Chaplaincy annual lecture: Joanna Jepson in conversation with Sir David Bell

Thursday, 21 January 2016

The University of Reading Chaplaincy is delighted to present their annual lecture, this year as an ‘In conversation’ style event with Reading’s own Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Bell. 

The guest speaker at this year’s lecture is Joanna Jepson, who established the first chaplaincy to the British Fashion Industry in 2006.

Before ordination she was a barmaid, worked with teenage victims of drug and domestic abuse and lived in a Welsh convent. In 2001 she instigated a legal challenge to a late-term abortion involving cleft lip. In 2012 she set up a mentor training programme in Louisiana State Penitentiary. Joanna continues to serve as an Anglican priest as well as writing, broadcasting and coaching. As a public speaker, she regularly discusses matters of faith, body image, spirituality and fashion.

The lecture is taking place on Wednesday 27 January at Henley Business School, 19:30. Admission is free, but places are limited- click here to register your attendance. Please contact our events team for further information.