Join the Diocese of Lincoln to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a special event in the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral on Friday 7 March (1.15pm – 3.15pm)!
This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, focuses on empowering women and driving positive change.
Enjoy a welcoming and empowering atmosphere along with refreshments. The event will feature talks from inspirational women (see profiles below), free access to the Cathedral’s Tears of Gold art exhibition and networking opportunities.
In addition to celebrating the achievements of women, we are proud to support Irise International, an organisation that is dedicated to ending period poverty and empowering women and girls through education and support. To make a donation, please visit their donation page.
This is a relaxed and positive opportunity to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate action for a better future for all women.
We would be very grateful if you could let us know you will be coming along. Please fill out this form or tap/click the button below to RSVP for the event. We’re really looking forward to seeing you.
Sonia Barron
Sonia will retire this year as the Diocesan Director of Ordination and Vocations, having spent many years as a parish priest and Rural Dean in Lincolnshire. Sonia is a Diocesan representative on General Synod and co-chaired the National Racial Justice Taskforce that led to the publication of the highly influential “From Lament to Action”.
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Jackie Waters-Dewhurst
Jackie is CEO and founder of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, a Christian Multi-Academy Trust in Lincolnshire covering 23 schools and 4,400 pupils. Jackie is known for her dedication to transforming educational organisations and her passion for church schools, as well as for fostering an inclusive environment where women and girls can flourish.
Rachel Mclafferty
Rachel is the Strategic Programme Manager for the Diocese of Lincoln. She has worked and volunteered for many years with charities and organisations that support individuals and families affected by brain injury, learning disability and the consequences of inequality, poverty and domestic abuse. Rachel is also a proud trustee and supporter of Irise International, our chosen IWD charity working towards global menstrual justice.
