Speech by Bishop Victoria Matthews at General Synod in July 2011
A5 leaflet – A Woman's Place Is In the House of Bishops
A leaflet that can be copied for everyone.
History of progress timeline
Showing progress towards women bishops.
Women bishops in the Church of England – Yes
A Powerpoint presentation giving the structure and headlines for a presentation.
Presentation Notes
Comprehensive supporting notes which can be used with or without the Powerpoint slides.
Answers to FAQ
Responses to points frequently made by those opposed.
A8 (WE) Background
The original background paper sent to Dioceses by the General Synod Office, which focussed mostly on facts supporting the arguments against women bishops.
Another Background paper
Giving additional information including facts supporting the arguments in favour.
WATCH Papers 2009: Preparing for Women as Bishops
Introduction to papers: Preparing for Women as Bishops by Christina Rees
The Act of Synod and Theological Seriousness by Judith Maltby
Walls of Suspicion, Hatred and Taint by Revd Jean Mayland
Comments on Legislative Drafting Group Report by Joanna Collicutt
The Consecration of Women and the Unity of the Church by Revd Mark Bennet
Legislation for Women Bishops by Revd Peggy Jackson
Papers from WATCH Training Days
Issues of Women as Bishops
History of Progress
Resources
Headship
The Role of MPs
WATCH Affirming Catholicism Proposals
Questions about Women as Bishops
The Legislative Process
WATCH Papers
Inclusive Language
Priesthood and Gender
Women bishops - some ecumenical considerations
Women's Ordination – A Brief History
Women and the Bible
Women with Oversight: Reflections from the history
of the Church
