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

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-...

Ben Stokes. That's the post.

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) movember.com/t/the-tickle...

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...

The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division (Editorial) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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

The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-... #veday #veday80

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

"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.

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. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner. www.churchofengland.org/media/financ...

So, to clarify... 🤦‍♂️ www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

A summary of what's coming up at General Synod this week, which is meeting in London. #Synod

"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 www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...

Sad times. Not so much that he's leaving Villa, just feels like a waste of a really exciting talent. Riyal talks though.

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

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

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.

An overview of some of the topics #Synod will be discussing next month in London. 👇

“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.

🚨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.

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...

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.

Interesting roundup from @churchtimes.bsky.social "Concerns over content lead dioceses to leave X/Twitter" www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

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 🧵👇

"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-...

The Bishop of Norwich is leaving Twitter/X. You can follow Bishop Graham at @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

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.

A must-listen - or his interview with Times Radio. pca.st/cxm2h4xx

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...

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. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Birth of Jesus offers hope for today’s troubled world – Church of England bishops share Christmas messages www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Each of these is better than the previous

More accounts added #StarterPack #CofE bsky.app/starter-pack... @churchofengland.org

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-... @churchofengland.org

"O Solar Night..."🎵 www.churchofengland.org/about/enviro...

Christmas ads have dropped... 👀 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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" www.churchofengland.org/media/press-... @churchofengland.org

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 cofe.io/CalmAndBright.

“I am deeply humbled to have been called to serve as the next Bishop of Richborough." Chichester Archdeacon Luke Irvine-Capel will be the new Suffragan Bishop of Richborough, succeeding Bishop Norman Banks. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-... @churchofengland.org

The National Society has published our response to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, calling for a long-term vision for reform that places equity and aspiration at the heart of education. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

We're rolling.

Have added a few more names to the #ChurchOfEngland #StarterPack Do share. Happy to take suggestions. go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc

I've just updated this with all the new suggestions, and (I think) all the cathedrals which currently have a Bluesky presence.

The Advent Procession is one of my favourite services of the church year. Always a privilege to sing. #ILookedFromAfar www.youtube.com/live/YAYyqxN...

Seems like the bird's nest is emptying—many more emigrating from X for clearer skies. After biased algorithms, trolls and paywalls the Horizon seems wide open again - long may it last! #Bluesky www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/h...