this sort of thing makes me feel sincerely that we have fallen from grace as a civilisation

Also pleased to announce we are extending the introductory offer for The Way Through The Trees by @docbrush.bsky.social - it will be held at £25 until the end of 2025 Grab your copy here: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033... bsky.app/profile/docb...

Exciting to get my hands on physical copies of my new book! Thank you @scmpress.bsky.social

Oooh my copies should be with me in a few days apparently

Did someone say new book day?! @docbrush.bsky.social

"Parking is such sweet sorrow"

Lino cut project for my choir’s special Christmas composition. A simple form for the cover of the new Carol and a deluxe edition to go with it

Excited to share the details of the launch for @docbrush.bsky.social's new book, The Way Through The Trees, at Ripon College Cuddesdon on Friday 14th November. Please RSVP to the college with the details on the flyer below/in the alt text.

Come along to my book launch next month!

Leaf cellular structure model at Sparsholt College today! How many parts can we all remember from our O Level or GCSE Biology lessons?! #palisademesophyll #spongymesophyll #stomata #waxycuticle #guardcells #chloroplast #hortigeek #plants #plantbiology

NEW on the SCM Press blog: Sarah Brush reflects on the changing of the seasons scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/the-cha...

It's October, and we have FOUR new books out this month! Here's the first: Jenny Morgans' Christian Women at University, uncovering the resources and strategies Christian women employ in trying to feel at home at university. 20% off all orders this month: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Acorn palette, late September 2025

And last but by no means least, @docbrush.bsky.social presents her model of faith development, one of continuing discipleship, along with outlines and analysis of existing models in The Way Through The Trees: An Introduction to Faith Development. Order here: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Excellent geeky thread on Churchwarden and the carrying of wands.

This is very exciting!

Next up is Sara Taylor on Deficit Discipleship, how we reflect on class, young people and the Church. #CommonAwardsConference

I’d heard rumours that a Playmobil Cistercian monk was a thing that existed, and I can now confirm those rumours are TRUE. It’s not easy to get hold of tho - a special limited edition for Eberbach Abbey

It's that time again - yep, the SUMMER SALE! 🎉 Check out many bargains on our books at scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/features/sum... while stocks last 😎

Fascinating research finding from Meg Prowting of the Methodist church: most church young people wouldn’t feel able to invite their friends to church for fear of bad welcome and worship experience while most non church young adults would say yes if invited to go to church! #CommonAwardsConference

Heading home with a soundtrack for the journey from the Playlisting workshop. BIAPT2025 you’ve been fab.

I wish Stephen all the best as he takes on the role of chair of BIAPT. It has brought me real joy (and occasional challenge) and I am confident he will bring a great deal to our association.

A stellar keynote panel from Dotha Blackwood, Nicola Slee and @woodwardjames.bsky.social chaired by the excellent Anna Creedon. We learned about faith and ageing and how to honour those born earlier. @biaptheology.bsky.social

It has been such a joy to have @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social as our conference poet at @biaptheology.bsky.social this week bringing beautiful poetry about liminality, change, death and obscure saints.

Last night we reinstated a @biaptheology.bsky.social tradition - the conference photo. We didn’t quite have everyone. This has been a great week and a wonderful way to bow out as Chair. Thank you all for your contributions.

A joyful workshop at BIAPT sharing my Faith Development model. It saddens me that so many people have had the words “You can’t…” spoken over them by art teachers (or music teachers). I believe in a Creator God who created creatures for co-creation. “You can be creative.”

@biaptheology.bsky.social Conference day two kicks off for me with a fab workshop on Playlisting the Life Cycle with Hannah Buckley and Stephen Roberts based on autoethnographic work on sharing playlists they each created for a long road trip.

When your favourite living poet reads your favourite poem. A great day!

And we’re started with @biaptheology.bsky.social Just done my chair’s welcome and now Jay Hulme our conference poet is sharing some wonderful wisdom on obscure saints and death as part life.

Joining the ProfDoc students conference for their keynote from the epic Nicola Slee and already feeling really buoyed up by the BIAPT community and all these wonderful people talking about the research drawn from and inspiring their ministerial practice.

Did you know we offer coaching sessions to clergy households? 🤝 "These sessions are the best gift I've had in 35 years of ordained life!" Our coaches are experienced having conversations about ministry, and have supported many clergy and their families. www.clergysupport.org.uk/coaching

My academic Tudor bonnet gets its annual outing.

Really beautiful worship this evening at @riponcuddesdon.bsky.social as people were invited to reflect on brokenness through shards of pottery then offer that to God by gluing the pottery shards to the cross.

Our practicaltheologyhub.com is looking for contributions from theologians. Do you have something to explore that’s not quite enough for a journal? Would it help you to practice writing theology for a more general readership rather than an academic reader? Get in touch with the editorial team.

We're exciting about our upcoming colloquium on theological action research. Follow the link for more details, booking and how to contribute. theologyandactionresearch.net/tarn-colloqu... @biaptheology.bsky.social @drkatiecross.bsky.social @peteward2.bsky.social @theologyhub.bsky.social

eerlijk gejat natuurlijk

Come and be my new colleague!

The Moog featured for the first time in our Ripon College photo at Cuddesdon. This one was taken during his profile-pose phase.

Unsolicited writing advice: no.2167 That thing you always wanted to do. That novel, that poem, that piece of art. Start it now. Don't wait. Make time. Give yourself permission to start. It will never be easier than it is now: maybe harder, but never easier.

Great to work with some prospective @riponcuddesdon.bsky.social students this evening

This one is also a great topic for me!! Loving the BIAPT student conference.

First student paper today is right up my street!!

As we mourn the death of Pope Francis, we pray for our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Birmingham and around the world. Pope Francis has been an inspiration to us all. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...

As I drove home from friends last night I caught the last ten minutes of this and thought, “I know that voice!” Will deffo be catching the whole thing. If you want more of Jay come to our @biaptheology.bsky.social conference where he will be our conference poet! www.biapt.org for details & bookings

Chrism Mass selfies

How can theologians approach #qualitativeresearch safely? My new article offers a #trauma-informed framework prioritising: 👷🏻‍♀️ Researcher + participant safety 🫀 The role of the body 🫶🏻 Practical strategies for ethical, empathetic research www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi... (or DM me for access!)

A great meeting this morning finalising the list of papers & workshops for our BIAPT annual conference in July www.biapt.org So many great papers that we had to shortlist just the absolute best. It’s going to be fab!

Mission Studies Day 2025 🌍✝️ | Thursday 15 May, London "Towards Hope: Children, Climate Change and Justice" Join @churchesengland.bsky.social and @biaptheology.bsky.social Keynote by Dr Kathryn Kraft from @worldvisionuk.bsky.social 🔗 More info: cte.org.uk/mission-stud... #MissionShaped

Did you know? The public consultation for the appointment of the next #ArchbishopofCanterbury closes on March 28. Individuals are invited to share their views on the qualities +skills desired + can also suggest names. @churchofengland.org Have your say! Do you want an archbishop who welcomes *all*?