Prayers in churches this Sunday, esp in Huntingdon, with all those affected by the distressing train attack last night. We pray for all injured and caught up in this. Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace. @dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

A prayer for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.

It’s a privilege to be in Rome today for the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, as we commend his spirit into the hands of our loving & merciful God. As we mourn with our Roman Catholic sisters & brothers, we give thanks for the life of this faithful servant of Jesus Christ. ✝️

As we enter Lent, I want to assure the people & churches of Ukraine of the ongoing prayers & solidarity of @churchofengland.org. At this time of great political uncertainty & change, we stand with them in their call for a just & lasting peace. www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

Tonight I will be joining Ukrainian soldiers, training in Norfolk with the Irish Guards, marking this sad 3rd anniversary of the invasion of their nation. We will say the litany of the dead. Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.

That’s it, the year has turned, spring is coming

@thetimes.com takes on one of the abominations of our age head-on. Hopefully next week less v fewer 🤞🏻 www.thetimes.com/article/6664...

“I get down on my knees and do what must be done, “And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son” closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley Rest in peace youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI

🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.

380 million Christians around the world facing persecution - @pmounstephen.bsky.social launches Open Doors World Watch List report at UK Parliament today

‘The doors that didn’t open you just took your foot and pushed them open, with God next to you’ - Bonnie Greer interviews Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin as she launches #theGirlFromMontegoBay

Bluesky at night

"This year’s campaign is a timely reminder that the story of Christmas invites us into something deeper - moments of reflection, joy, and connection as we celebrate the arrival of a saviour in the reality of our world." Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....

Fab to perform at St Mary’s, Totnes last night, while storms battered the gothic windows & tree-tossed shadows played about. All very Eve of St Agnes. Thanks to Ant Wilson for this photo, showing off the sublime c15th screen, and me de-tuning. #savethelistedplacesofworshipgrantscheme

"I am, at heart, a parish priest. I want to continue working for the flourishing of local churches. The local church is vital to a local community." Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro. Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....

My Black Friday haul has arrived

This Advent, churches across the country are hosting lots of services - and you're invited. Find one that's right for you at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

Hello from the Church of England as we join Bluesky. We're a church for all, online and in every community, and we'd love for you to join us here - or at AChurchNearYou.com. [📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]

Just emerged kind of dazzled from a stolen hour at a Sunday late night viewing of the incredible Van Gogh exhibition @nationalgallery.bsky.social in London. Pics don’t do it justice. If you can get a ticket get there.

Just amazing.

'Safeguarding the most vulnerable must be at the heart of the coming Parliamentary process, today’s vote is not the end of the debate,' Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

“We hold the hands of loved ones in their final days …it is from this vocation that we write.” Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian leaders among those signing multi faith response to #assisteddying legislation www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Plus I see you have #dogsofbluesky so here’s the handsomest hound of them all (IMHO) our Max

So this is nice - I’ve just joined and immediately discovered that, instead of trolls you have things like #FlowersOnFriday on here. In that spirit here’s our back garden in deepest suburbia (back in spring obvs)