Vigils for General Synod

As General Synod approaches - 9  to 13 July in York WATCH groups are setting up to have Vigils to support and pray for these important debates.

This is what has been arranged so far:

Prayer Vigils for the General Synod Debate on Women Bishop's Legislation are taking place at Ripon Cathedral, Newcastle Cathedral and Guildford Cathedral over the weekend of General Synod (9th - 13 July).
  

What is truly remarkable about these Vigils is that they are drawing together in prayer people from across the spectrum of opinion on this matter including WATCH, Forward In Faith, MCU, Affirming Catholicism, Society of Catholic Priests, Reform and local parishes and in Ripon and Leeds it is supported by both the Diocesan and Flying Bishop. The Vigils focus on supporting members of the General Synod in prayer as they take part in a complex and demanding debate the outcome of which is likely to  have a significant impact on the life of the Church and the communities to whom we minister.

 
WATCH members are working closely alongside people from Forward in Faith and other groups to avoid party politics and ensure everyone is made genuinely welcome.
 
I would like to encourage you to send these details to your local General Synod representatives so that they know they are being held in prayer during what is likely to be a demanding and critical debate.
 

Please also think about organizing a similar vigil locally, either in your local cathedral or parish church, or park or community hall or front room!

 
Every blessing,
Lindsay Southern    

WATCH National Committee Branch representative

and

Jenny Standage    WATCH  newslist