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.

Hello! How are we all? Say hi if you see this, and say a prayer for our little community.

It is so lovely to see so many of us still around here on X. It was always Dave's passion to minister here, whatever happened. Glad to continue his work.

Today I was at a funeral. This poem was played, and it really hit home. I share this, in memory of Dave. youtu.be/8YMJcIvpUlc?si…

What a thought provoking little book. Sparking lots of thoughts around 'Ordinary Monasticism' and how we live as isolated faithfuls.

Peace be with us all tonight.

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.

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.

At last July's York #generalsynod, Dave and Clive were promoting their new The Sheepfold project. Since then we have lost them both. I won't be watching Synod this time, but will be thinking of all involved.

Maybe, just maybe, an authentic way forward is being revealed ... please pray!

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!

'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.

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. eventbrite.com/e/safeguarding…

One week to go. We'd love to see you there on site or online. Such an important topic, please do share. eventbrite.com/e/safeguarding…

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 ...

Is everyone ok 😳

++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.

And the misogyny begins ... let us discuss ++ Sarah's appointment on her merits, not her gender, for God's sake!

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.

Oooh Dave's blocking finger must be twitching right now 🤣