If a clergyperson finishes a meeting on Monday at 9 pm and then does a school assembly on Wednesday at 9 am — that *IS* already a 36-hour rest period; i.e. it's really no different from a taking Tuesday as a 24-hour rest day. #Synod

This afternoon, General Synod is at its best — as we're privileged to hear the inspirational and moving stories of the human dignity of disabled children. #Synod

Genuine question because I am unclear: GS 2364, ¶67 states that the safeguarding scrutiny service be "independent but accountable". Given that if it were accountable to a Church body, then it wouldn't be independent – to whom *would* it be accountable? #Synod

Synod is asked to support the Essential Guarantee — that Universal Credit should cover the cost of essentials like food, household bills, and travel. At the moment, it is not set according to an objective assessment of what people actually need. trusselltrust.org/get-involved/c… #Synod

Unanimously supported. #Synod

Friends, my thoughts on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. #Olimpiadas2024 #OlympicGames

24 years ago, almost to the day, I had to respond to riots in my then parish. Here’s what I learned. 1. It’s consuming. More often than not it’s nonsense too. Violent civil disobedience is just wrong. But it didn’t come from nowhere - it’s just *not* from where you thought

📌The autumn issue of Preach delves into the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How can leaders use AI safely? Contributors include chris goswami, John Wyatt, Tim Bull, from the AI Christian Partnership; Mark Cartledge, and interview with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell...

Yesterday, I preached on that thing which clergy hate to talk about……… youtube.com/live/xBUdjtV0b…

Today, I preached on marriage, divorce, and human relationships at St Albans Cathedral. youtube.com/live/XMuzQkRzB…

Does anyone still believe that the Christian faith is good news for our nation today? If so, I'd love to hear from you.

This morning I'm preaching at St Albans Cathedral. If you're not able to join us, you can watch the service here: youtube.com/live/3bvX8YV1O…

2025 = 45² Next year will be the only year that most of will live through that's a perfect square. #2025newyear

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