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A statement from WATCH in light of the allegations against Martyn Percy

November 22nd, 2020

In the circumstances, and with the full support of trustees of WATCH, Emma is standing aside as Chair for the time being. Our thoughts and prayers are with Emma, Martyn,… Read more »

WATCH Publish an introduction and guide to the Five Guiding Principles

October 15th, 2020

Six years ago, in 2014, the Church of England finally passed legislation to make it possible for women to be appointed as bishops. The church and the country breathed a… Read more »

General Synod Elections

October 14th, 2020

The General Synod elections for 2020 have been deferred by 12 months, meaning voting will now be in September 2021. We are continuing to work with Inclusive Church and other to… Read more »

OUTLOOK 37 – Summer 2020

August 11th, 2020

OUTLOOK 37 Summer 2020 From the Editor Cath Williamson Welcome to this edition of Outlook, being published, as it is, in a strange and difficult time for many of us…. Read more »

The Consecration of the Bishops of Horsham and Lewes

July 14th, 2020

WATCH is deeply saddened by the announcement that the two new Bishops in Chichester diocese, the Bishops of Horsham and Lewes, will not be consecrated together in one service by… Read more »

Two new bishops announced by the Diocese of Chichester

April 29th, 2020

Two new bishops announced by the Diocese of Chichester WATCH notes the announcement of two new bishops in the Diocese of Chichester. Chichester is a diocese with well below average… Read more »

Two new bishops announced by the Diocese of Chichester

April 29th, 2020

Two new bishops announced by the Diocese of Chichester WATCH notes the announcement of two new bishops in the Diocese of Chichester. Chichester is a diocese with well below average… Read more »

Newsletter to Member Easter 2020

April 8th, 2020

Dear Friends We find ourselves in extremely strange times. I hope that this letter finds you all well and able to sustain yourselves and those you love in good health… Read more »

RIP: The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, Anglican Communion’s first female bishop, dies at 89

March 16th, 2020

The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, has announced the death of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, the first woman to be ordained… Read more »

Newsletter to Members Christmas 2019

December 17th, 2019

We hear again the Christmas tale of a young mother giving birth to her first child. We celebrate the miracle of birth, the wonder of women’s bodies that can carry… Read more »