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As we enter Lent, I want to assure the people & churches of Ukraine of the ongoing prayers & solidarity of @churchofengland.org. At this time of great political uncertainty & change, we stand with them in their call for a just & lasting peace. www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

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The government is looking for feedback on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, taking into account the changes for this year. Read more here ⬇ leeds.anglican.org/feedback-sou...

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The Prime Minister rightly said that the urgent need to increase defence spending is a ‘generational challenge’. It requires a generational response. Raiding the aid budget does not meet that standard. My letter to @thetimes.com today

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It is hard to imagine a worse outcome for everyone, except Putin. A catastrophic meeting, which ended up with Trump (again) telling everyone how hard done by he and Putin were, and threatening Zelenskyy. If Europeans have any hope that Trump might do the right thing eventually, it ends right here.

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The @telegraphnews.bsky.social says it has the document Zelensky was asked to sign www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

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"Racial Justice Sunday is an important opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our world church." The Church of England’s national online service on Sunday will mark the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. Find out more at cofe.io/RacialJustice30.

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Devastatingly tragic news from our beautiful city. Praying for the families involved & for the school community.

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This is so very, very grim. Large numbers of people, including many children, are likely to die.

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"UNDER-25s who claim Universal Credit as care-leavers are disadvantaged by the law, the Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, said in the House of Lords last week." Church Times report on @bishmanchester.bsky.social private member's bill: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

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“We were exploring how we could reach out into the community and we saw this need. It is really a way of expressing what our Christian faith is – the love and the care of Jesus." This winter, hundreds of churches are part of networks offering 'warm spaces'. Find out more at cofe.io/WarmSpaces.

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Government announcement on renewal of Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is welcomed by Bishops @bpviv.bsky.social & @andrewrumsey.bsky.social & by Church Commissioner @marshadecordova.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.

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Church of England-run food clubs in Wigan save shoppers more than £400,000 www.wigantoday.net/community/ch...

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St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden, London, inspired by another church, is taking action to reduce its carbon emissions. 🌍 Find out about St Paul's Church's commitment to to reaching net zero carbon by 2030 at cofe.io/NetZeroHistoricChurch.

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A cormorant perched on a post in the Thames today. Opposite Canary Wharf.

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With my team in Westminster Hall this morning, ahead of the Second Reading of my Private Members Bill, which seeks to improve welfare support for care leavers.

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The Bishop of Winchester, @pmounstephen.bsky.social, has spoken of the 'very concerning rise' in the denial of freedom of religion or belief around the world, at the House of Commons launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 today.

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380 million Christians around the world facing persecution - @pmounstephen.bsky.social launches Open Doors World Watch List report at UK Parliament today

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Bonnie Greer, raised a Catholic in the south side of Chicago interviews the Bishop of Dover at the launch of her autobiography The Girl From Montego Bay

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The @britishlibrary.bsky.social ‘Medieval Women’ exhibition is beyond awesome. I actually cried seeing Eleanor Rykener included in this exhibit alongside Margery Kempe, Mother Julian et al. It felt like a token of hope. Would have loved to see Eleanor Among the Saints in the books for sale!

submitted 52 days ago • 5 comments

⛪ The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has ensured the restoration of thousands of church buildings across the country, preserving spiritual spaces & our cultural heritage. 📣 My question to the House today: Given the scheme's vital importance, can the Govt confirm its future?

submitted 55 days ago • 1 comment