stbenetscam.bsky.social - Profile | ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

A great blessing to meet this morning with folks from Cambridge Besomand to learn more about the wonderful faithful work they do for neighbours in need (and @stbenetscam.bsky.social among many others helping out)!

submitted 4 hours ago • 1 comment

Some of our young people at @stbenetscam.bsky.social having a flipping good time making pancakes today at church — and talking about getting ready for #Lent

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Some of the fabulous young people and youth leaders who led today’s Sunday service of Holy Communion. A lot of work and prayer went into to today’s service, and a huge blessing to hear from our young people in today’s sermon, intercessions, and readings.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

Last week, we marked the Feast of Candlemas with a radiant procession from Corpus Christi to St Bene't's. Here are some snapshots of that brilliant blue Sunday morning.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Did you catch the vicar this afternoon back on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire with @louiseonair.bsky.social, talking about Candlemas, hope, and the Besom Project? Have a listen in the bbc app, at 3.23pm!

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

An incredible experience on Tuesday to attended an interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day service at the guildhall in Cambridge, before the mayor and members of the city council at which I spoke as Bishop’s Interfaith Advisor for the Diocese of Ely.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

We are searching for a new parish administrator here at St Bene’t’s. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a paid, part-time (15-hour week) role supporting our thriving church community, the job description and application form can be found here: www.stbenetschurch.org/parish-admin...

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Candlemas bells — snowdrops — are in bloom all over Cambridge, in anticipation of Candlemas next Sunday, 2 February. Join us at 10am for a special choral #Candlemas service 2/2/25, beginning at the chapel of @corpuscambridge.bsky.social , and then processing to @stbenetscam.bsky.social

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Need a break? A place of peace? We’re open every day from 9am to 6.30pm, in the heart of Cambridge — where we have sharing the good news of love and mercy for over a thousand years.

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Courageous words from Bishop Budde, as she preached the gospel at National Cathedral. We’ve been talking about her witness in our 20s & 30s group today. youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?...

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

Great to speak with Dotty McLeod on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire 📻 this morning about the Presidential Inauguration, and Christian hope. But I still find live radio terrifying!

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

At 3pm on Sunday we’ll be heading to Wesley Methodist Church as we join in celebrating the week of prayer for Christian Unity.

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Join us this Sunday at 8 & 10am as we hear the story of the miracle at Cana, when Jesus brought abundance and joy at an unexpected hour.

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve written a column for US magazine The Christian Century for several years. My latest is about what cherishing #trans lives might look like through a theological lens. It’s a passionate, furious piece as such times as these require. Do share: www.christiancentury.org/voices/what-...

submitted 44 days ago • 2 comments

Initial 'I'(n principio) at the beginning of Genesis with six medallions one of which is marked HILE (ὕλη) and refers to matter or stuff. Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 048; Bible; c1170 CE; England (St Albans); f.7v @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

We stopped using X/Twitter in September. The social media visibility was not worth the toxic environment of the platform, so at odds with our Christian values of inclusivity and love.

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

Join us this Sunday for the feast of the baptism of Christ, and a very special celebration of the Reverend Canon Richard Ames-Lewis.

submitted 50 days ago • 2 comments

Today I pressed at the Eucharist at @stbenetscam.bsky.social on the 20th Anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. Deo gratias! “In all that you do, you are to nourish Christ’s people from the riches of his grace, and strengthen them to glorify God in this life and in the life to come.”

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

The Epiphany Proclamation is an ancient tradition, announcing the date of Easter (20 April this year), and the other movable feasts which are in turn calculated by the number of days before or after Easter: (1/8)

submitted 55 days ago • 1 comment

A pre-sunrise dusting of snow at @stbenetscam.bsky.social on Epiphany Sunday

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

Seeing out 2024 with prayer! Setting up for evening prayer, which we hold daily at 6pm both on zoom and in person at @stbenetscam #Cambridge. Do join us any evening; link on our website. Make daily prayer one of your 2025 resolutions. #nye #newyear #2025 #resolution

submitted 61 days ago • 0 comments

Just under a fortnight left before our Young People’s Group spring term card kicks off! Put the follow dates in your diaries!

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

First Sunday of Christmas — still scratching your head over that comma in our last hymn today? A handy guide:

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

Join us for the First Sunday of Christmas, and the story of Jesus as a child teaching in the Temple. 8am & 10am (and a pub lunch after the 10am coffee!)

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

Midnight Mass at St Bene’t’s, Cambridge. Merry Christmas! www.youtube.com/live/R6qAUIS...

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

What a joy yesterday to have @waterbeachbrass and neighbours near and far join us for lessons and carols at @stbenetscam. See you Christmas Eve (4pm & 11.30pm) and Christmas Day (8am & 10am)!

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

Next Saturday, 21st Dec 4pm, we will be holding our Blue Christmas service. We realise Christmastime can be a challenging time, and we hope that coming together for a service of music, prayer, and candlelight will ease some of the loss, loneliness, or grief many may struggle with at this time.

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

What a joy to pack @stbenetscam.bsky.social for this year's WinterComfort concert with Resound Cambridge!

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

We are delighted to be hosting what will be a wonderful concert by Resound Choir in aid of Wintercomfort on Saturday 14th December. More details via this link: resoundcambridge.wordpress.com/coming-up/co...

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Sometimes it's all hope, or clever theology. But in times like these when it’s hurt and fear, I lean heavy on the psalms and Paul's instruction to preach Christ and him crucified: www.youtube.com/live/T47ZMXV... (Sermon starts at 26:41)

submitted 106 days ago • 1 comment

Saturday morning at 10.30 we’ll be exploring the ethics of the Assisted Dying bill. Do join us; pre-registration helps but isn’t required

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments

We mark Remembrance Sunday (10th Nov) with a service at 10am, followed by a minute of silence at 11am. All are welcome.

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

Our upcoming Resourcing Faith Study Day is next Saturday (16th Nov). Book your ticket via valleyoftheshadow.eventbrite.co.uk

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

This Hallowe’en photo is a detail from one of the memorials at @stbenetscam Hallowe’en is a contraction of “All Hallow’s Eve,” or as we would say today The Eve of All Saints’ . (We know all about apostrophes in the middle of words here at Bene’t’s). Here’s the prayer for the Eve of All Saints:

submitted 123 days ago • 3 comments