Events are taking place to mark a quarter of a century of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Church of England. The first group of women were ordained priests on Saturday 12 March 1994, in Bristol Cathedral.

FEATURE / Latest figures show a 22% increase in people selected to train for the priesthood over the last two years, with a 32% increase in young people.

Women from across the Church of England are calling for a church that reflects the diversity of God as we celebrate 30 years since women were first ordained to the priesthood.

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NEWS / Seven women Bishops in the Church of England have nominated women who have inspired them in a series of short videos to mark International Women's Day 2016 (IWD2016).

Nancy Kingston, who will be 100 in October, and her husband Eric, 98, celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary today, on 1 June. They have been part of their church community since they were married at Saint Mary And All Saints Church in Meare.

Women made up the majority of deacons ordained in the Church of England last year for the first time, according to new statistics published today.

Heath Monaghan first felt God calling him to be ordained when he was 13. More than three decades later, he expects to be tearful during the ordination service.

Our service for Lunar New Year comes from The Teahouse network of Chinese-heritage clergy. Rev Mark Nam leads this service, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, the first woman to be ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion.