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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/disability

Through inclusion of and "equality for all people, regardless of disability,​ ​economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental​ ​health, neurodiversity, or sexuality” (Together for the Church of England)​ ​“Thy kingdom come”.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/equality

Through inclusion of and "equality for all people, regardless of disability,​ ​economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental​ ​health, neurodiversity, or sexuality” (Together for the Church of England)​ ​“Thy kingdom come”.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/neurodiversity

Through inclusion of and "equality for all people, regardless of disability,​ ​economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental​ ​health, neurodiversity, or sexuality” (Together for the Church of England)​ ​“Thy kingdom come”.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/climate change

These​ ​wildfires are one very obvious sign of the huge impact climate change is having, but so much is​ ​being affected, likely more than we even realise.​ ​Recently, at S.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/pcc

For three years, I have also been a District Church Council member​ ​(Halas is one parish with five districts, so we have a PCC and five DCCs), and, more​ ​recently, have been elected to Deanery Synod.​ ​I am currently studying, and hugely enjoying, a BA in Modern Languages (French,​ ​German, Russian) at the University of Birmingham, where I also work in a variety of roles, including​ ​as research intern, student ambassador, and receptionist.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/dioceses

Our Lord tells us,​ ​“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34, GNT)​ ​And that “one another” that we need to love, that’s everyone - your friends… and everyone else.​ ​I have moved house frequently, living in communities in varied areas and worshipping with a wide​ ​range of churches across the Birmingham and Worcester Dioceses.

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WOR_(L)_Barlow_Hannah/stewardship

Through caring for creation​ ​And this call of love extends beyond loving and caring for one another to loving and caring for the​ ​world of which we have been given stewardship.

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GLO_(L)_Hawken_Jonathan/pcc

I am a member of the PCC, and have recently been involved in the church remodelling work, an Alpha Course and co-host a Small Group with a particular interest in Bible Teaching.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/living in love and faith

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/llf

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/neurodiversity

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/working class

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/vocations

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/vocations

and Ministry webinars I helped to plan and lead with members of the national vocations team, I've created spaces where people's previously unheard experiences can be shared, explored and taken seriously.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/finance

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/vocations

I speak up I’ve spoken in debates, asked questions and proposed amendments on a issues including Living in Love and Faith (LLF), working-class vocations, estates ministry, women's ministry, finance and neurodiversity.

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DUR_(C)_Noppen_Chantal/vocations

and Ministry webinars I helped to plan and lead with members of the national vocations team, I've created spaces where people's previously unheard experiences can be shared, explored and taken seriously.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/prayers of love and faith

Some of my focuses will be: Prayers of love and faith; Cautious and limited use of AI; Women in ministry; Working-class ministry opportunities; The eco church.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/queer

I would like to be elected as one of our General Synod representatives for the following reasons: I am a member of multiple under-represented groups (queer, disabled, woman looking at ministry, young, working class) in the national church, due to this I have unique insights into many of the concerns of these groups and I am willing to listen and speak up in important debates.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/working class

I would like to be elected as one of our General Synod representatives for the following reasons: I am a member of multiple under-represented groups (queer, disabled, woman looking at ministry, young, working class) in the national church, due to this I have unique insights into many of the concerns of these groups and I am willing to listen and speak up in important debates.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/next generation

I'm a Youth Worker for one of my local churches, a role which means I get to see how important teen spaces are currently as well as how important teen specific religious spaces are to the spiritual growth of the next generation.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/youth

I'm a Youth Worker for one of my local churches, a role which means I get to see how important teen spaces are currently as well as how important teen specific religious spaces are to the spiritual growth of the next generation.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/youth worker

I'm a Youth Worker for one of my local churches, a role which means I get to see how important teen spaces are currently as well as how important teen specific religious spaces are to the spiritual growth of the next generation.

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LIC_(L)_HOLMES_Jessica/youth

My youth have had access to a space curated for them where they can learn age-appropriate lessons about God and the Bible; this has led to an increase in younger people attending the local church, something that is incredibly important for the longevity of the national church.

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MAN_(L)_Nikroo_Leila/mission

I would seek to bring the voice of local communities into the decisions of the wider Church, and to support a Church that is strong in Christ, faithful in its mission and attentive to the people it serves.

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MAN_(L)_Nikroo_Leila/environment

The Church should also have the courage to speak against injustice, hear voices that are often overlooked, respond to human need with love, and care faithfully for God’s creation and the environment.

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MAN_(L)_Nikroo_Leila/injustice

The Church should also have the courage to speak against injustice, hear voices that are often overlooked, respond to human need with love, and care faithfully for God’s creation and the environment.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/safeguarding

Significant work has been achieved on practice, oversight, and governance in safeguarding but that there is more work to be done on identifying the most appropriate arrangements for independent scrutiny and governance arrangements.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/gospel

I firmly believe that the parish is where frontline mission and ministry takes place and that any Diocese and the central Church exists solely to support gospel ministry at grass roots level.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/mission

I firmly believe that the parish is where frontline mission and ministry takes place and that any Diocese and the central Church exists solely to support gospel ministry at grass roots level.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/disciples

If elected I will seek to ensure that the most appropriate decisions are made in each of these, and other areas, to enable clergy to keep evangelism and growing disciples central to their ministry; to keep the main thing the main thing!

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/evangelism

If elected I will seek to ensure that the most appropriate decisions are made in each of these, and other areas, to enable clergy to keep evangelism and growing disciples central to their ministry; to keep the main thing the main thing!

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/scripture

It was through Scripture Union holiday clubs that I first encountered Jesus, and I remain deeply grateful to the many people who patiently nurtured my faith and helped me discover the love of Christ.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/finances

In my role as Archdeacon I recognise many of the challenges that clergy face today, which include parish finances, an ever increasing administrative burden and concerns around their own health and well-being.

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GUI_(C)_BREADMORE_MARTIN/church commissioners

I understand that the next quinquennium will continue to work on the Governance Review that Bishop Andrew chaired, as well as addressing the questions about how money from the Church Commissioners is allocated.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/lgbtq

As a member of the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities and carer for my disabled partner, I am aware of how the church can be a crucial support for members of marginalised communities, but also a very difficult place to exist.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/gender identity

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/sexuality

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/lgbtq

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am very aware of the hurt that LGBTQ+ people and other minorities have often experienced in the church, and support moves towards greater inclusion, including increased support for committed same- sex relationships.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/same sex

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am very aware of the hurt that LGBTQ+ people and other minorities have often experienced in the church, and support moves towards greater inclusion, including increased support for committed same- sex relationships.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/same-sex relationships

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am very aware of the hurt that LGBTQ+ people and other minorities have often experienced in the church, and support moves towards greater inclusion, including increased support for committed same- sex relationships.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/outreach

Previously, I led the software development team at the University of Durham, and worked at St John’s College on Christian Apologetics projects, focusing on Faith and Science and youth outreach.

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/disability

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/equality

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/mental health

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."

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DUR_(L)_Packer_Tim/neurodiversity

An Inclusive Church “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality."