Only a few more days until our Open Day! If you’ve not managed to book a place for Saturday, there’s still time to come along and explore what it might be to live, study and worship at Westcott House. Registration closes 4pm tomorrow: https://buff.ly/hB36SsP #vocation #ordination #discernment

It can be hard to respond to God's call if you're worried that you might not be able to put food on the table. But the course itself is funded by the CofE, and there's great news here about how much you will be given to live on that could make it possible: www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/v...

Curious about residential formation for ordained ministry, but wondering if it would work for you? This is a great way to find out a bit about training with us in Cambridge, so you can work out whether you'd like to visit in person.

Mark Edwards' point in this article is well made and important - it is never shameful to seek or accept mental health support. Not for the clergy, not for anyone. www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/the-...

The @feministtheology.bsky.social collaborated with @practicaltheology.bsky.social Hub for a series of articles and mine is out today: practicaltheologyhub.com?p=2081 #feminist #theology #iwd26

We are recruiting! Could it be just right for you? Do you know someone you could point in our direction? Please share!

Exploring a vocation to ordained ministry? Come join us for our online Open Evening for ordinands next month to learn more about training, formation and community life at Westcott House. Scan the QR to book a place or visit: https://buff.ly/KKrMJIE

Starting soon, join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House for this course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality. Examine relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Info: scan QR or visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH

This parish is in the bottom 1% of the deprivation index. Over 30% of adults have no qualifications. Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer. Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.

Such a joy to see some of our wonderful 2024 leavers again!

I’m speaking at St Paul’s Cathedral on 6th July “This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and Trauma” It’s free - reserve your spot here www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...

We are hugely blessed in the wonderful people and organisations who contribute to our 'Ministry for Life' programme for ordinands.

This is always a really valuable part of our programme - thank you @canontim.bsky.social!

I guess this is what we mean we when we say we're sacramental and inclusive 😊

This was so much fun!

Still time to sign up for my Introduction to Feminist Theology class on Friday 7th March (online 10-12) Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...

Sitting with a prayer for a season brings all sorts of gifts. As a place shaped by a common life, where we strive for inclusivity, this prayer by Canon Sarah Jones has been a blessing on us in the last few weeks.

Today in chapel the Westcott community held a vigil for Ukraine and Russia to mark the Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine, praying for all who strive for peace and who fight for justice, remembering the cost of war and asking God to help us work for a better tomorrow.

1/2 It was good to welcome back Abigail Ogier, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy at MHA, with us today to lead a session on ageing and dementia for our first years as we continue our ‘Ministry for Life’ series on Key Issues in Pastoral Care.

I should have guessed this would be Sarah's answer!

Know someone who might be great for this role? Send them our way!

I utterly love the supportiveness of the @westcotthousecam.bsky.social community when an ordinand is singing BCP Evensong for the first time. ❤️‍

Have you booked your place at our upcoming UKME/GMH Vocations & Discipleship Conference? 🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉 📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30 📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford ow.ly/xAs950UQgar #BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations

We have an announcement. Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️

I can't believe I am lucky enough to learn from these fantastic women! Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰

Cat do ron ron ron Cat do ronronne

I’m running an Introduction to Feminist Theology @westcotthousecam.bsky.social for International Women’s Day #iwd2025 7th March, online, 10am-12pm Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...

The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference: 🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉 📅 Friday, 28 March 2025 📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford #UKMEVocations

Today is lecture one in our brilliant Theology & Trauma class! Powerful and provocative last year, I have high hopes for this year’s cohort. We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning

Black Theology Essay Prize - Deadline Extended “This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology” New deadline 28th Feb 2025 More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/

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

Did my first little homily in the Westcott Chapel today. It was fun 🥰

Meanwhile, in other news, it was very definitely LIGHT at the beginning of Morning Prayer this morning. Alleluia!

"wrathful remnant" is quite something to get your chops around at early o'clock #MorningPrayer #Psalm76

Job's a good 'un!

Part of our vocation as a college is helping tell the story of #theology for the church. We're looking for people who share that calling. Are you one of them?

We are recruiting! We’re looking for associate supervisors to work with our growing postgrad research community! Obvs we pay and you get fabulous library access! As well as other perks…

Some years ago I worked out it was still light in London at 5pm by the end of January - this may have been the single most hopeful and encouraging bit of knowledge I have ever worked out by myself!

Tell it not abroad in Gath, but *someone* came to *optional* Morning Prayer today...

Extended deadline for CfP for #SST25 It’s not too late to submit a paper proposal on the theme of Flesh & Blood Theologies or in one of the seminar streams. Deadline extended - proposals due 5pm GMT 15th Jan www.theologysociety.org.uk/information/...

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...

Westcott Introductions are a series of two-hour online courses offering an intro into exciting fields and themes in theological study. This #IWD25 join Dr Karen O’Donnell for Feminist Theology. More info: https://buff.ly/3ZZm9na Booking: https://buff.ly/3ZGk8ez

@westcotthousecam.bsky.social‬ is holding an online Info Evening for Independent Student on Weds 8 January 2025, 7-8pm. Learn about our undergrad/postgrad programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards. Come along & join us! https://buff.ly/3ZzYHvm

Westcott House is on bluesky!

Today’s poem takes the form of my Christmas To Do list.

The last full day of term at Westcott House and excitement about the staff choir item at the Christmas Revue is bubbling up through my fabulous colleagues' tiredness.

Can't believe @orkneylibrary.bsky.social were here for 11 days before I realised. I've been working too hard.

If you’re applying for PIP, the charity Turn2Us has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process. Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.” Share widely! pip.turn2us.org.uk

I see we have a fake Archbishop of Canterbury account this morning. Clearly Bluesky is taking off.

Someone who had a big influence on me at a crucial point in my life died by suicide. One never knows why, but they appear to have thought that the world would be better off without them. It was rubbish (& it haunts a lot of people to this day). I worry abt anything that makes suicide more thinkable.