I am taking a break from social media. The public consumption of horrific trauma as the Epstein files are released is beyond words. I want to witness, but not to raw, unfiltered abuse while I eat my breakfast. Available at deconstructingchurch@gmail.com. Stay safe. R
So angry tonight that two of the young men in tonight's episode of 'The Traitors' have gone through spiritual abuse related to their sexuality. Faith organisations need to proactively reform on this issue. Lives are being ruined. www.attitude.co.uk/culture/the-...
I was aware of much of it, but it was still pretty hard. Very well
done though.
I'm going in on the 'See No Evil' documentary. See you on the other side ...
Shame on the @cofe. #LLF should never have been started if it was going to finish this way. What a shambles. I am so, so sorry to all harmed by this news.
This is beautiful x
Yet the tree can thrive again, just look at Sycamore Gap. You have been very much in my thoughts the last 24 hours. Peace be with you, and looking forward to seeing you at the conferance on Monday, hopefully.
A moment for those survivors impacted by Bp Sarah's appointment. I hear the pain and frustration. I know there are issues, and accountability must still be pursued. It is a complex day, and my thoughts are very much with you.
So glad it isn't Bp Wilcox. Also glad I paused finishing my conference paper ...
And the misogyny begins ... let us discuss ++ Sarah's appointment on her merits, not her gender, for God's sake!
++Canterbury Designate Sarah took time to mourn with us when Dave died. She is not perfect, but who is? She has taken on a mammoth challenge knowing the personal cost. Knowing some of the concerns of survivors, I cautiously welcome this appointment, looking forward to what next.
When you're trying to finish your conference paper on inclusion and safeguarding, and the Church of England decides after months of silence it might be announcing the new Archbishop of Canterbury two days before you speak ...
One week to go. We'd love to see you there on site or online. Such an important topic, please do share.
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Poster for Safeguarding LGBT+ People In The Church promo. Blue background, yellow and white writing. Image of two people against a beige background.
Have you got your tickets for the Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church conference yet? Attend on site or online. as best suits you. Join us, it will be profound and prophetic. www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
Book cover for 'Don't Forget We're Here Forever' by Lamorna Ash
'In this version of Christianity ... it felt like there was harm stitched into the other side of its welcome.' Lamorna Ash speaking truth to power, and knocking me for six at the same time.
Yellow and white text on a blue backgroung. Title is 'Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church. Subtext is '2025 National Conference. Mon 6th - Tues 7th October. Talks from leading experts, Q&A panels. Booking link: www.safeguardingLGBT.eventbrite.co.uk. Sponsored by st Columbia's United Reformed Church, Oxford and Exeter College, Oxford. OAK - Oxford Affirming Ministers and Churches. Image is of two women on a beige background.
If you are at all concerned about safeguarding #LGBTQ+ people in the Church, please do join us for this conference in just one month! I'll be speaking from an intersectional perspective. Hope to see you there!
'To HEAL and Not to Hurt: A fresh approach to safeguarding in Church' by Rosie Harper and Alan Wilson. The cover shows an image of the God Samaritan (in green and yellow horizontal stripes) with the injured man (red top, yellow bottom) as two figures in the background walk away.
Another corker I've had on my shelf for ages and finally got around to. Should be required reading for anyone involved in #faith and #safeguarding.
The Ordinary Office is a community that celebrates life and supports those with vulnerabilities - all of us at some time in our lives. Assisted death should only come once we can adequately assist abundant life. Today's bill passing will not promote that.
Peace be with us all tonight.
Book titled 'Domestic Monastery' (top) by 'Ronald Rolheiser' (bottom). It has a blue cover with an image of a dog on a sofa by a window.
What a thought provoking little book. Sparking lots of thoughts around 'Ordinary Monasticism' and how we live as isolated faithfuls.
Yet always magical even in the liminal space with evil around. There's something in that ...
Gold balloons and streamers with grey shadows on a white background
The Ordinary Office is 5 today! It has been such a turbulent year, and I'm having some downtime to contemplate what next, but this felt worth celebrating. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey, and cheers to Dave.
Street lantern in the snow
Not sleeping? Nocturne is here for you. buff.ly/rr6NKtO
Oops ... sorry!
Schnauser dog (grey and white) peeping out from under a grey and white striped bedcover
Good night, rest well. Night Prayer is here for you. buff.ly/TIX4Y0X
A big splash of water
Well, I am ready to drop already! What a day, hope yours was calmer. Here is Evening Prayer for you. buff.ly/nMD5JgT
Teal bowl of tomato soup
Soup with Midday Prayer here, how about you? buff.ly/nn6B1u5
Absolutely this. I am open to arguements about an ethical end of life service but this is not it. By a mile.
More and more concerned about the #AssistedDying bill as safeguards continue to be rejected. Meanwhile my local hospice has a shortfall of over £1m. We should be investing in good lives not dubious deaths.
Person's forehead with an ash cross on it
Here comes another day. Anyone getting ashed today? Morning prayer is here for you. buff.ly/WfWP3bN
