The Church previously issued a statement to clarify it was not banning gluten-free bread or non-alcoholic communion wine.

The Church of England has banned non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread from Holy Communion Credit: Alamy. Church guidance stipulates that, in order to be consecrated — made holy by a priest ...

THE Church of England’s stance on the use of gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine at the eucharist had been “misinterpreted”, the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr Michael Ipgrave, said on Monday afternoon.

With Dry January well and truly over, the Church of England has taken the opportunity to proclaim that alcohol-free wine can’t be used for holy communion. The Church’s governing body slapped ...

The Anglican Communion is attempting to prevent internal divisions over ordination of women and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ ...

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the Church of England has ruled. 9 February 2025, 21:37. Elements of the eucharist sacramental bread and sacramental wine ...

The Church of England is considering whether to use gender-neutral terms to refer to God, a spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that there are no plans to “to abolish or substantially revise ...

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. The general synod had been asked to consider using alternatives to ...