Anyone else listening along to Davina McCall and shouting, “Yes, Yes, YES”? Crying one minute, laughing hysterically the next? No, just me? Sisters, try it! #menopausing #lifesaver #truthtelling #audiobook Thank you, Davina ❤️

We do need to break the lonely silence that sometimes surrounded conversations about #singleness #livingsingly Experience of choices & circumstances not just calling; the hopes & disappointments; and ways of holiness as life long journey of faith #LoveMatters

Today the King will be given the Crown Jewels, worth something like 5 billion pounds. But first he is given the Bible: “the most valuable thing this world affords” #Coronation

It’s been a long and tiring day for this King Charles (Spaniel) 👑

A day off in the sun with a hopeful dog.

Often, particular social media platforms portray the happiest moments of life. However, we rarely see the hardest moments and I’m pretty sure we never see the boring moments. Never let the life of those who post determine how you view your own life. Focus on the real #reallife

Just finished #DeathInTheParish. Heartbreaking end 💔 The descriptions of the CofE are beautiful throughout. My favourite line involves the comparison of snails making love and having a faculty granted. Thanks @RevRichardColes for the laughs and solidarity! #lifeinthecofe

(1/4) We invite you to join us in a Prayer for Creation: Gracious Father, who laid the foundations of the earth and spread out the heavens like a curtain; who delighted to make human beings in your image and entrusted your work to our care;

Almost half of under-18s are waiting for three months for eating disorder treatment. The Children's Commissioner is calling on the Government to "focus on tackling some of the potential drivers of disordered eating”. This mental health crisis needs urgent attention.

Today we welcomed students and staff from Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School as they celebrated Founder’s Day. Theme this year was ‘One World’. Here are head girl, head boy and the president of the School Council laying flowers on Bishop Vesey’s tomb. #RoyalSuttonColdfield

It is a great privilege to have been invited to be Doug’s chaplain as he takes on the role of @HighSheriffWM24. I’m looking forward to sharing in what promises to be an exciting year ahead. It’s unlike me not to have taken photos, but there will be more to follow.

Thank you, Anne Hollinghurst for ensuring there was a photo! (Extra thanks, as ever, for your encouragement)

Our Becky Stephens has taken on the role of chaplain to Douglas Wright MBE, High Sheriff of the County of West Midlands 2024-25.

After today’s service, Rev Becky Becky Stephens blessed a tree (Acer Queen Elizabeth) that was planted to commemorate 100 years of Sutton Coldfield Ladies Gardening Club and the platinum jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2023. #PlatinumJubilee #RoyalSuttonColdfield

If church candles could tell the story of the covid years…

Five days until our Plant Swap! 🌼 Join us this Sunday 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM at Holy Trinity. Bring your plants and let’s swap for sustainability! #EcoChurch #PlantSwap #EcoChurch

Nominations for the High Sheriff Awards are now open! 🏆 Do you know someone making a positive impact in the community? Nominate them today and let their inspiring work shine! For information and the nomination form visit 🔗 highsheriffwestmidlands.com/awards

Photos of Rev Carol Hoare and Rev Canon Becky Stephens at Birmingham Cathedral with Anne Hollinghurst at the celebration of 30th years of women’s ordination to the priesthood. Carol was ordained at the Cathedral in May 1994. We give thanks for Carol’s ministry over the last 30 years 🙏🎉🍾