Readers may:

• Preach
• Lead worship, except those services and parts of services specifically excluded by Canon *
• Read the Old or New Testament readings, Epistle or Gospel at any service
• Lead intercessions
• Receive and present the offerings of the people
• Distribute the consecrated bread and wine to the people *
• Take Communion to the sick and housebound
• Undertake pastoral and educational work
• Assist any minister as the bishop may direct

With permission from the Chaplain, Readers may:

• Accept occasional invitations to take part in services in a church of another denomination

With permission from the Bishop, Readers may:

• Officiate at Communion by Extension services
• Officiate at Funeral services (after having successfully completed the Diocesan Funeral Course)
• Accept regular invitations to take part in services in a church of another denomination, with the approval also of the PCC of the Chaplaincy where the service is to take place.

Readers may NOT:

• Officiate at the sacrament of baptism, except in an emergency situation when it is lawful for any lay person to baptise
• Officiate at a marriage service
• Officiate at the sacrament of Holy Communion
• Pronounce the Absolution or give a Blessing but should use an authorised alternative form of words.

As a matter of courtesy Readers should consult their incumbent before accepting engagements outside their own chaplaincy.