'God kept tugging at my sleeve' - Joan's story
First published on: 2nd May 2024Working at the Taizé Community in France in her mid-20s started Joan's journey to being part of the first cohort of women to be ordained priest in 1994.
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Women's ministry and worship at the heart of celebration service
First published on: 29th April 2024Women took centre stage at a special Eucharist service at Christ Church Cathedral to mark 30 years since women were first ordained priests in the diocese.
How far have we come?
First published on: 17th April 2024Bishop Olivia, the diocese’s first female suffragan bishop, and the Revd Canon Liz Jackson reflect on the ministry of women, 30 years on from their ordination.
Faith is the thread running through Stella's life
First published on: 4th April 2024As we look forward to the service of celebration for the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women as priests, the Revd Stella Fairburn shares her memories of being a history maker.
Celebrating 30 years of women as priests
First published on: 12th March 2024March 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of women ordained as priests in the Church of England. The Ven Christine Allsopp was one of the first women ordained in the diocese at Reading Minster.