Praying for all those involved with the terrible incident at Bondi Beach. Anti-semitism and hatred has no place in our society and nobody has the right to gun down people like this.

Votes at the May 2026 Senedd election will be counted during the daytime on the day after the poll, following a direction by Wales’ Electoral Management Board ✍️ Martin Shipton

Fabulous news

Small joys. The world may be blowing up around us, but this week I have taken my grandson on his first holiday and sat with him on his first trip to a beach. This Mamgu is feeling very grateful.

23 years and still smiling

Here’s a story from our news pages: 'Bishop celebrates 40 years of Pride in Wales'. Dyma stori o’n tudalennau newyddion: 'Esgob yn dathlu 40 mlynedd o Pride yng Nghymru'. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-... #ChurchInWales #News #PressRelease #EglwysYngNghymru #PrideCymru #PrideCymru2025

Great team at @stjohnscardiff.bsky.social greeting the Pride Cymru marchers

Pride Cymru this weekend - love to see this in my church

White smoke!!!

O no, this auction is nearly at £100, which is great for charity, but really puts the pressure on my left-handed-ass to write it NICELY.

This week we can promise you flashing lights, murderous intent and fish. Theology and life at St John's is never boring. We try to keep it real. Drop down, log in or dial up. . . you're welcome at St John's

So basically just sort of banning people who enjoy a sport for fun really?

Statement from the Welsh Government: Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act 2010 www.gov.wales/written-stat...

This week we consider the apostle Thomas. Brave, Bold, Thomas. It will be worth it. Don't doubt it. Drop down, log on or dial in! Facebook www.facebook.com/stjohnthebap... YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr...

Tell me you have a teenage son without telling me you have a teenage son.

@feministtheology.bsky.social thank you for my goodies! Really looking forward to reading the book. My very dyslexic husband thought the t-shirt said Fantastic Theology Network, which would also be true 🙂

Now more than ever, the Trans community needs allies. We cannot stay silent, we cannot be bystanders #transrightsarehumanrights

Trans women are women, and trans men are men. I stand with my trans siblings. Stay strong, you are not alone 🏳️‍⚧️

Looking for a gentle read for the wee small hours. Just finished I Julian by Claire Gilbert. Any suggestions of books with a similar feel?

I solved this word.rodeo with 2/6 attempts in 25.8 seconds. Can you do better? 🟩⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩

Join us for Passion Sunday! Why is it called that? What change does it bring about? Committed? Sceptical? Not sure? Happy? Troubled? Ok? All welcome. Come down, Log on or Dial up. You're welcome at St John's! www.facebook.com/stjohnthebap... www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr...

On Transgender Day of Visibility, I stand with my trans siblings. I see you, I support you, I love you.🏳️‍⚧️

We all know the benefits to pollinators of not mowing in Spring, but the beauty it brings is such a bonus too.

Cats discover a depth of love for humans when humans are eating steak.

This Sunday is Mothering Sunday. We'll be Ancient and Modern about it; Traditional and Radical. This is what Christianity asks us to be. Take a peek or dive in - you're welcome at St John's.

**Giveaway Alert** We have a sample of our brand new FTN t-shirt (only 3 currently in existence) and a copy of 'When God Became White'! Just like and follow. For an extra entry give us a re-post. Deadline 10th April 7pm GMT. Winner announced 12th April. (We can only post to a UK address though).

A rare day off yesterday and I managed to spend some time in my happy place - by the sea. I find little matches it for calming me and giving me a sense of wellbeing.

Is there anything more precious? Or more tiring? Or more disruptive? But this Mamgu is completely in love.

Pleased to see that Asda is embracing polyamory for Valentine’s (either that or they have some very shady customers).

We share our instincts to survive, fit in, and pass on our genes, with other creatures. Difficult ethical questions and powerful emotions centre round instincts. But we prefer to think of ourselves as rational… #kindness #allwelcome #selfcompassion #wellbeing

Love is: a newly-minted Mamgu and her grandson. Love is limitless.

St John's is mindful of the importance of Cardiff University and of all the dedicated staff who work there. We will be keeping the university and staff in our prayers at this difficult time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Was cheered up this week by signs of spring in my favourite park.

I’m not saying things are a bit tricky at the moment, but my son just sent me this.

My youngest has found my secret chocolate stash and has stolen from it but I’m not allowed to say anything because she’s 38 weeks pregnant.

My youngest opened the box of Roses and took out all the purple ones, but I’m not allowed to say anything because she’s 38 weeks pregnant.

These lines said everything this week. Thank you @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social

I have a lot going on in my life at the moment, but I took an hour today to see “Art of the Selfie” at the National Museum Cardiff. It was beautiful and thought-provoking, an oasis in a frantic day.

I solved this word.rodeo with 3/6 attempts in 32.1 seconds. Can you do better? 🟨⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩

This is a lovely post on the importance of rural churces, language, and community nation.cymru/feature/lett...

Snowing!

This Sunday at 10am and on the Livestream we bring you Epiphany, faulty theology and sin. At Evensong we'll be thinking about wine and transformation. Come and join us. . . you're welcome at St John's. Facebook www.facebook.com/stjohnthebap... YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr...

Lovely frosty walk yesterday

Waiting for the Gaviscon to kick in…

Boots living her best life (may be under the influence of catnip)

Christmas decorations coming down this weekend. I always feel a little sad but also pleased to have normality restored.

As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on and leave behind some consumer myths that are detrimental to ourselves and to the planet✍️ Olaya Moldes Andrés, Cardiff University https://buff.ly/403FjqP

Beautiful day today. I love the frost.

Canon Sarah wrote a prayer for the New Year. Premier Radio are using it in their broadcasts over the New Year period. Here it is.