#GoodNews "On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area." #PlanetaryBoundaries www.theguardian.com/environment/...

KIM HELLBERG'S RED AND WHITE ARMY! 🔴⚪️

A great joy to be led in worship by and commission a new group of @dioceseofyork.bsky.social youth discipleship ambassadors at @yorkminster.bsky.social this morning. Lovely support from youth leaders, clergy, families and their congregations.

While funding to protect nature is growing, much more is invested in destroying it. UNEP’s latest report calls on governments and the private sector to increase investment in protection and restoration: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Just 2 days to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch kicks off! Bold Blue Tits ranked 2nd in last year's results... could they take the top spot this time? 💙 Get involved: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 📷 Peter Christian

Danish pension fund to dump US treasuries "The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer www.investing.com/news/stock-m...

Yesterday's rest day saw a lovely walk on Sandsend beach (and customary amazing sandwich at Mary's Sandwich Shop). Tomorrow (18/1), I'll be at Lythe to preside and preach (10am, all welcome) with the lovely community there. This is a cracking job but may struggle to get visibility. Please share🙏:

Is God calling you to be the new Rector of Hinderwell, Roxby & Staithes with Lythe, Ugthorpe & Sandsend @dioceseofyork.bsky.social? Where Moors meet Beach, picturesque villages with lovely communities of faith, open to creativity in growing younger. Closes 12/2 dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/ho...

@borowomen.bsky.social take the lead

Cup match away at Oxford #UTBW @borowomen.bsky.social

Much rejoicing and a lovely turnout this evening as Sam is licensed to be priest of St Martin of Tours, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Alleluia!

#MorningPrayer Inspire us, Lord Jesus, that we may praise you in all that we are and all that we do. May we show your love in our care for our neighbour. May we show your grace as we seek to transform conflict, building relationships of peace and purpose. May we shine your light.

Last year, we reached the lowest per capita homicide rate in recorded history - not by chance, but as a result of our tough action on violent crime and our preventative approach. We’re on the right path. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Looking forward to Darren Fletcher's @manunitedyouth.bsky.social taking on @bishopbarry.bsky.social Seagulls this afternoon #FACUP ⚽🥅

"Where [Renee Good's] killing is concerned, [JD Vance] gives no sign of his respect for her free will or her life. Neither does he show any compassion for her family. Simply because he disagrees with her, he seems to say her killing was acceptable." #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2026/01/09/a...

Today my pastor of several years was detained by ICE at the lawful demonstration where ICE officers murdered Renee Good. Three times they taunted and asked him if he's afraid yet. They let him go because he's white, saying, "Well you're white and it wouldn't be any fun." This is his story:

Forests cover 1/3 of the Earth's land, provide clean air and water, store carbon, and are home to much biodiversity. Yet, 10 million hectares are cleared annually by humans—equivalent to the size of Portugal. UNEP supports the protection of these ecosystems: https://ow.ly/5UQP50XSSVm

The parish walks are back! Booking isn't essential -helps keep people informed in case of changes Tues 3rd Feb Mon 2nd March Mon 13th Apr Thurs 14th May All walks: 10am meet at South Entrance. Max 2 hr walk, with a cafe stop Longer walks planned June -Aug www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cathedral-... --

BACK WITH A BANG! 💥

On this Feast Day of St Stephen, the First Martyr, pray with us. 🙏 Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more. @churchofengland.org

A new walk is always welcome.

Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time. 🩵 If that's you or someone you know, find support and resources at cofe.io/BlueChristmas.

Save the Children and MSF are respected international aid bodies which should immediately be allowed to continue operation: ‘NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operations’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the UK car industry is on course to hit the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate’s 28% target for 2025. eciu.net/media/press-...

Back in 1950 97% of UK electricity was from fossil fuels, mostly coal. Down to 33% in 2023 www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...

“Light and darkness always co-exist, in an uneasy but necessary tension. Their interplay provides fertile soil for creativity, and if we are willing to embrace the patterns they create in our lives, we’re likely to discover a lot more about what it means to be fully human.” #Advent

#txt4today✝️ If you wish to be perfect. go....sell.. give.. then come, follow me. (Matthew 19v21) Following begins with giving. (Andrew Dotchin)

What is Midnight Mass? 🕯️ Rev David Sims explains why churches will have their doors open the night before Christmas Day. Where will you be this evening? Find church services in your area at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas. #TheJoyOfChristmas

Two crushing defeats for the pro-Israel lobby 👇 www.owenjones.news/p/two-crushi...

To the most wonderful carol service in the cow barn at Thornage Hall - which provides supported living, learning and working for adults with learning disabilities.

People are buying more clothes, but they don’t stay in closets for long. This fuels overproduction and waste. An easy fix? Wear them longer. The planet will thank you! More tips on #BeatWastePollution: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/five-ways-reduce-waste-fashion-industry

Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped us plant 330m of hedges at Eden Yard near Penrith! Farmers Ben and Yannike were fantastic hosts and kept us fed with homemade cakes 🍰 #FriendsofLakes #CPRE #HedgerowHeroes #TreePlanting #Hedges #Volunteer

Breaking news: Only farms worth at least £2.5m will be liable for inheritance tax under the new policy announced by the Government Read more: trib.al/XkniMuZ

2025 is set to be the UK's hottest since records began. Scientists are clear that changes to our climate are unprecedented and the result of burning fossil fuels. The government's climate policies must be led by the science, not by climate deniers and their friends from the fossil-fuel lobby.

Worth a read.

Good to spend some of today with the new Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, touring round police headquarters and offering a few thoughts, alongside Chaplains, at the Force Carol Service Impressive to see the developments of recent years and hear the commitment to seeing our communities thrive

Wonderful living Nativity complete with donkey. Well done Marwood School, Great Ayton @dioceseofyork.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Keir Starmer asks Fifa ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession

Brexit reset Erasmus deal to allow Britons to study in EU is imminent trib.al/vjJ5rkS

Have you prayed using the audio version of today's prayer? Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

Share in the joy of Christmas at church with us. 🕯️ Find a service local to you at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas. 📍 St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston

"Folk who are living through this have been brought to tears that the church could care for them in this way. We are simply showing people being zip tied naked, and separated from their families — and this is all happening here in Chicago."

A dominant first half @borowomen.bsky.social #UTBW

Goal 2 @borowomen.bsky.social #UTBW

First goal of the afternoon. FA Cup v Fylde. #UTBW

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday. 'Gaudete' means 'rejoice' and today, the rose candle that many churches have in their Advent wreath is lit, focusing on our joyous anticipation of Jesus' coming. You might also see clergy wearing rose vestments.

Well this is beautiful #ComingHome www.facebook.com/reel/2539359...

The Saviour of the world is about to be born. Will the animals help our owl to discover the Joy of Christmas? Watch the full animation at cofe.io/TheGrumpyOwl. 🦉 You're invited to share in the joy of Christmas too - find a local church service or event at AChurchNearYou.com.

BREAKING | Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado’s daughter collects award amid death threats