ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on key concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book illustrates a gap in the meaning of the term 'Extended Communion' between Anglicans and Methodists in theory, but some merging of practice. In the Roman Catholic Church, there is chronic need for the renewal of the priesthood and the provision of more priests. The Church of England has been exploring new tracks for ordination training, but perhaps needs to be more radical. In Anglicanism, each diocese must interpret Provincial policies, but few combine regulations about Extended Communion and ministerial provision. The book examines the fact that the first example of Extended Communion was in Reading in 1841 at the Primitive Methodist Conference. The organizers of this 1841 Conference designed a range of worship events including both the Lord's Supper and the love-feast.
