The Very Revd Dr Tenia, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago “…we must work to identify structural inequalities in the Church and beyond, commit to causing them to change and replace oppressive mentalities with autonomy, strength and empowerment” Amen

A joy to spend time at Neasden Temple with Nitin Palan and Rabbi Miriam Berger today. A beautiful building, constructed entirely according to ancient Vedic architectural texts, and which hosts gatherings of 4,000 worshippers each Saturday. Open to visitors of all faiths and none.

Very much looking forward to sharing something of my vocational journey and to hearing more about yours, if you're able to join us at the Barking Area Vocations Day today. Chat with others over coffee and hear about the many and varied ministries in the Church. All are welcome❤

Too many horses have lost their lives at Cheltenham, and the sad passing of Springwell Bay and Corbetts Cross this week makes the current total 31 since 2016 😔 Every horse’s life matters and we await the British Horseracing Authority’s investigation into the circumstances.

A pleasure and privilege to join Youth Synod for Barking & the west of Chelmsford Diocese today. Thanks to all at St Barnabas, Walthamstow for hosting us, and to all our young people for their engagement, inspiration and challenge.

Delighted and thankful that the Barking episcopal area has been awarded £14.95M from the national Church to further develop missional work across our area, and to continue to build up the gifts, leadership and communities with which we are so blessed. chelmsford.anglican.org/news/believing…

Honoured and delighted to be taking up a role as Patron with ASWA, the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals. If you have a heart for animal welfare and want to join with others who do too, please give ASWA a follow ASWA

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has devastated huge areas of Myanmar. People need food, shelter, and medical care. Please donate now.

Delighted and thankful that this grant has been awarded. Well done to each and every lay, clergy and congregation member of Team Barking who has helped discern and shape this work, and to diocesan colleagues for their ongoing support.

Prayers for God’s people and God’s Church in our Good Friday observance

‘He is not here. He is risen, just as he said.’ #Easter2025 Matthew 28 vs 6

A truly godly man has been taken to the Lord at Easter. Thanks be to God for Pope Francis’ life and his witness. May he rest in eternal peace and rise with the saints in glory.

A prayer for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.

A joyous and poignant Service to mark the retirement from the Alborough Benefice of Rector Kate Lovesey, and an inspiring group preach from young leaders Jade, Cathie, Gandhi and Harry. That Wes Streeting took time to join the Service was much appreciated by the benefice too.

Rejoicing with all our Roman Catholic friends, especially in the Diocese of Brentwood, following the election of Pope Leo XIV. Moving to hear greetings of peace for the whole world in his first address Diocese of Brentwood Chelmsford Diocese

Local authorities operate outside ethical & legal standards for financial service providers in their handling of Council Tax arrears, and many people are needlessly subjected to enforcement action Excellent news that this practice is finally under review uk.yahoo.com/news/council-t…

Very much looking forward to being part of this Conference on 11th June with others who are involved in, passionate about, intrigued by or otherwise sensing a calling to all things estates across Chelmsford Diocese Why not join us? Booking details below eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-steps-c…

It’s great to see a growing number of churches marking Animal Welfare Sunday each year. ASWA have a helpful resource available for download which gives the history of the day, its connection to St Francis and a suggested liturgy - via the link below aswa.org.uk/product/introd…

A prayer following the plane crash in India.

I try to avoid all household products tested on animals, so was really pleased to see the following page on Persil UK & Ireland website today persil.com/uk/our-commitm… #UseScienceNotAnimals