placed to reach the most vulnerable, and have the networks, resources and capacity for social mobilization to do so. We are all made in the image of God, and should be doing our utmost to make sure that all are welcome in this place. We have the power to effect change both within our own walls and without – the events of this Synod have made this clear. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of working together. Cooperation is essential for movements such as this – we need to be building bridges, not walls, and it is especially important to be engaging men and boys in the fight for gender equality. Men, if you think this isn’ t about you, I can assure you, you are wrong. I firmly believe that the liberation of women is directly linked to the liberation of men, and you can be vital partners in making equality a reality.
The Commission was an inspiring, faith-affirming, and transformational experience, and I am so grateful for what I learned and for those I met. The relationships I have made with Anglican women across the world will last for years to come, and are so important for the work we are aiming to do on our return to our respective provinces. We all have different struggles, but a common goal of equality for all.
When thinking about all of these issues, I keep coming back again and again to one bible verse, so I will leave you with this passage from Galatians, Chapter 3.“ So, in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Thank you.
Rachael studies International Relations at the University of St Andrews. Follow her on Twitter @_ rachaelfraser
Pilgrimage to Whithorn
The Development Team for Prayer and Spirituality offers the chance to join a Pilgrimage to Whithorn led by Bishop Gregor and David Wostenholm on Saturday 2 nd September 2017
Transport will be arranged where possible, to arrive around mid-day at St. Martin & St Ninian’ s Church, where the Eucharist will be celebrated. After lunch( please bring a packed lunch), the options will be to explore the Whithorn Museum and Iron-age Roundhouse, or for the hardy, to scramble over the rocky beach to St Ninian’ s cave, before leaving for home about 4.30
The pilgrimage is open to everyone, so bring a friend & spread the word.
Will all those interested please notify Jennifer Fitzgibbon at j2fg @ aol. com, or Christine at the Diocesan Office, 5 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DH Tel: 0141 221 5720 / 2694, christine @ glasgow. anglican. org by 20 th July.
Please indicate if you will require / or could provide transport.
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