Working in churches means I have a lot of jumpers However today is the first time I have been called a 'knitwear aficionado'!

This Friday, 22nd May, marks 9yrs since the Manchester Arena bombing The names of the 22 victims will be read during services: Morning Prayer at 9am, Holy Communion at 1.10pm and Evening Prayer at 4.30pm The cathedral will also be open throughout the day to anyone wishing to light a candle or pray

The quire was full to overflowing with beautiful people for this service and I know that Jesus was among us ❤️

Really looking forward to this! Angel Meadow is a fascinating place within our cathedral parish

Love this picture, left in our prayer corner A smiling, welcoming God, arms wide open, drawing us in

The things I love about my job ❤️

Love this series, so much information about nature and climate delivered in an engaging way #NatureTable #Nature #Climate www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Covering a different church in the diocese today. Fascinating building and very impressed that their organist, who plays superbly is in Year 6 (last year of primary school)

Pause for Thought on Radio 2 coming up soon! Today I'm reflecting on our bodies, in all seasons of our lives, as I recall something that happened during a service earlier this week... BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, Sir David Attenborough at 100 share.google/jNX1d8CmsWr8...

A great day The lovely people of Clitheroe URC, a Gold Eco Church, hosted a group from @manchester.anglican.org to tell their story and offer advice and support The energy was palpable, as people reflected on how to work together in the missional calling to cherish creation #Climate #Creation

Save the date! Oct 3rd Fairtrade EcoFest We are delighted to be hosting a large Fairtrade EcoFest. There will be stalls, choirs, speakers, refreshments, interactive activities, a chance to learn about our bees and connect with local and national groups It is open to people of all ages!

'If there is anywhere on earth a lover of God who is always kept safe, I know nothing of it, for it was not shown to me. But this was shown: that in falling and rising again we are always kept in that same precious love.' Julian of Norwich

Took youngest to vote for the first time today

Nothing like practising what you preach Evening talking to participants on the Foundations for Ministry course about self care Followed by a gorgeous cycle home at sunset

Penultimate session @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social for this year, looking at global and decolonising perspectives Grateful for the opportunity a few yrs ago to contribute a chapter on Eve in Hannah Malcolm's 'Words for a Dying World' which I will be drawing from today #EcologicalGrief #Climate

Join us on 17th May for a short service of prayer on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

On my last walk I met an Emu, today I saw Thomas! Did half of GM Ringway Stage 13, meeting up with the family (who sensibly stayed in bed this BH Monday) for a pub lunch Grateful for the @gojauntly.bsky.social app which gives me the confidence to do solo hikes, as it details the routes with photos

Spending the day with a room full of brilliant chaplains from across @manchester.anglican.org and sharing some insights gained through the many amazing people who contributed to our book There is so much breadth and depth to chaplaincy ministry @scmpress.bsky.social @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social

Didn't go far for dinner last night! Appreciated the view @mancathedral.bsky.social

Yesterday I was a panelist at the House of Lords, discussing findings of a report published by the Woolf Institute. The report looked at interfaith dialogue over the past 3yrs. It was a particularly moving discussion in the light of the horrendous attack on the Jewish community earlier that day 1/2

Fancy meeting an Emu on your walk?

Went to the Banksy exhibition in Manchester yesterday. Reminded of just how brilliant he is, and of the provocative and prophetic power of his art

Went for a 16km walk Met an Emu called Eddie Caught a few rays Completed Stage 17 of the GM Ringway (Leigh to Irlam), courtesy of @gojauntly.bsky.social Home for lunch Bosh

Friends.... My new dress has POCKETS #IYKYK

Really looking forward to this launch and seeing how we can tell the stories of local heritage and history, through new and creative means. A way to connect local communities in the city Come along if you can! #Manchester #History #Heritage #Community

Blossom snow @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social 🌸 #blossom #spring

Three years ago today Incredible and genuinely life shaping encounter, for which I am deeply grateful

Yesterday I did a shout out to the congregation for help developing and maintaining a spreadsheet to closely monitor our energy and water use I have been overwhelmed with the response which is just brilliant and also reveals the deep level of spreadsheet love there is in our congregation!

Three years ago today I took the train from Manchester to Rome The journey was spectacular, taking me through the Alps and through countries I would not normally visit. It was longer than a flight, but much more rewarding 65 days until my next epic train journey!! #FlightFree #Train

Really sad to hear today of the death of a brilliant and committed eco champion in the diocese. The eco work in Manchester happens only because of the fantastic network of lay people who do the work at the grassroots. Kath was one such person and she made a real difference May she rest in peace 💚

Delighted to be contributing a very small bit to the Hey! festival next week. If you are in Manchester, check it out- the whole programme looks really good

Our cathedral walks have been a source of joy. They started as a way to familiarise ourselves with the residual parish, and they have become a way to build community, with new people joining each time Jesus spent a fair chunk of his ministry walking and eating. It's easy to see why

San Thome Cathedral in Chennai. Dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle, who declared Jesus to be 'My Lord and My God' and, tradition has it, brought the Christian church to South India Definitely featuring in my sermon today...

*Spoiler alert* Apparently British Anglican clergy are offered martial arts training by their union??! Can anyone confirm this?!! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I love Pilgrimage. On the way to Holy Island, this series takes pilgrims to Durham Cathedral, where I was confirmed at the Easter dawn service A previous series led me to do the North Wales pilgrimage. Tempted to explore the North East again... Pilgrimage: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002trqw

I'm sceptical re space travel but I can't deny the light & hope Artemis II has given The incredible imagery, the camaraderie, the accomplishment & the imagination to achieve it, all reminding me of the abundant gift & artistry in creation Prayers for a safe return www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end Amen Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth #Compline

💯 facts #Manc #Manchester

Current view #StudyLeave @gladlib.bsky.social

Home Currently about 60% chocolate and climbing

It has been a glorious weekend

I love it when Jesus....when he comes back alive Hard agree Christ is risen! Alleluia!! A very happy Easter to you all

Sing of the hope deeper than dying Sing of the power stronger than death Sing of the love endless as heaven Dawning throughout the earth #ChristBeOurLight (Bernadette Farrell) (Pic courtesy of Artemis II)

If you are up early on Easter morning and don't have a service to go to, you may like this. I loved working on it- the highlight is definitely the children talking about the Laudato Si garden A very special moment at the end for me Sunrise Service at Laudato Si' Centre share.google/HdEU1SPIsoez...

We sit down with tears And call to you in your tomb Rest gently Gently rest

Twenty years ago, on Good Friday, Manchester was the stage for an incredible modern retelling of the Passion. I was in the cross procession and it was quite a thing It's worth a watch youtu.be/UAfLCV9ZeZY?...

This morning we handed out 100 gift bags to people on Market Street, and had some great conversations about this holy season. Along with a leaflet about Maundy Thursday, each bag contained: A chocolate heart, a cross, a candle and a book about Christianity and prayer #MaundyThursday

This is genius

If you are up early on Easter morning and don't have a service to go to, you may like this. I loved working on it- the highlight is definitely the children talking about the Laudato Si garden A very special moment at the end for me Sunrise Service at Laudato Si' Centre share.google/HdEU1SPIsoez...

Ok, I *may* have just offered to take my godchild to see this film Totally selfless godmother act Honest #ProjectHailMary