859353358802008-10-20T00:10:00.000+01:002008-10-20T00:10:00.000+01:00I know of at least one parish in the Diocese of Pe...I know of at least one parish in the Diocese of Peterborough, where they never use them! It is a strong Charismatic Evangelical parish that even for communion, you will see the clergy(there are two) wear only their clerical collars as any sign of their office. As a modern late 80's contemporary style with worship band maybe this fits in. Also the congregation are drawn in from various other John14https://www.blogger.com/profile/02783328568542817810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post-26427662643214994522008-10-18T13:18:00.000+01:002008-10-18T13:18:00.000+01:00As robes only have to be worn for communion, this ...As robes only have to be worn for communion, this is not a barrier to evangelism. What is the current practice for communion at home groups or on hospital wards or in residential homes etc. when robes would not be appropriate to the less formal setting?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411510481652613673noreply@blogger.com