Li Tim-Oi Foundation

18/02/2026

At midday today, one of our trustees will be giving a webinar and talking about the importance of recognising Florence Li Tim-Oi, in a talk titled "Embeddedness and Belonging". The webinar is free to join and details are in the link below.

Big institutions shape who feels they belong, often in quiet ways, through the stories they tell, the names they use, and what they choose to permanently recognise. When those stories aren’t built into the fabric of an organisation, progress can slip backwards over time.

Join us on 18 February (12:00–1:00) for Embeddedness and Belonging: Global Majority Heritage, Belonging, and the Church, facilitated by Revd Nam (Diverse Hands Together), winner of a National Diversity Award at last year’s ceremony as a Positive Role Model for Race, Religion and Faith. Mark shares his personal journey and explores practical ways organisations can move beyond one-off gestures and create inclusion that lasts.

Register here: Embeddedness and Belonging: https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/embeddedness-and-belonging-global-majority-heritage-belonging-and-the-church/

02/02/2026

The Li Tim-Oi Foundation rejoices at the appointment of the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally DBE as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman ever to hold this position.

We are delighted that The Church of England has chosen Dame Sarah to lead the Church over the coming years, recognising her qualities of wisdom, integrity, dedication and compassion, as well as acknowledging her faithful leadership in other roles over many years.

The Li Tim-Oi Foundation was set up in honour of the first woman to be ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church worldwide. Florence Li Tim-Oi was ordained by the Bishop of Hong Kong over 80 years ago and ministered faithfully in spite of censure by the then Archbishop of Canterbury.

Archbishop Sarah will be a beacon of hope to the women who are still denied ordination in the Anglican Communion, and to all those who continue to face prejudice and discrimination.

We will be praying for Archbishop Sarah, that the Holy Spirit will guide and guard her as she takes up this challenging role.

24/01/2026

Today we give thanks for Florence Li Tim-Oi (1907–1992), ordained on 25 January 1944 as the first woman priest in the Anglican Communion. Serving amid war, controversy, and silence, she chose faithfulness, humility, and hope—and in her footsteps many women now follow.

Not least among them is the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, who will have her Confirmation of Election service this Wednesday at St Paul's Cathedral—a powerful sign of the living legacy of Florence’s courage and calling.

We invite you to support the call for The Church of England to commemorate Florence Li Tim-Oi with a feast day:

Appeal for the Church of England to commemorate Florence Li Tim-Oi with a Feast Day

19/01/2026

18 - 25 January is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The theme for this year, 'One Body, One Spirit' comes from Ephesians 4: 1 - 13.
Join in as we pray for Christian Unity over the next 7 days🙏🏾✨🕊️

06/11/2025

This week is ! ✨✨✨
We celebrate our Trustees, thanking them for the time, energy and wisdom that they bring to the Li Tim-Oi Foundation.
Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your continued dedication. 💐
Here they are: https://ltof.org.uk/our-trustees/

29/10/2025

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12/08/2025

Christina and Patrick hit the local news - learn more about their adventure below!
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/two-priests-are-kayaking-from-bedford-to-kings-lynn-on-the-ouse/c38f5gf
If you'd like to sponsor Christina, the JustGiving link is in the comments.

Watch the latest from ITV News - The journey will raise money for dementia and women's charities

11/08/2025

https://www.justgiving.com/page/christinarees
Will you sponsor Christina Rees and Patrick Forbes as they set off today to kayak the 85 miles from Bedford to King's Lynn?! They set off this morning in blistering heat with a blessing from the Bishop of Bedford.

23/01/2025

Great to hear Revd. Mark Nam speaking to BBC Berkshire about the legacy and impact Florence Li Tim-Oi has had on The Church of England. The interview runs from 1:10:18 - 1:25:52. https://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kgvtd0

21/10/2024

Wonderful to see Rev. Kaarina Leong helping others pursue their vocation within The Church of England. We were able to offer Kaarina a book grant this year, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Florence Li Tim-Oi's ordination and in partnership with The Teahouse.

UKME Ordinands + Curates

Absolutely brilliant to see Rev. Kaarina Leong join the committee for UKME Ordinands + Curates. Launched in 2021, the network seeks to support and encourage ordinands and curates of UKME/GMH in The Church of England within Dioceses and Theological Colleges in their journey towards priesthood.

https://ukmeordinands.wixsite.com/ukmeordinandsandcura/about-us