Christmas should be a time of joy. But for many, it is anything but. If you're feeling alone and isolated this Christmas, reach out to people who can support you.

Did you know that Mariah Carey shuns turkey for Christmas and opts for roast lamb instead? All she wants for Christmas is ewe.

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell also talked of the need not just to talk about justice and love but to "walk the talk". I've told Archbishop of York he speaks fine words while taking no action for a few years now. Will he radically change his approach, or is this more empty words.

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s “fine words” with no action Stephen Cottrell, channelling the spirit of Eliza “Do Little” – Don't just talk about justice... Show us. churchabuse.uk/2024/12/27/arc…

And yet again, Elon Musk is trending in the UK. It's worth beginning by taking a step back and asking: what's really going on? Why does he launch so many attacks on the Starmer government? And... does he have a point? 🧵

‘“People are still being harmed in the Church of England,” she says…She comes across as warm but firm – the kind of woman you would want in your corner.’ Ain’t that the truth! ⁦ Dame Jasvinder Sanghera DBE⁩ is a force of nature. I’m so very proud to know her. apple.news/ASzarzpWYSr67s…

Jasvinder Sanghera, sacked by the Archbishops' Council as its Independent Safeguarding Board's survivor advocate for advocating too well, is continuing to work with the ISB-11 - those victims and survivors the ISB were working with before it was scrapped. telegraph.co.uk/gift/81736f9ae…

Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry. churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/cha…

Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people” The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down. churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/arc…

Goodbye Justin Welby! As he stands down as Archbishop of Canterbury today, the search begins for his replacement. Meanwhile, Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York is covering for him... #safeguarding #cofe #MakinReview #ChurchOfEngland #LLF #PLF #synod #cartoon

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