It appears I do not have as many books as the last occupants of the manse. Some empty shelves Jonathan Dean

Tonight was my farewell service after 9 years as District Chair. Felt very emotional with some gracious words about my ministry. I am grateful that I was able to serve the Church in this role. Thank you to the London District of the Methodist Church for your support.

Pre dinner drinks. Sangria made with white wine for me. Thierry the more traditional man. Nice way to cool down as its 31 degrees at the moment

Nice sunrise from our balcony this morning

Last night of our holiday. Room with a view from our balcony

eventbrite.co.uk/e/sahm-listeni… This evening, for all those who may wish to find a safe space following recent events across the UK #safespace #online #community

I said 'yes' delighted to share that Thierry Roy and I will next year sometime we will celebrate our relationship with a civil partnership ceremony and a blessing of our relationship in a methodist church. Very excited!

Put the date in your diary and join us at Wesley's Chapel to welcome our new District Chair. Please do RSVP here: tockify.com/methodist.lond…, we wouldn't want to run out of cake!! See you there...

Yes! Please do come! The amazing District staff are indeed providing gargantuan amounts of cake!! We moved into the new house today and are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone’s kindness and welcome. Can’t wait to get to work London Methodists.

We hold the survivors, relatives and all who mourn and seek for justice in our prayers. #Grenfell #JusticeForGrenfell

It was great to have welcomed and preached this afternoon for the new coordinating chaplain for the Ghanaian Methodist Fellowship. Apparently, the Chair of District Jonathan Dean is a better dancer than me Jonathan Dean The Methodist Church GMF-UK CHAPLAINCY

There are no evening meetings tonight, so I watched session 3 of #Heartstopper3 Just brilliant!

3Generate begins today! We wish all our children, young people and those supporting them, a safe journey and a fantastic time of fellowship and fun.

Back in London after a full day in Solihull at the festival of music with the language fellowships of the Methodist Church. Looking forward to a Sunday off.

I am looking forward to spending some time with Arman, who is doing some great work with groups within the Iranian community as part of the fellowships of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. This is one of our smaller fellowships but doing big work in the Connexion

Ben Bradshaw Keir Starmer The Church of England However, polticians, like all citizens are free to express personal views. It is becoming more and more clear that the Bishops have no place in the House of Lords.

Re-post from 5 years ago. Still the same today......It was once said to me " That key to good leadership is being surrounded by people to know more than you" Today I am grateful for this.

Good bye twitter hello bluesky

Revd J Hustler, the Secretary of the Conference, shares this vital blog on how the Methodist Church can challenge the growing sense of intimidation across communities and the perceived injustices behind it. ⁦The Methodist Church⁩ #AllAreWelcome #inclusion methodist.org.uk/about/our-stor…

So delighted this features members of the Global Communities within the Methodist Church.