every trans person I've spoken to is feeling the Drag Down right now. not everybody has fallen into despair but we're all feeling it creeping in around the edges, doing our best to fight it. things are bad. if you know a trans person, look after them.

#MorningPrayer Lord, give us the joy and peace of knowing our identity and value in your eyes. Keep us from the temptation to seek our value only in the eyes of others, or in competition with others. May we find peace in your love, and share it with all, especially those in need.

#MorningPrayer Inspire us, Lord, in our appreciation of all that blesses us, and encourage us in our sharing of those blessings with others; may we sow the seeds of your love joyfully and liberally, rejoicing always in our capacity to share generously in the work of your kingdom.

‘The Other’ - #RSThomas (Destinations, Celandine)

The government's welfare Bill is a cruel and disgusting attack on disabled people and their right to live in dignity. MPs should ask themselves: did you become an MP so you could push thousands of disabled people into poverty?

#MorningPrayer You command us and call us, Lord, to celebrate the sacrament of your body and blood, to find our shared communion with you, that we may be nourished and nurtured in your risen life, enabled to become what we eat; your body in the world, revealing your love to all.

UK has one of the few supposedly left-wing governments around at the moment. Starmer should shining a light to show the whole world the benefits of inclusion, social protection and concern, and his communication people should be relentlessly putting out stories of achievement. Instead ....

I think I’m pretty stable. I made a couple of smallish mistakes, when I responded to unkind and very hurtful emails in the early days of my transitioning, but overall I’m pretty stable, happy, resilient, strong and courageous… and holding down a position of responsibility whilst transitioning…

It would be welcome to see one or two episcopal signatures added to this letter …

Historians for Trans Rights open letter makes it into @pinknews.bsky.social! I'd be remiss if I didn't point out the essential contributions of @benmechen.bsky.social @krheyam.bsky.social @carolinepennock.bsky.social and @echomikeromeo.bsky.social in drafting it www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/02/h...

Keir Starmer is simply wrong in law. A trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate is considered a woman for the vast majority of legal purposes, as required by the ECHR. One would expect a former human rights lawyer to have a better grasp of legal detail.

How was Theresa fucking May more progressive than our current Labour Prime Minister? I mean, she was awful, but she supported trans rights and she didn’t screw disabled people over to the extent that Starmer is. That’s how low the bar is.

Disgusted by #Labour party. Not going to vote for them again, or donate, until they repent of their transphobia.

#MorningPrayer You go ahead of us, Lord; may we encounter you on our journey, that we may be blessed in the joy of your risen presence and drawn into the life of your kingdom. May your restorative, reconciling, renewing love nourish and nurture us, as we shine your light for all.

#MorningPrayer Despite our failure to live lives of love, mercy and peace, Lord, you spread out your arms upon the cross to embrace us and all the world, to offer us your love, mercy and peace. In the face of all that would draw or drive us away, renew our passion to live in you.

Looking forward to this 😊 Who else is coming?

Open Space is a new monthly ecumenical Christian gathering for the queer community and affirming allies to share food, space, and fellowship through a meal followed by a short reflective service. An intentionally inclusive, relaxed and welcoming space for all - starting 30th March

Thou shalt not claim to be improving efficiency when all you do is fire people and then beg them to come back.

President Zelensky will meet King Charles at Sandringham tomorrow. A spokesman for the King said the purpose of the meeting was "to annoy the fuck out of that dreadful orange shithead"

NEW: A searing editorial in the The Kyiv Independent. “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. “A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky.” @kyivindependent.com

Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

And what does God require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) The Council of Elders stands in solidarity with our #trans and #nonbinary siblings around the world.

Dear Manager, 1. I drank a whiskey drink. 2. I drank a vodka drink. 3. I drank a lager drink. 4. I drank a cider drink. 5. I sang the songs that remind me of the good times; I sang the songs that remind me of the better times.

Five things I achieved last week: - Naps - Snoozes - Resting my eyes - Dozing - Writing this list

“We must advocate for policies that recognize and respect the full spectrum of gender identities,” Wright stated. “We must support transgender individuals in their fight for equality, respect and dignity. And we must hold our leaders accountable for... harm” www.newwaysministry.org/2025/02/20/p...

Nothing written over the signature of Donald Trump can ever be trusted. He signs trade agreements with Canada and Mexico then imposes tariffs. Beware rest of the world: the signature is worthless.

So America is now doing a modern take on book burning... Demanding references to certain minorities in health and education, get deleted. Straight from the Nazi playbook.

I have many regrets about Earth, but making humans in a wide range of colors, shapes, and temperaments is not one of them. Celebrate thy diversity. Love each other.

Ye gads, this is horrendous news in terms of research. Demographics information is key to understanding data in kinds of areas. I have done a bit of fact checking and the same story is mentioned here: amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/01/...

Dear Lord, i thank you for the gift of a new day. May all that I do today be done with love and for your glory. #MorningPrayer

#MorningPrayer Give us always, Lord, a heart for each other, a heart for our neighbour, whether friend or stranger, whether near or far. Keep us from having such a focus on ourselves, that we neglect to share your blessings with all those among whom we travel the journey of life.

Importantly it found just 10% of trans youth in the study had actually been allowed to access hormones, so all the terrible things you've heard about trans youth in the UK is under a system *that isn't giving them health care*

If you’re upset by a woman prophetically speaking truth to power, allow me to introduce you to Jesus’ mom: “God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53

If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

First Bishop Curry at the royal wedding now this. I don’t know what they’re growing bishops in over there but can we have some please.

This is Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde. Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde gives great sermons. Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde knows how to fight the oligarchy. Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde is smart. Be like Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde.

This is my sort of Christianity. Go the Bishop ✝️

Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"

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What a wonderful bishop, speaking truth to power. This is the resistance. This is the role of the Church.

“From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:14 🏳️‍🌈 ✝️ #RainbowingTheBible #queerness #queer #bible #lgbt #lgbti #lgbtq #lgbtqia #John

#MorningPrayer Encourage, empower and enable us, Lord, to be what you call us to be: the leaven of your love, the catalyst of your kingdom, the yeast of your ‘yes’ to us. May our living and our loving show and share the abundant life you offer, and draw others to know your peace.

Al Jazeera journalist reporting 30 people killed in #Gaza in the last hour. Many reportedly killed in an Israeli bombing in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood tonight. People had gathered there to celebrate the ceasefire.

No, she was stabbed 14 times for being trans, as is apparent from the article. Disgraceful.

Well, the hoped-for peaceful night before the ceasefire comes into effect did not materialise. Israel have killed 40 people in Gaza in heavy bombardment since the announcement. This is a new level of sickness.

#MorningPrayer Guide us and help us, Lord, to proclaim the wisdom of your love, through lives of service to others, of compassion in community, of care for your creation; inspire us by your example to offer ourselves in living out that love which transforms all and fosters peace.