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

Project Hail Mary is just a brilliant film 10/10 recommend

Together we witnessed history For nothing is impossible with God #ArchbishopSarah #Archbishop #Canterbury

My soul doth magnify the Lord What a joyful day today is going to be #ArchbishopSarah #Annunciation #Magnificat BBC News - New Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in service 'celebrating women' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fuming I cannot find my Magnificat T-Shirt and I **need** it for tomorrow Current mood:

There may be many tears of joy as we watch this together in the cathedral. If you are able to join us, you would be more than welcome

The breadth of music that is available for Passiontide is profoundly astonishing From both contemporary worship songs to traditional hymns and choral pieces, the richness is a truly incredible gift ✝️💜 #Passiontide #Lent #HolyWeek #CofEPeeps #Worship #Music

Don't forget to tune into Radio 4 at 8.10am to hear Sunday Worship from Manchester Cathedral. Also available on BBC Sounds BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, A Journey Through Lent - Cleansed and made new share.google/AUallLMHO4GE...

This afternoon, despite having SO MUCH on my 'to-do' list, I made a spontaneous decision to walk around a local reservoir Totally worth it

Hugely grateful to Diane, our Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, and her team This morning, Diane prompted synod to reflect on whether Racial Justice was just a line in a report or a lived commitment to challenging inequality Such important work for the church to be engaging with

There may be many tears of joy as we watch this together in the cathedral. If you are able to join us, you would be more than welcome

Last night @mancathedral.bsky.social Archbishop Stephen led an evening of reflection on the Lord's Prayer. Very grateful for a spiritually rich evening that called us all to reflect on familiar words that some of us say daily

I've had multiple engagements across the city today, with little space inbetween to get to them By far the fastest mode of transport on such days is my bike And it has the added bonus of being really good fun to cycle in this weather ☀️

This was a great evening. Faith shared some really interesting thoughts on power, intersectionality, and feminist theology

A good morning, having breakfast with a Swedish priest who has an environmental role back home Love connecting with people across the world who are seeking to follow the missional call of creation care & climate justice Great to be able to encourage one another, pray together and share resources

Had a chance to experience the light show @mancathedral.bsky.social again last night. Had wondered how the lighter evenings may affect the show Turns out it simply means that the stained glass also gets an opportunity to shine as part of the show!

Please watch this short film by Together, an organisation working for the full inclusion and celebration of LGBTQIA people, disabled people, GMH people, and so on, in the Church of England. I burst into tears halfway through … youtu.be/xcSHRh6l2EE?...

I am now the kind of person who reports potholes on the council website But, seriously, a really lethal area of potholes at a junction just before a newly renovated cycle lane, will lead to injury. It's the bit of my cycle commute I dread the most

Today I've been doing some recording at the Laudato Si Centre, Salford The best bit was listening to some children talk about how being in creation helps wellbeing and how we all needed to work together It's not surprising children have such wisdom. It's just a shame we don't listen to them more

It is wrong to stop people fleeing war and persecution from having the ability to come to the UK legally and claim asylum. The Home Office's proposals punish vulnerable populations and are using these communities as scapegoats. I have written to the Home Secretary to outline my deep concerns.

Some good news here Lots more needs to be done, but at least emissions went in the right direction last year

I took my time with this book because, like the author, it deserves close and thoughtful attention It is a beautiful, heartfelt book that has much to teach about ministry, being brave, speaking plainly and recognising the journey of understanding, and misunderstanding, that we are all on #booksky

Lunching outside today 😎🌞

These events are happening very soon! The new Hollywood film 'The Testament of Ann Lee', shows she began her life in Manchester. Come along Saturday afternoon to see her baptism and marriage records in our archives If you are interested in Feminist Theology, Monday's conversation is for you! #IWD

Six yrs ago I re-learned to ride a bike It's days like this that make me so grateful to all who encouraged me and helped my confidence in those early days With little sleep and a mind whirring on many things, the cycle commute today, in the Spring sunshine, did much to boost my wellbeing #cycling

Back at the lovely place that is @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social to teach my module 'Sustaining the World' While the subject is ecotheology, what a title in the midst of *waves arms* all of this

Watched the Testament of Ann Lee yesterday. She has a strong connection with @mancathedral.bsky.social - baptised & married here Love her characterisation- a formidable woman of faith Research was lacking on Manchester and the cathedral - or the collegiate church as it was then- which is a shame

Just love doing these walks. We always have new people join us and we always discover new things in our locality!

I always remember this poem on this date My sister in law, who died nine years ago today, introduced me to it. It evokes such a gentle, relatable image of God

Love this exhibition and the stories behind it! Do come on Saturday 7th March at 2pm if you can, to hear more stories and see some of the incredible archive materials that we have

As reported here, the top nationalities of people arriving by small boats are: Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan & Somalia All places with civil unrest, conflict, human rights abuses & severe poverty These people need safe routes & compassion #Refugees #Asylum www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...

The benefit of train journeys is the opportunity to catch up with podcasts Fascinating lecture, referencing Thomas Clarkson, whose sermon in @mancathedral.bsky.social propelled Manchester's anti slavery movement (I quote him in my RJS sermon in the AMEN announcement) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Delighted to be a new member on the ExCo of AMEN Revd Canon Grace Thomas joins AMEN ExCo share.google/TuIqoYLTspWS...

A meaningful, if very chilly, morning #AshWednesday

On today's Pray as You Go, the first ever PAYG, done 20 years ago on Ash Wednesday 2006, is replayed. It's utterly beautiful and worth 12minutes of your time Rend Your Hearts - Pray As You Go prayasyougo.org/prayer/rend-...

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. My thoughts are with his family. I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.

'We must not measure greatness from the mansion down, but the manger up Jesus said that we should not be judged by the bark we wear, but by the fruit we bear Jesus said that we must measure greatness by how we treat the least of these' God bless you, Jesse Jackson #JesseJackson

We are looking for a new Chief Finance Officer. All details in the link below. Please do share Vacancies - Manchester Cathedral share.google/45bFa2dmjNRD...

Gutted

Several people in the train carriage I am on agreeing loudly with the conductor's announcement that 'noone sitting near you wants to hear the YouTube tutorial you are watching, so wear earphones please'

An extremely good morning!