Penwortham Fireworks on the night of the full moon. Camera set for bulb mode, longish exposures, hand held, giving impressionistic treatment of patterns and colours in the sky. photos.app.goo.gl/uEJxKDXHeE2X... #photography #fireworks #Preston

The UN estimates there's over 200,000 refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. What would it look like if every person seeking refugee here was welcomed by local people from the local church? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unM3lFs4xUM

BBC News - Entrepreneurial refugee says 'thank you UK' for giving family sanctuary - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"This is a city that proves multi-culturalism works not perfectly but practically. There are hijabs and headscarves next to Villa scarves, halal bakeries beside Irish pubs, and kids from every background sharing classrooms and dreams" @hasanpatel.com eaworldview.com/2025/10/birm...

Tommy Robinson this morning said his legal fees for a court appearance today were paid for by Elon Musk, the Tesla boss billionaire and owner of X. Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.

Mÿ blog about corrupt exploitation in the care sector. www.church-poverty.org.uk/she-asked-fo...

We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy. Read our open letter in full: www.bigissue.com/opinion/government-must-set-targets-reduce-child-poverty

ukandeu.ac.uk/the-coming-c...?

mailchi.mp/25ef05ed326d... ANIC e-newsletter — a refreshed platform for connection, encouragement, and shared vision. The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches (ANIC) exists to enhance capacity and understanding for effective intercultural mission within the Church of England.

Towards the Conversion of the Church of England by the Rest of England. the recording is now available on our YouTube channel: Public Lecture Recording youtu.be/fQWrzVHfoy8?... speakers, Professor Linda Woodhead and Professor John Denham,

Cris Rogers is doing research into church planting on estates. We are exploring what models of Church planting have proven to been successful in estate ministry. Here is the survey link. 5luak3kgk5x.typeform.com/to/nVy5yLYA?... It takes about 7mins to fill in. Thanks so much.

Final chance to SIGN UP - online, free! From parish life to culture wars, how can the Church of England stay true to itself and to England? Explore the enduring goods of prayer, place, past, and culture at TOMORROW'S public lecture www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-lec...

Please read this statement from a group of people who have come to the UK to seek safety and have spent time living in asylum hotels while we are waiting for a decision on our asylum claim. drive.google.com/file/d/1ymmA...

At this year's UTU AGM we have the privilege of Henrietta Grönlund, Professor of Urban Theology, University of Helsinki, being our speaker. Join us on Saturday 8th online or in person. Email [email protected] for information and to book your place. . .

Linda Woodhead and John Denham Dialogue on Church of England and English identity 28th October 7.00 - 8.15 pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-lec...

t4cg.substack.com/p/faith-in-t...? A compilation of articles re FITC @ 40 from Together for the Common Good

This is an interesting take on the culture wars. Watching the lecture should provoke deeper discussion about religious and political values. youtu.be/j9DDBMookVY?...

‘We must not keep families apart. No separated children should be prevented from re-uniting with their parents.' @bishoppete.bsky.social has been in the House of Lords this week 👇 youtu.be/kKYKaHLZFaE

Well worth listening to this recording of Andy Burnham's Theos lecture youtu.be/jzctXZ8aylI?...

Out in the forest where fungi flourish. photos.app.goo.gl/NA5vLN1cUxvL...

NEW BLOG out now: Dr Chris Baker explores the problems and opportunities which Bishop Sarah Mullally faces in her new role as Archbishop of Canterbury. Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/towards-the-...

Am pleased to have contributed to this collection @paradoxbridge.bsky.social @nickebs.bsky.social @gracedavies.bsky.social

www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...?

It hurt when I crashed my bike into a pothole – and it taught me the true price of austerity | George Monbiot

An attempt to give a Biblical framework to the immigration debate, though it does not really address current political issues. And it is unlikely that Christian nationalists will bother to read or understand it, and they will certainly not agree. www.jubilee-centre.org/blog-/biblic...?

A statement in response to the attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Manchester.

"This is no cheap optimism. This is hope-filled realism. The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven." www.cruciformjustice.com/post/quiet-r...

You can find the full breakdown of the results here www.theosthinktank.co.uk/in-the-news/...

It's October and the spiders are about. Two species, five individuals. All photos hand held with macro lens on Pentax K70 photos.app.goo.gl/U4T7pVuGLwqj...

OUT NOW: our latest Temple Tract "The Church of England, 'Faith in the City' and Racial Justice: addressing growing social polarisation" by the inaugural director of racial justice in the Church of England, Guy Hewitt. Download it for free today: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/

"What those artists did, ultimately, even if unwittingly, was provide cultural legitimacy to, and warmup for, an event in which Jesus’ name was certainly uttered a lot...but this Jesus was ultimately subservient to Trump’s America." sojo.net/articles/opi...

Well worth a watch.. based on Life on the Breadline research. www.youtube.com/live/ZT0tJAP...

Any genuine British patriot would have absolutely nothing to do with Reform UK or any of its equally disingenuous cousins (UKIP, etc) - except to protest against them Just the latest reason why... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Reform #Russia

www.independent.co.uk/voices/paul-...?

This is My Country Too- MDs Journey – MY BlOG share.google/LYairf7Yve2U...