Stats and sightings
So far as I know, the church keeps no comprehensive data on priests and deacons who identify as MSEs. I'd be glad to be corrected on this. The terms NSM and SSM, by their nature, include retired clergy - simply capturing all those who are not paid a stipend.
I have heard it said that 100+ priests work in London's Docklands, presumably in what are now termed financial services. It is likely that other MSEs work in London, travelling in from other dioceses. Does anyone have any sugegstions about the value or means of mapping MSEs across the C of E? Are there online mapping tools that would allow people to map themselves - parish, workplace, type of work?
"Today SSMs make up around a quarter of all active clergy in the Church of England" - London Diocese flyer.
Individual MSE profiles
Diocesan websites and MSE content
I have heard it said that 100+ priests work in London's Docklands, presumably in what are now termed financial services. It is likely that other MSEs work in London, travelling in from other dioceses. Does anyone have any sugegstions about the value or means of mapping MSEs across the C of E? Are there online mapping tools that would allow people to map themselves - parish, workplace, type of work?
"Today SSMs make up around a quarter of all active clergy in the Church of England" - London Diocese flyer.
Individual MSE profiles
Diocesan websites and MSE content