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Through inclusion of and "equality for all people, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality” (Together for the Church of England) “Thy kingdom come”.
To cut to the chase, my calling aligns with the aims of Together for the Church of England, the Inclusive Church Network and Save the Parish, but if you would like to learn a little more about me then please read on.
Women and The Church (WATCH) and Together for the Church of England.
e lam the National Co-ordinator of Together for the Church of England, a charity working for the full inclusion of all in the life of the Church of England.
I am a trustee of Together for the Church of England and have worked throughout this last quinquennium to support their goals towards a fully inclusive church.
I am fully supportive of the vision of Together for the Church of England and the Inclusive Church Network.
I support Together for the Church of England’s commitment to inclusion, and I believe it is essential that any question about church doctrine or discipline is underpinned by a profound listening, a passion for truth, and a shared commitment to catholic order.
• Together for the Church of England
I am a Trustee and Treasurer of Together For the Church of England which is a charity working to create a more equal church where all LGBTQIA+, GMH, neurodiverse, differently abled, etc Christians are welcomed and celebrated as equally beloved people made in the image of God.
I have supported a number of fringe events especially those held by the Anti-Racism network, Together for the Church of England and Women and the Church.
I endorse the Inclusive Synod Election Campaign statement by Together for the Church of England: 'I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.' I am fully committed to inclusion, it is part of who I am, and the framework for my engagement.
I’m the Oxford contact for the Together for the Church of England, who are committed to equality in the church regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, mental health, neurodiversity or sexuality.
As a member of Together for the Church of England, I am committed to supporting the work of the Relationships, Sexuality and Gender Working and Pastoral Consultative groups to work for the day when the love shared between same sex couples as a gift from God which can be celebrated and blessed within Church and for clergy to be able to enter into a same sex marriage without facing punitive consequences for their ministry.
I am a member of Together for the Church of England and a keen advocate for the importance of the parish as a focus for mission and align myself with Save the Parish.
I love learning foreign languages, going for walks on the South Downs with my dog and gardening. ● I worked in Human Resources in a global Investment Bank for almost 20 years - my last role was Managing Director, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion. ● I completed a 2-year Psychodynamic Counselling Skills course with the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and more recently an Anna Chaplaincy course. ● I am a volunteer befriender with “Linking Lives” - a Christian organisation seeking to reduce loneliness. ● I am a member of Together for the Church of England. ● I am co-chair of the Sabeel Kairos Church of England group. ● I am currently studying ‘Biblical Studies' at St Augustine’s College of Theology.
e lam also a member of Together for the Church of England, seeking to promote unity across diverse perspectives in the Christian denomination which has become my spiritual home and the focus of my life and ministry
As a result of my belief in a broad church that welcomes all, I serve as a trustee of Together for the Church of England.
I am part of the Together for the Church of England group in Synod.
I am currently vice- chair of Together for the Church of England, and I have been convening the Together group at General Synod.
Together for the Church of England and publicly endorse their statements.
I align myself with the Together for the Church of England network and agree with the statement in the box, but I also seek to find the image of God in all people and to listen to all voices including those who hold a different view to mine.
Jesus said, ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.’ (John 10.10) Together for the Church of England statement:
I am glad to sign up to the ‘Together for the Church of England’ statement: We are committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.
I wholeheartedly sign up to the following statement from ‘Together for the Church of England’: ‘I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality.’ I fully support the Church of England being able to offer same-sex marriages for both clergy and lay people.
I am proud to support the aims of Together for the Church of England.
We share together in the Eucharist and support each other during the Synods. Together for the Church of England group an inclusive body working to demonstrate that the Church is there for everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other barrier to church.
I fully support the Inclusive statement from Together for the Church of England.
About me I'm a trustee of Together for the Church of England and former trustee of Inclusive Church (2016-2025).
I am a founding trustee of Together for the Church of England and currently sit on the Executive, and have been heavily involved in recent work for inclusion in all its forms.
I support the principles of the following organisations and undertake to promote their aims: Inclusive Church and Together for the Church of England – both promote affirmation without discrimination, regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, socio-economic status, mental health, neurotype or sexuality, we are all God’s people.
Together for the Church of England was formed by members of General Synod in 2024 and has since expanded to include networks across the dioceses.
To support this view, I am supporting the work of Together for the Church of England.
I will continue to support Together for the Church of England and the wider inclusive movement.
Together for the Church of England: We hope to see full inclusion and equality in the
I support the work of the charity Together for the Church of England.
member of Together for the Church of England, recalled an event at General Synod just after she had begun her quinquennium on General Synod back in 2021: General Synod were discussing co-opting Global Heritage Majority members to the House of Laity.
I am part of the Together for the Church of England group alongside fellow candidates, Canon Julian Hollywell and Rev’d Sarah Watson.
Together for the Church of England Contact me: [email protected] or 07960 735352
I have, from my experience here, supported both Together for the Church of England in its work for a fully inclusive Church and Save the Parish in its work to strengthen and resource parish ministry.
That is why I am standing as a Together for the Church of England Candidate because they most match my ethos about how we should treat one another.
As someone for whom the best prayer times centre around both word and sacrament, I am firmly egalitarian and inclusive, and I stand with the values of ‘Together for the Church of England', despite not being a signed up member of any church societies.