This made this introvert smile...

As Bishop Michael begins his visit to Zambia, we pray for safe travels and joyful encounters with the many people he will meet. We also pray that this visit will strengthen our companion link and encourage new connections.

All ready for the first of our phase two consultations on our Common Fund methodology at Holy Trinity, Yeovil. Thanks for your warm welcome - and biscuits- Rev Dan Crouch ن 💙 and team! Two more in person events this week and Zoom next week. bathandwells.org.uk/news/join-us-f…

a lovely week away with the three girls at Devon Cliffs. We all had a great time and it was really wonderful. Tomorrow I am back to reality and will open the email inbox...

Today sees the release of ‘Let There Be Light’ - a documentary exploring the pattern of harmful behaviours experienced under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi, a prominent figure in the UK Church. Our hope is for this film to be something of a care-package for the hurting, at the…

Church of England clergy have come forward for 1st time as victims of abuse by  #SoulSurvivor ’s #MikePilavachi & shared details. Brothers, Revs Tim and Pete Hughes, experienced “what we now know to be psychological and spiritual abuse”. Story in The Telegraph telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/0…

.The Telegraph EXCLU: Matt Redman reveals details of #SoulSurvivor ’s #MikePilavachi abuse for 1st time.“I was subjected to significant emotional, spiritual & physical abuse in a situation that I didnt know how to get out of. Ive spent years trying to heal.” telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/0…

This really is an important thread from someone I deeply admire. The ability to admit when we have been misguided and to be gracious and humble enough to change our position (and publicly declare that change) is an example to many of us.

the last time I tried Guinness Ireland I was 18 and thought it was disgusting! Almost 24 years later it is a reminder of how taste and opinion can change. I'm still not a big fan of olives though!

The Harrowing of Hell

Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. John 19: 40

Art: 'Jesus is laid in the tomb' by Nigerian artist Bruce Onobrakpeya, 1969.

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Absolutely agree 💯

I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this programme, but I have found it really captivating, and Fr Jarel Robinson-Brown ❤️‍🔥🌾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 provides excellent insight and challenge.

It’s Good Friday

“The Crucifixion”

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Judas: A Holy Week Reflection
by Andrew Graystone

Judas Iscariot is the only truly tragic character in the Easter story. Peter betrayed Jesus, but was eventually reconciled to him. Thomas doubted his resurrection, but went on to believe. Even one of the thieves on the cross was…