anglicanism

equality

• majority of Protestant Churches accept the equality of both sexes in terms of gender roles in the church; many have had female leaders for some time (for example, Baptists, Methodists, and Anglicans). 

• This acceptance is based on the Bible, which states that male and female were both created in God's image (Genesis 1:27), and St Paul’s statement that there is ‘neither male nor female’ (Galatians 3:28). They also point to how Jesus treated women, with dignity and respect. 

women pruests

the ‘Parliament’ of the Church of England (called the General Synod) decided to allow women priests in November 1992. This was a momentous decision. The first female priests were ordained into the Church of England in 1994. In 2015 the first female to become a bishop was Libby Lane. Times really have changed!

internal complexities

The Anglican Communion, while working towards gender equality, still faces internal complexities and varying levels of acceptance of women in leadership roles. The Church of England, for example, has laws that allow some congregations to refuse to accept sacramental ministry from women. Despite this, the Church of England has affirmed the right for women who wish to serve in ministry. The Anglican Communion, as a whole, is committed to ensuring equal participation and recognizing the equal worth of women and men in all aspects of the church's life.

theology

• The Anglican Communion emphasizes the theological principles that recognize the divine gifts of being both male and female, promoting the participation and inclusion of both in creating and sustaining communities.