Southport's St Luke's church in ‘sexism’ row over search for new priest

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[Southport Visitor] 28 Dec 2007--A Southport church has been accused of sexism as it searches for a new priest.

The Parochial Church Council of St Luke’s, St Luke’s Road, is adhering to a 15-year old resolution that bans female ministers from serving at the church.

Consequently, the Anglican church will only consider male applicants in its quest for a replacement to outgoing priest, Fr Ian Shackleton.