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The Diocese has two Advisers for Women in Ministry, one for each Archdeaconry.  Their duties include:

  • Supporting ordained and lay women in ministry, particularly in parishes that have voted for Resolutions A, B or C, or all three.
  • Raising issues with the Director of Mission & Ministry and Bishops/Archdeacons e.g. highlighting blatant discrimination, harassment and abuse of women.
  • Encouraging women clergy to apply for senior posts, diocesan groups and committees.
  • Advising other clergy on women's issues.
  • Keeping in touch with the wider church e.g. NADAWM (National Association of Diocesan Advisers for Women in Ministry) and nominating women to attend the Windsor Consultations for Women Clergy each year.
  • Advising on appointments where necessary.
  • Being alongside women with ministerial difficulties.
  • Encouraging a wholeness of priestly ministry with both men and women working happily alongside each other.
  • ½ to 1 day per week on further Adviser duties.

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Revd Anne Davis is the Adviser for Women in Ministry  in the Chester Archdeaconry.
She is also Rector of Woodchurch

Contact details:
The Rectory, Church Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral CH49 7LS

Tel: 0151 677 5352

Revd Helen Chantry is the Adviser for Women's Ministry in the Macclesfield Archdeaconry. 
She is also Priest-in-charge of Audlem.

Contact details:
66 Heathfield Road, Little Heath, Audlem, Crewe CW3 0HG

Tel: 01270 811543