July 2019
On Women’s Ordination – talk by Lisa Wright at LSE Library
An event organised by the LSE Library on July 18th at 1pm. A lunchtime talk by Lisa Wright who was one of the first women to be ordained in March 1994, and one of the first ordained deacons in 1987. Her talk will explore her experiences as a priest and the early history of the Movement for the Ordination of Women, which was founded in 1979 campaigning for women’s ordination until 1994. There will also be a chance to have…
Find out more »Good God! Sexuality and Gender Equality in the Church Impossibility or Imperative?
Good God! Sexuality and Gender Equality in the Church Impossibility or Imperative? An event organised by St Mark’s Church, Broomfield Road, Sheffield, S10 2SE This is a day for those who want to see change within the Church of England. It is an opportunity to spend time together exploring how we can develop a strongly positive theological voice in these areas. Our lead speaker is Andrew Foreshew-Cain (chaplain of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford) one of the voices behind “Equal”,…
Find out more »September 2019
Newcastle Diocese: Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women as Priests
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women as Priests Newcastle Cathedral: Sunday 22 September, 4pm The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren, Bishop Christine and the Dean of Newcastle invite you, and all who wish to attend, to join them at Newcastle Cathedral for a celebratory service to mark this momentous occasion – the 25th anniversary of the ordination of the first women priests in the Church of England. Bishop Christine will preside over this Eucharistic service and clergy…
Find out more »October 2019
WATCH AGM 2019
Our AGM is ON SATURDAY - 5th October. Please let us know if you are coming! Our speaker will be the First Church Estates Commissioner, Loretta Minghella, while Bishop Anne Hollinghurst will preside at the Eucharist. Please note that the precise time may change slightly nearer the time once final logistics are sorted and confirmed. Here’s what to expect The AGM is in two parts, 11am-Noon & 1.45pm-3pm Free to attend, but please tell us you’re coming Email Eve with…
Find out more »February 2020
Liturgy Writing Day
Revd Dr Emma Percy, WATCH Chair, invites you to explore writing prayers and liturgies in a supportive environment. Timetable: 10:30 for refreshments 11:00 our day begins Bring your own lunch Places and prices: To attend, please register with [email protected] Places are limited. Attendance is free to members of WATCH. A £10-15 donation to WATCH is suggested for non-members. (Cash/cheque offered on the day.) Coming to the Deanery: Enter Christ Church college on foot via St Aldates Gate or Canterbury Gate (latter…
Find out more »October 2020
WATCH AGM 2020
WATCH members are warmly invited to attend this year’s online AGM and Annual Programme. The formal business meeting runs from 9.30 am-10.45 am. See the Schedule for the rest of the day’s programme: Talk, Worship, Review of the Strategic Plan and Social Break-Out rooms to connect informally (coffee and lunch breaks). We are very much looking forward to welcoming Professor Linda Woodhead MBE who will present a Talk mid-morning. With the dramatic acceleration of many social trends due to the…
Find out more »November 2020
Liturgy Writing Day- Advent
Revd Dr Emma Percy and Revd Dr Mary Kells, invite you to explore writing prayers and liturgies in a supportive environment. Format The day will alternate between worship, talking and writing. Emma and Mary will introduce the theme and suggest forms of prayer to explore creatively. There are 2 writing sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon when participants go off to write. Each writing session is followed by an opportunity to share work/inklings and to receive…
Find out more »October 2021
WATCH AGM 2021
You are warmly invited to attend this year’s online AGM and Annual Programme. The formal business meeting starts at 9.30 am and is in two parts. See the Schedule for the rest of the day’s programme: Presentation, Worship, Guided Discussion on Strategic Priorities and Social Break-Out rooms to connect informally (coffee and lunch breaks). We are very much looking forward to welcoming WATCH member and former trustee Revd Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes who will offer a presentation mid-morning. Our annual get-togethers…
Find out more »‘Edgewise? Experiences of some Anglican lay women’. Launch Event
Book Launch: 'Edgewise? Experiences of some Anglican lay women': This event is open to all and the book is likely to be of interest to many WATCH supporters and members, focusing on the experiences and reflections of a number of lay women who have shared their journeys in company and community over many years. A year ahead of the thirtieth anniversary of the Church of England General Synod approving legislation to allow women to become priests, you're invited to reflect…
Find out more »March 2022
Liturgy Writing Day
Liturgy Writing Day Online & in-person Oxford Deanery, Christ Church, OX1 1DP Theme - Wilderness Saturday 26th March 2022 10.30 – 3.30pm ______________________________________________________________________________________ Rev Dr Emma Percy, Rev Dr Mary Kells, and Rev Sally Wright invite you to explore writing prayers and liturgies in a supportive environment. Format The day will alternate between worship, talking and writing. We will introduce the theme and suggest forms of prayer to explore creatively. There are 2 writing sessions, one in the…
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