How it started....how it's going Twenty five years ago today we got hitched!

When I meticulously planned the tour of Northern Europe that my husband and I are now 2/3 through, I managed to omit 'get up in the early hours of your silver wedding anniversary to watch England in the World Cup' But here we are, folks. 4am in Berlin on our 25th wedding anniversary #WorldCup #ENG

Yesterday, we met up with some clergy friends in Tampere, Finland- a @manchester.anglican.org link diocese The Dean of Tampere Cathedral arranged a tour and both he and Terhi, a training leadsl in the diocese, showed us around the city Brilliant to have such connections across the continent

Gorgeous service at the Church of St Peter and St Sigfrid in Stockholm today. Lovely congregation and chaplain, and good fika! @dioceseineurope.bsky.social Said a prayer for all being ordained @mancathedral.bsky.social this weekend

Since Weds I have been leading the Derby Diocese ordination retreat. Such an amazing group and Launde Abbey has been fabulous Tomorrow we travel to Derby Cathedral for the first of two ordination services. Please do pray for them, and all who are being ordained soon

Quite moved to be preaching at this shortly- hard to believe it's 30years As with every Manc, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news A way marker in the history of Manchester

It seems appropriate time to repost this quote The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil When truth leaves us when we let it slip away when it is ripped from our hands we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest Mon Mothma in Andor

I am one of those strange people who likes marking (possibly because I only teach one undergraduate module to a small cohort!!) Have been marking essays on eco theology and am greatly encouraged by the insights and thoughtful reflections of the students @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social

For a time I rest in the grace of the world and am free (from Wendell Berry's The Peace of Wild Things)

Wow, what a treat last night was, going to see Even These Things. A brilliant play that begins and ends on Angel Meadow and, through poignant storytelling, recalls the events of 15th June 1996. Big recommend

A great memory from three years ago, cycling with friends @fatherhilarious.blog @davewalker.bsky.social

Another section of the GM Ringway done today with the cathedral walkers. Saw deer, crossed bridges, had great conversations @gojauntly.bsky.social @mancathedral.bsky.social

It's out now! The Canterbury Preacher's Companion 2027. It's quite a thing to be among such stellar company in the list of contributors! #Booksky #Preaching #Sermon #Theology

Love this whole series, and I'm not usually a sci-fi reader!

It's been a busy Bank Holiday weekend! But I'm delighted that the BBC have done a feature on our Angel Project. Those who know me know I have a real love (some would say obsession) about the place

Pentecost is the theme all week in the Daily Service. Tomorrow I reflect on how the Holy Spirit is poured upon all people www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Manchester+ Sunshine + Whit Walks + Brass Bands + Kate Bottley= perfect Bank Holiday Monday

Well, this is a silly quiz but as I like the results, I'm endorsing it 🤣 Apparently the theologian I am closest to is Esther Mombo, with strong resonances of William Temple, Kelly Brown Douglas, Verna Dozier and Desmond Tutu I will take that www.theodramatist.com/which-anglic...

Equally, bigots want you to be sad and afraid. Transphobia is a psychological war before anything else. Don't let them win the battle inside your own head. Your life is a gift. Being trans is joy. There's wonder everywhere if you're willing to see it. Make the effort to see it. Don't let them in.

The final of Race Across The World is one of the few things I watch as it is broadcast, rather than on catch up It's such great television in so many ways. The relationships, the travel, the competition Time to lock in! #RaceAcrossTheWorld

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

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