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Anglican priest, husband of Angela, 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren; 'Dean of Green'; Sports viewer; Yorkie.
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BACK-TO-BACK WINS! 👊

‘A landmark international initiative – the Rewilding Dogger Bank programme – will be launched in June 2025.’ @oceanographicmag.bsky.social oceanographicmagazine.com/news/major-d...

Trump’s war against truth and against faith My latest in @LaCroixInt The church must resist this assault on facts and morality, reclaiming its role as a truth-telling institution amid rising authoritarianism. international.la-croix.com/opinions/tru...

The Canadian Supreme Court has announced that it will no longer be posting on X. In a short post announcing its departure on Wednesday, the court said it would be “focusing our communication efforts” on other platforms.

#txt4today ✝️ It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb…. (John 20v1) The brightest miracles happen when we our vision is shrouded by darkness….

This evening York is lit up to mark 100 years since our founder, Joseph Rowntree, died 🌃 Rowntree was a confectionery businessman, social reformer and philanthropist. Find out more about him and the centenary here: rowntreesociety.org.uk/joseph-rownt...

I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate

For anyone who might still need some convincing on why to Botcott Amazon, we've recently updated our company profile on Amazon with all of the ethical and environmental issues associated with them. Read the full page here and sign up for our #BoycottAmazon pledge: bit.ly/4hjVSqd

Today (Monday 24th February) St Walburga's Catholic Church will be holding a Mass for Peace, a commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine. Join Canon Ned from Bradford Cathedral at this service.

Bishop Pete will be delivering lectures based on ‘Painters as Preachers’ three times across the Diocese in Lent: ✝️Monday 17 March, Rotherham Minster ✝️Thursday 20 March, Doncaster Minster ✝️Tuesday 1 April, Sheffield Cathedral ➡️ www.sheffield.anglican.org/event/lent-lecture/

A top win to report on 🤩 ⤵️ #UTB #UTBW

BACK TO WINNING WAYS!!! 🙌 #UTB #UTBW

Today’s #Boro 🙌 #UTB #UTBW

Bittern #Birds #Yorkshire #Wildlife wildlifeandtravel.com

Remembering Hans Scholl 22 Sep 1918 – 22 Feb 1943 Sophie Scholl 9 May 1921 – 22 Feb 1943 Christoph Probst 6 Nov 1919 – 22 Feb 1943 Executed for peaceful resistance to Hitler Stadelheim Prison, Munich, on this day. Ora pro nobis.

This Ash Wednesday, 5th March, a coalition of Christian charities including Operation Noah will hold a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ service at St John’s Waterloo – an opportunity to connect Ash Wednesday observance with the harm fossil fuels are causing. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/green...

These Republican senators have broken away from Trump after controversial Ukraine post

Hello Bluesky! We're happy to be here to talk about the work of our councillors and members in South Devon, and the many reasons to #VoteGreen in May's elections.

Campaigners are urging cathedrals to switch to banks that don’t invest in planet-heating fossil fuels. Several have recently pledged to switch, including Durham & Truro. Since 2015, the 60 largest banks have committed $6.9 trillion to the fossil-fuel industry. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Just had the most inspiring Zoom call with Archbishop Dr Jackson ole Sapit of Kenya - he tells me that the Anglican Church of Kenya has planted 8 million trees in the last 3 years to mark baptisms, confirmations, birthdays, ordinations, weddings and funerals. Incredible achievement.

An invitation for 18-35 year old from @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social to join me on a pilgrimage to Taizé this July.

🥳We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join us on our 2025 Nature Reserves student placement programme! 🎉 🕒 Based on a 4-day week, but open to flexibility 📆 Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025 Find out more & apply now ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4gL4k0q

The Church has an unconditional obligation to the victims of any ordering of society, even if they do not belong to the Christian community. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Happy Monday everyone 😆🥳 Hopefully this starts your week off with a smile (even if it's only a small one)🤭 #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Sue Hammersley (Director), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Holy Rood House in Thirsk. Book now for their mini-Lent retreat from 4-6 March! More info on holyroodhouse.org.uk #prayeroftheweek #prayer #retreat

"Clergy wellbeing is not a peripheral issue, but essential to the mission and ministry of the Church." 👏 Missed the announcement? @churchofengland.org will provide £2m towards the grants we give to thousands of their serving #clergy who rely on us each year. www.clergysupport.org.uk/announcement

A goal behind at the break ⏸️ #UTB #UTBW

UNDERWAY! COME ON BORO!! 💪 #UTB #UTBW

Good to walk through Heysham Eco Village and the Eco Church of St Peter's.

On March 13th I have the privilege of interviewing the Bishop of Norwich, who is an ecologist, author and Church of England lead on nature and environment. It’s a @FelbeckTrust evening event, taking place in Holt Church. Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-and... and at felbecktrust.org.uk

Two-thirds of Americans still believe climate change is impacting the Earth, despite what Trump contends

A rise in the number of young people taking their governments to court over inaction on climate change has set precedents that could reshape environmental policy, a report suggests.

#MorningPrayer You show us, Lord, what it is to live out in a human life, the love that defines you. Inspire and enable us, enthuse and empower us, to live this love for one another today and every day; to work together for the common good, to work for justice, to work for peace.

NOAA staff members have been told to search their existing grants for terms that include “climate science,” “climate crisis,” “clean energy,” “environmental quality” and “pollution.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/c... @nytimes.com

This is the best music documentary I've seen since Summer of Soul. A really warm and interesting look at how some session musicians and the Yardbirds morphed into Led Zeppelin. A must for music fans. 8/10. www.imdb.com/title/tt1036...

Pope Francis sharply rebuked President Donald Trump’s policy of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants and urged American Catholics not to lean into anti-immigrant sentiment in an open letter to U.S. Catholic bishops Tuesday.

IN FOCUS | The truth is, Trump isn’t as good at deal-making as he thinks he is.

Catch up on today's business: share.evernote.com/note/03afd71... #synod #generalsynod

A goal up at half-time 💪 #UTB #UTBW

Alex Frost introduces item 15 #synod #generalsynod

Brilliant opening speech by Alex Frost on Working Class ministry #synod...

⚓️To follow live reporting from the Church of England’s General Synod @synodnews.bsky.social #ChurchofEngland

For those who didn't know @synodnews.bsky.social is here for updates from General Synod ✝️

Vote to NOT have a Presidential Address For: 73 Against: 239 Abstain: 43 Motion is lost - several members left the Chamber @churchofengland.org #Synod