Lucy Davis
Dean of Women’s MinistryVicar of St Andrew’s Church in Bedford and Chair of the National Association of Diocesan Advisors for Women’s Ministry. For over a decade I have been involved with advocacy for women in ministry in the Diocese, including work on maternity and menopause policy, mentoring women at various stages of their discernment and training, and reporting to Bishop’s Staff. It is great to see how far we have come in terms of the flourishing of women’s ordained ministry, but issues still remain, and I am privileged to continue to work with female clergy to ensure equality, representation and contribution at all levels within the Diocese.
Kate Pearson
Assistant Dean of Women's MinistryI am vicar of St Mary’s Marshalswick, in St Albans and vice-chair of the House of Clergy in the Diocese. I am coming to the end of my doctoral studies, where I have been exploring the spirituality, and faith development of women aged 18 to 30 through their experiences of Ignatian spirituality. Before coming to St Albans I was a university chaplain and I continue to be passionate about ministering in spaces of invitation, where we find ourselves as a guest, rather than a host. I also have experience of advocacy and discernment work, which I hope may be of some use in this role. I am absolutely delighted to be joining this work with Lucy amongst female clergy, and am committed to finding and holding space where healthy conversations can be had, support found, and flourishing truly enabled.
St Etheldreda’s Trust
This Trust offers modest grants to support and enrich the ministry of female ordained clergy in the Diocese of St Albans or to support work with children done by them.
