Diocese of Gloucester Advisory Groups

Bishop’s Advisor for Healing and Wholeness

Reverend Kate Picot, Director and Chaplain at the Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing.
ku.gro.ertnecllihnrah@eciffo or tel. 01285 850283.

Kate, supported by the team at Harnhill, can offer support and guidance to clergy, lay leaders and worshipping communities across  different contexts, in matters relating to healing and wholeness. Prayer Ministry: Twice a year, the Harnhill Centre runs a training day, ‘Prayer Ministry in the Local Church’, for churches across different traditions wishing to establish  prayer ministry or train new members of their ministry team.

Advisory Group for Ordained Women

To offer support, advocacy, guidance, and encouragement for all ordained women within the Diocese, and to advise on matters affecting ordained women in ministry.

Support/Resources Offered:

  • A supportive network for ordained women across the Diocese
  • Advocacy and representation on issues affecting ordained women’s ministry
  • Guidance and signposting where appropriate
  • Opportunities for conversation, reflection, and mutual encouragement

Group Members:

  • Jennifer McKenzie
  • Jacqueline Henson
  • Ruth Edmonds
  • Heather de Gruyther
  • Sarah Haden
  • Gioia Barnbrook

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