12/04/2023
The chapter, for the Diocese of Oxford, not only acts as a support group but provides preachers on request for parishes across the diocese.
Rev Polly Falconer, UKME Development Enabler for the Diocese of Oxford, (pictured above) said the group was inspired by deanery chapters, that act as support groups for clergy after they are ordained.
“When you are ordained you are invited to join a deanery chapter which is a form of support for ordained clergy,” she said.
“The Chapter for UKME clergy and licensed lay ministers recognises that they face challenges which will be more sensitive - it could be to do with their ministry, it could be to do with racism, it could be to do with cultural differences.
"The UKME chapter provides a safe space to discuss these sensitive issues. We actively encourage our clergy members to join their deanery chapter as well.
“The chapter has really been invaluable and it has been embraced by the diocese.”
Rev Polly Falconer was appointed as UKME Development Enabler for the Diocese of Oxford in 2021.
PIcture below shows Rev Janet Binns, Dean to the UKME Chapter in the Diocese of Oxford
