archbishop of canterbury
While AI has been addressed by the Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury, it has not been tackled by General Synod.
But still many hundreds of churches restrict women’s roles in various ways and some serving bishops do not receive communion from our Archbishop of Canterbury because she is female.
Recently I had the great honour of taking part, with representatives from across the world-wide Anglican Communion, in the prayerful process of nominating the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
External relationships We also need to re-establish good relations with our fellow global majority Anglicans who no longer recognise the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
I have been involved in the nomination process of numerous diocesan bishops and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
I have spoken in many LLF debates and participated in smaller discernment groups convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The history making commission which discerned and nominated the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
In the commission for the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury, I was proud to bring a distinct northern voice, ensuring that the realities and needs of our communities were represented at the highest level of discernment.
The election comes at a significant moment in our history: we have our first woman Archbishop of Canterbury.
only be able to complete if I am re-elected to Synod), in which capacity I have participated in the nomination of a dozen diocesan bishops including the Archbishop of Canterbury
Momentum must not be lost and we must ensure that the Archbishop of Canterbury and wider church leadership continue to be supported in speaking into this crucial national conversation. ➢ I firmly believe that local parishes can be the site of real spiritual growth, journeying, care, meaning and community.
During a reflection early in her role as Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Sarah spoke about the important place of the parish within the church; I am fully committed to our parish system which has been described as “the heart of the Church of England” and has been for many centuries.
One particularly memorable moment was chairing the first Presidential Address delivered by a female Archbishop of Canterbury.
From 2009-14 I served as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs, based at Lambeth Palace supporting the
assist in the discernment for the new Archbishop of Canterbury – an experience which was one of the most extraordinary and challenging of my life.