Nick Edmonds
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Comms for @ChurchOfEngland Also witterer about sport, especially
#AVFC
pinned post!
If you're a newer arrival to Blue Sky and looking for a leg-up for some Church of England related accounts to follow, look no further: (As always, suggestions for additions welcome)
#StarterPack
#Church
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📰 🚨 Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children. More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme
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Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children | The Church of England
More than 200 church choirs for children and young people to be renewed or created as part of programme
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/news-and-press-releases/church-choirs-receive-ps400000-boost-programme-increase-participation-children
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The new Archbishop of Canterbury receives a long ovation as she begins her inaugural Presidential address to
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14 days ago
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Nick Edmonds
If you're a newer arrival to Blue Sky and looking for a leg-up for some Church of England related accounts to follow, look no further: (As always, suggestions for additions welcome)
#StarterPack
#Church
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about 1 year ago
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📰🆕General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the
#synod
- they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London.
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General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives | The Church of England
Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/news-and-press-releases/general-synod-welcomes-new-youth-representatives
14 days ago
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Would anybody like to come and be our new vicar??
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A data update on this year's
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Christmas Campaign, as one post clocks up nearly 2 million engagements within 48 hours 👀 Read on...
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Millions connect with Church of England’s Christmas campaign as parishes invite communities to share the joy | The Church of England
Churches across England are preparing to welcome millions through their doors this Christmas, with record numbers of services registered.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/millions-connect-church-englands-christmas-campaign-parishes-invite-communities-share-joy
2 months ago
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Christmas churchgoing is on the rise says a new
@savanta.bsky.social
poll for
@tearfund.bsky.social
with nearly one in two UK adults (45%) planning to attend a church event or service this year, up from 40% last year. 🎅🌲⛪📈 Find out more...
www.tearfund.org/stories/medi...
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More Brits flock to church this Christmas
Churchgoing rises as nearly one in two Brits (45%) plan to attend a church event or service this Christmas
https://www.tearfund.org/stories/media/press-releases/more-brits-flock-to-church-this-christmas
2 months ago
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A thing we did..
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Over £500 raised! Thank you so much to everyone who donated - it's a-mo-zing what a tache, and your generosity, can do. But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked. Mo-out. 🫶🥸
uk.movember.com/team/2489717
3 months ago
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Here we go.... 🎅🌲🎁The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and churches, and is expected to reach millions.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign to share hope and celebration | The Church of England
The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and chu...
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/church-england-launches-joy-christmas-campaign-share-hope-and-celebration
3 months ago
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Ben Stokes. That's the post.
3 months ago
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Is it me?? Maybe not!
#Movember
is well underway, anyhow, and behind the turgid tache is a serious opportunity to help improve outcomes for prostate and testicular cancer and for mental health. It's
#InternationalMensDay
so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)
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3 months ago
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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division (Editorial)
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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial
Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/17/the-guardian-view-on-christianity-and-the-uk-far-right-churches-must-stand-up-to-the-false-prophets-of-division
5 months ago
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Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀
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Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge | The Church of England
How Ælfric went viral.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/ancient-anglo-saxon-text-sparks-5200-cent-instagram-follower-surge
8 months ago
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🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll.
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Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll | The Church of England
A poll finds more Brits correctly identify source of ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ than ‘To Be or Not To Be’; ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ or ‘Happy and glorious, Long to...
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/lords-prayer-tops-shakespeare-dickens-churchill-and-national-anthem-public-recognition-poll
9 months ago
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Membership of Canterbury CNC announced The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
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Membership of Canterbury CNC announced | The Church of England
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/membership-canterbury-cnc-announced
10 months ago
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Did you know you get a free daily summary of Church related news? 📰 The Daily Media Digest provides a summary of the day's news and comment for a Church of England audience, plus the national headlines. If you would like to receive the digest, sign up here! 👉
www.churchofengland.org/signup
10 months ago
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The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice
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VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice | The Archbishop of York
NEWS - At Westminster Abbey’s VE Day 80th anniversary service, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell honoured the sacrifice of those who secured victory and called for a renewed commitment to peace...
https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/ve-day-80th-anniversary-sermon-calls-renewed-commitment-peace-unity-and-justice
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Did you know you get a free daily summary of Church related news? 📰 The Daily Media Digest provides a summary of the day's news and comment for a Church of England audience, plus the national headlines. If you would like to receive the digest, sign up here! 👉
www.churchofengland.org/signup
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The Church of England
10 months ago
"As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all." On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers. Read more at
cofe.io/VEDay80th
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Churches across England to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day with commemorations, bell ringing, and prayers for peace | The Church of England
Churches across England will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, 8th May 2025.
http://cofe.io/VEDay80th
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Five years after the first COVID lockdown, 30% of CofE churches still run a weekly online service. Last year, the
@churchofengland.org
national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.
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Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service | The Church of England
This Sunday, the Church of England’s National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/archbishop-york-leads-fifth-anniversary-national-online-service
11 months ago
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Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner.
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Sir Robert Buckland KBE appointed Third Church Estates Commissioner | The Church of England
Sir Robert Buckland has been appointed the new Third Church Estates Commissioner, succeeding the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, who was recently appointed Bishop of Selby.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/finance-news/sir-robert-buckland-kbe-appointed-third-church-estates-commissioner
12 months ago
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So, to clarify... 🤦♂️
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https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/no-were-not-banning-gluten-free-bread-or-non-alcoholic-communion-wine
about 1 year ago
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A summary of what's coming up at General Synod this week, which is meeting in London.
#Synod
about 1 year ago
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Kaya Burgess | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬
about 1 year ago
"So many both within and outside the church are disgusted" by the CofE's abuse failures: I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury
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Archbishop of York: church must face abuse failings to regain public’s trust
The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell spoke about the people’s ‘disgust’ at the Church of England, helping to choose Justin Welby’s successor, and the King’s view on the crisis
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/article/archbishop-of-york-church-must-face-failings-to-regain-disgusted-publics-trust-kmwbk7fw6
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Sad times. Not so much that he's leaving Villa, just feels like a waste of a really exciting talent. Riyal talks though.
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about 1 year ago
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John Townley
about 1 year ago
Aston Villa have secured automatic qualification to the Champions League round of 16! Incredible achievement. What a night at Villa Park... and there's many more to come.
#AVFC
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Your semi-regular reminder that this
#StarterPack
can help kickstart a follow-base for NewSkyers. An assortment of
#ChurchOfEngland
related accounts. If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.
go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc
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The latest issue of the Church Times is out today. Our cover story this week: Bishop of London tells peers the C of E needs a safeguarding 'reset', calling for mandatory reporting and survivor focus.
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An overview of some of the topics
#Synod
will be discussing next month in London. 👇
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The Church of England
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“A system where teachers and leaders flourish creates the conditions for young people to achieve their full potential.” This week saw the launch of the Flourishing Leaders Framework at our 7th annual Education Conference. Read more at
cofe.io/FlourishingLeaders
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Church of England Launches Flourishing Leaders Framework at National Education Conference | The Church of England
National Society unveils transformative step for the education sector as Flourishing Leaders Programmes launched
https://cofe.io/FlourishingLeaders
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Marsha de Cordova
about 1 year ago
🚨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.
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Ahead of today's Church of England National Education Conference,
@andywolfe.bsky.social
writing in TES outlines the National Society's vision to empower teachers and educators to flourish, not merely survive.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Tackling teacher retention is about more than just money
The executive director of education for the Church of England explains why it has launched two courses aimed at helping teachers and leaders to flourish
https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/teacher-retention-must-move-beyond-money-onto-something-deeper
about 1 year ago
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Have noticed a lot of new followers - interesting to see the points of apparent traffic surges towards
#BlueSky
Any suggestions to add, please let me know.
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Interesting roundup from
@churchtimes.bsky.social
"Concerns over content lead dioceses to leave X/Twitter"
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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Concerns over content lead dioceses to leave X/Twitter
‘Growing discomfort’ quoted as one reason for leaving site
https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/17-january/news/uk/concerns-over-content-lead-dioceses-to-leave-xtwitter
about 1 year ago
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Marsha de Cordova
about 1 year ago
Last year, I said the Makin Report needs to be a 'watershed moment' for the Church. I still believe this now. To achieve this and protect children & young people, it is essential that the recommendations are implemented in full. I thank my colleagues for their important Church Questions today 🧵👇
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"Now must be the time ... for unfettered aid to reach the people of Gaza ... May this deal be a precursor to a wider, more durable and just settlement in the region: it must not be a false dawn." 🙏 ~ Archbishop Stephen
#Gaza
#Israel
#Ceasefire
www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...
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Statement on the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas | The Archbishop of York
A statement from Archbishop Stephen following the negotiated Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/statement-ceasefire-hostage-deal-between-israel-and-hamas
about 1 year ago
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Diocese of Norwich
about 1 year ago
The Bishop of Norwich is leaving Twitter/X. You can follow Bishop Graham at
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Graham Usher
about 1 year ago
Good to be here, where I hope to share: •something of the Christian faith •my love of the people and places of Norfolk and Waveney •the ministry entrusted to me as a Church of England bishop •my passion for the environment.
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A must-listen - or his interview with Times Radio.
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The journalist who exposed the grooming scandal breaks his silence - The News Agents
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but w...
https://pca.st/cxm2h4xx
about 1 year ago
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If you're a newer arrival to Blue Sky and looking for a leg-up for some Church of England related accounts to follow, look no further: (As always, suggestions for additions welcome)
#StarterPack
#Church
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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This is a huge loss - not least to all those who attend or follow General Synod, and had come to appreciate Geoffrey's inimitable style of Chairing debates with a warm yet deft touch. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
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Tributes paid to General Synod Chair | The Church of England
Tributes have been paid to Geoffrey Tattersall KC, a Chair of the General Synod and former Diocesan Chancellor, who has died aged 77.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/tributes-paid-general-synod-chair
about 1 year ago
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Birth of Jesus offers hope for today’s troubled world – Church of England bishops share Christmas messages
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Birth of Jesus offers hope for today’s troubled world – Church of England bishops share Christmas messages | The Church of England
Bishops speak of the joyful news and the light of Christ in the darkness of conflict and troubled times in Christmas messages and sermons.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/birth-jesus-offers-hope-todays-troubled-world-church-england-bishops-share-christmas-messages
about 1 year ago
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Each of these is better than the previous
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More accounts added
#StarterPack
#CofE
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@churchofengland.org
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The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to be the Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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Appointment of Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury | The Church of England
The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to be the Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/appointment-chairman-crown-nominations-commission-canterbury
about 1 year ago
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"O Solar Night..."🎵
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Famous Christmas service in historic chapel will be powered by solar this year | The Church of England
This year’s world-famous Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service at Kings College Chapel in Cambridge will have one significant difference: it will be powered by solar panels.
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/famous-christmas-service-historic-chapel-will-be-powered-solar-year
about 1 year ago
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Christmas ads have dropped... 👀
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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Church of England’s Christmas campaign invites people to find their ‘Calm and Bright’ | The Church of England
Striking time lapse videos capture the hustle of the season, inviting people to pause, visit their local church, and rediscover the Christmas story.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/church-englands-christmas-campaign-invites-people-find-their-calm-and-bright
about 1 year ago
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The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, will be the next Bishop of Truro, Downing St has announced. "I am, at heart, a parish priest. The local church is vital to a local community. It's a place where we encounter God"
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New Bishop of Truro | The Church of England
The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, will be the next Bishop of Truro, Downing Street has announced.
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/new-bishop-truro
about 1 year ago
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The Church of England
about 1 year ago
Meditations for the 12 Days of Christmas. ⭐ Our Follow The Star: Calm and Bright reflections booklets offer daily content from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. Find out more and order at
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