Second day working with Jon Timms at Rural Ministries and it was a glorious day with @lindseyml.bsky.social in Cornwall

✍️ Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among 800 others… …says lack of action will imperil international legal system. Starmer *MUST* impose sanctions on Israel.

Back in Cornwall after a two week road trip that was inspiring but it’s good to be back!

Wow! The number of @bsky.app users just passed 34 MILLION! 👏 LETS DO THIS!

What’s creates a flourishing church? Church planting Theology Conference 2025 @durhamuniversity.bsky.social representing @diotruro.bsky.social we had a good first day yesterday #thebedecentre

Newquay 23rd May tickets here ! www.jointhegroundswell.co.uk/event-detail...

Ecumenical prayer-dreaming day in Launceston yesterday being the bridge between pioneering and established church. Exciting times in the South West! @jo-allen.bsky.social ruralministries @freshexpressions.bsky.social amongst others…

Thinking about culture and context. A great CMS weekend with the South West Hub. Hybrid learning. @diotruro.bsky.social @devonmission.bsky.social @jonnybaker.bsky.social @bathandwells.bsky.social

We are looking forward to hosting the 2nd module of the CMS Certificate this weekend in Pioneer Ministry. Thinking all things culture and context. @diotruro.bsky.social

In this upcoming webinar on 17 March, Penny Pullan will present her research into whether people with invisible illnesses and hidden disabilities within the church experience a sense of belonging and inclusion, and the challenges they face. Sign up and learn more at cofe.io/InclusionAndBelonging.

Let’s go for it! Tell everyone you know to join @bsky.app and TOGETHER let’s send them packing

A new “European Movement Canada” is being built. 🇨🇦🇪🇺 "Canada must not be a spectator to history. Strengthening our relationship with Europe now is an investment in the stability and prosperity of our shared future.”

Bishop Hugh Nelson speaks out to highlight gender based violence, domestic violence, and the violence experienced by women in every society. @womensaid.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @refugecharity.bsky.social #domesticabuseawareness @hughnel.bsky.social

Delighted that St Hilary Church, West Cornwall, will feature on “BBC Songs of Praise” this Sunday, 23rd Feb, at 1.15pm on BBC1 in an edition entitled “Art in Churches.” Some of our wonderful early 20th century artwork from the Newlyn School will be a focus. Catch up on iPlayer if you miss it.

🔥 Very well said.

Researcher Dominick Spracklen tells Alex Thomson reintroducing wolves in Scotland has a "strong ecological benefit" that could reduce deer populations. This would mean less tree saplings being eaten up, which would save a million tonnes of carbon per year. www.channel4.com/news/how-wol...

Herodsfoot the most beautiful rural church.

An amazing first weekend of the CMS Pioneer Certificate at Hilfield Friary @diotruro.bsky.social @jonnybaker.bsky.social @devonmission.bsky.social With Rev Tina Hodgett and Rev Lindsay Smith teaching.

Today the South West Pioneer Hub are heading to Hilfield Friary for the first weekend of the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission 2025. It’s exciting to have a new cohort.

A great day in Durham for our MA graduation but it was freezing! Thank you #CMS @drjamesb.bsky.social @cathyross.bsky.social @harveykwiyani.bsky.social @jonnybaker.bsky.social

In Durham for my MA graduation but we are missing the snow in Cornwall!

Christingle, St Nicholas, West Looe.

Amazing installation @edenproject.bsky.social

Appalling. 77-year-old climate protestor, Gaie Delap, has been recalled to prison over Christmas because her wrists are too small for a tag to be fitted. @goodlawproject.bsky.social are supporting Gaie to challenge this cruel decision. Here's how you can help👇 goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...

Happy Christmas everyone youtu.be/xtU9KxRItMo?...

Disgusting. A new University of York study has found that sites popular with swimmers around the UK to be suffering from pollution with bacteria and chemicals alongside resistance genes that could limit the effectiveness of modern medicine.

Downing Street has announced that His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Rt Revd David Williams as the 17th Bishop of Truro. David is currently the Bishop of Basingstoke, a position he has held since 2014. Read more: trurodiocese.org.uk

This is wonderful news for the diocese of Truro and the people of Cornwall. I am so looking forward to working with Bishop David trurodiocese.org.uk/2024/12/new-...

Such a joy to help people connect with their creativity! @treargel retreat Looe, Cornwall.

"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent." Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on) youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as

MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission Graduation ceremony no.1 this week at CMS Oxford with massive thanks to @drjamesb.bsky.social #DrCathyRoss amongst others. No.2 Durham in Jan.

“The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has been working on a new alternative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of economic activity. There are many well-recognised problems with GDP, and so a move to offer an alternative is very welcome.” 👏👏👏 About time too!

BREAKING: The Scottish government has announced the two-child benefit limit - blamed for trapping children in poverty “will be scrapped" Finance Secretary Shona Robison said eradicating child poverty was a "top priority"👏 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

I'm involved in putting together this Substack with the intention of drawing together an informal network of those involved in enabling roles around mission, ministry and discipleship. Do sign up if you're interested. open.substack.com/pub/enabling...

For those about to start or have started a new monastic community and want to explore good practice, why not consider this 4 sessions online learning event hosted by myself and my good friend Mark Berry. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starting-s...

Great wreathmaking workshop today for clergy spouses @diotruro.bsky.social at Epiphany House.

Christmas light switch on, lanterns and fireworks, well done Looe a great evening.

The sort of thing I might have included in a drawing about the assisted dying bill, had I done one.

This is such a valuable and important contribution from @chinemcdonald.bsky.social into the #AssistedDying? Debate. It makes me wonder which other voices are missing?

‘A remarkable gift to the church in Cornwall’ is how Sally Piper has been described as the diocese prepares to bid her farewell. Sally, who has been employed by the Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd for almost 14 years, will be retiring on December 6. Read more at trurodiocese.org.uk (link in bio)

It was so good to attend the CMS Assemble this week in Bristol. Much to process and absorb, looking forward to the future. Thanks to the speakers and organisers #cms #pioneermission

Snow in Bristol! A great day dreaming with CMS hubs.

A fabulous quote about the CMS Cert in Pioneer Mission delivered by the South West Hub. Janine signed on for the Lay Pioneer Mission course and now describes it as ‘probably the most rewarding experience I have ever had through my Christian life’. trurodiocese.org.uk/2024/11/cook...

A wonderful pilgrimage this afternoon to St Cuby’s Well, Duloe, Cornwall #looevalleybenefice #looe

Finding my way on @bsky.app it’s good to connect on hopefully a more healthy space.