CofE Priest Wants to be Bishop

The Guardian reports that the Dean of St Albans-- Dr Jeffrey John (pictured above) is thinking of suing the Church of England because he was not selected to be the Bishop of Southwark. He believes his rejection was due to his being a homosexual.



I doubt if this is the reason at all. I suspect it is because Dr John will be confused with the flamboyant entertainer Elton John-- another person who has sung in Anglican cathedrals and worn outrageous clothing--much like an Anglican Bishop.



Dr Elton John has denied having any relationship with the singer Jeffrey John even though they look remarkably similar and have the same last name. "Elton and I are not brothers." said the clergyman indignantly, "and no, I do not wear a wig."



The Rev'd. Humphrey Blytherington, Vicar of Great Snoring in the St Alban's diocese said, "Dr Jeffrey John is a wonderful man. I have enjoyed many of his records over the years, especially Candle in the Wind which I have often played at funerals." He continued, "I have no problem with bishops. Some of my best friends are bishops." The Rev'd. Lavinia Winkett, Priest in Charge of St Boadecia, commented, "It is an outrage that Jeffrey has been rejected from the Episcopate simply because of his sexuality. Why should he be rejected just because he wears sequin jackets and funny spectacles?"



Elton John was unavailable for comment.