WATCH (London) At Home Event
I just want you to know what a very successful evening we had at St Stephen's Walbrook last night. Thank you to all those who came.It was so good to see you. Lots of conversations and links made with those we haven't met before as well as those who are old friends. The event was very well attended with a very good mix of clergy and laity. It was a real privilege as well as moving to be at Sally Muggeridge's first communion as a priest. I thank her... on behalf of all of us for the warmth, hospitality and welcome given by Jonathan Evens and Sally. What a lovely historical church to be in.
Thank you Martin Carr very much indeed for organising the refreshments and drink which helped to make the evening so good! Delicious - and nothing left which was the measure of how much people enjoyed it.
Also thanks to Hilary Cotton, National WATCH Chair, for coming and updating everyone on progress so far Nationally and Mary Johnston for doing the same regarding London. How good to welcome our new Archdeacon of Hackney, Liz Adekunle. and for her wise words. Interesting too that we had a representative from the newly formed WATCH in Wales, Peter Badcock, who wanted to get ideas for their branch. To be fair he was in London for another meeting and didn't travel deliberately for ours but it was good to see him! Good Luck WATCH Wales!
A write up of what was said at the meeting will be coming to share with those who were unable to come.

The end of June means tennis, cricket, football, rowing,...and (in a different league) ordinations! This year there is an added joy for us all, because at last, at these significant services, women will be part of them in all three orders of ministry, bringing a wholeness to the church’s ministry and witness. Congratulations and prayer for all those who are presently preparing for ordination in the next few weeks, and prayers too for the Bishops of Gloucester and Newcastl...e as they prepare to preside at the ordinations in their cathedrals.
There is also joy that last month, in Chichester cathedral, women and men were ordained together, as priests in the cathedral by one of their “own” bishops, and later this month, the Bishop of Chichester will ordain all the deacons in one service in the cathedral. ( The photo is from the ordination of priests in Chichester)

Invitation from WATCH (London)
Please see the invitation below. It would be so good to see you. We look forward to an enjoyable evening together at St Stephen's Walbrook.
London WATCH “At Home”
on Wednesday, June 29 from
6.30 – 8.30 pm....
You are warmly invited to join us for an informal gathering of celebration, friendship and consultation
at St Stephen’s Church
39 Walbrook,
London, EC4N 8BN
(Bank Station exit 8)
To:
- renew friendships and meet new members
- meet women clergy from London especially those who
have recently arrived in the Diocese
- discuss the future direction of London WATCH -
- meet London General Synod members supportive of
WATCH
There will a chance to look around this architecturally exceptional and distinguished City church and learn about its history. We are grateful to Revd.Jonathan Evens and Revd Sally Muggeridge for welcoming us.
Refreshments will be provided.
The evening will close with Eucharistic worship.