TO: ALL LICENSED AND PTO FEMALE CLERGY IN THE DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD
Dear Sisters in Christ,
Further to my letter of 2nd April, I am writing to confirm arrangements for our diocesan celebration of the ministry of female clergy on Tuesday 29th July, the Octave of the Feast of St Mary Magdalene.
There will be a celebration of the Holy Eucharist in our Cathedral at 12.30pm on that day; the president will be Bishop Jan and the preacher will be Bishop Sarah. This will take the place of the Cathedral’s regular daily Eucharist, and will be advertised in our Diocesan Bulletin, with an invitation to all who wish to attend.
Following the Eucharist, I would like warmly to invite you to lunch in the garden of Bishop’s House as a small token in recognition of the ministry which individually and collectively you exercise in our diocese. I very much hope that you will be able to join us then, though I do appreciate that this may conflict with holiday or other summer commitments for some.
If you are able to come to lunch, I would be grateful if you could kindly complete the form below by Wednesday 17 July at latest.
With my grateful thanks, and assuring you of my prayers,
+Michael
Lunch for female clergy
Tues 29 July - Bishop's Garden, Lichfield - following 12.30 Cathedral Eucharist