Arran for clergy malt club this year. Happy Christmas one and all. #ClergyMaltClub

It’s not a ceasefire and it’s not a peace plan. It’s empty signifiers on a page covered in signatures of powerful men with an eye on property portfolios and genocide washing

Unexploded Peace

I feel so incredibly sad and lament deeply the fact that the church I serve continues to hurt and harm my siblings in Christ This is a heart wrenching, beautiful, Jesus centred sermon that is well worth listening to #LoveIsLove youtu.be/LLM_J8YH8Fk?...

Andrew DeCort: Church at the Crossroads felt like a return to the first 300 years of Jesus’ movement in which nonviolence was the consensus for how to live in the world. Every speaker affirmed an explicit, emphatic commitment to nonviolence.

Peace Illusions

"There are thousands of clergy currently forced to act against their conscience, myself among them. We act against our conscience every time we explain that we can’t marry a same-sex couple who wish to celebrate their love and commitment in the presence of God."

47 Violations of ‘Peace’

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.” Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

Horrified to hear of Layan Nasir's detention for right months in an Israeli detention centre. Layan is a Palestinian Christian, and fellow Anglican. Praying for her swift release and safe return to her family.

We welcome the news Israel & Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza. It offers the people in Gaza respite from the relentless bombardment, displacement & deprivation. This is good news for the hostages while also recognising the massive scale of aid that is now needed in Gaza.

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day? Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

21st September

On this International Day of Peace, please join me and ecumencial colleagues in praying this prayer written by Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem. www.youtube.com/shorts/ZWBTn...

I could weep. The chainsawed stems are what remains of a beautiful compact bay tree. We knew the far tree (also gone) needed cutting back because squirrels were getting into the roof space using it. But the nearest tree wasn't a problem at all. And the leaves were wonderful for cooking.

‘I watched the bombs fall. I watched the mothers’: how do we grieve the children of Gaza?

“I had to break the news to my wife. She hasn’t been able to stop crying since she heard the news. What is the value of this life if you have to be separated from the people you love? Both of us are completely shattered by this.” This heartbreak a thousand times, for what?

As the very last campsite tents come down, what’s left behind is more than clean fields – it’s the love and respect you show for our festival home. Thank you, Greenbelters, for caring for this place – and one another – so beautifully. 🌱 #LeaveNoTrace

Never Give Up

Wonderful exhibition of Peter Walker's Hidden sculpture at St Peter Mancroft church in Norwich on until 31st August 2025. Plus community art responses to its themes.

So moving to hear the Archbishop of Jerusalem address the General Synod of the Church of England today.In the midst of increasing violence and intimidation from extremist settler groups in Jerusalem and the West Bank he is a hugely respected faith leader, and determined bridge builder. Pray for him!

“But where a church is wounded and constrained we need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.” Archbishop Hosam. Perhaps now the @churchofengland.org will respond to Kairos Palestine Declaration (2009), Cry for Hope (2020), and Call for Repentance (2023).

Enjoying how the sunlight plays with HIDDEN during the day. @stpetermancroft.org.uk @luxmuralis.bsky.social

HIDDEN by Peter Walker Sculptor in @stpetermancroft.org.uk Lovely to see people sitting on the altar steps watching the colours play across the surface with the soundscape shaping a meditative atmosphere. @luxmuralis.bsky.social

The three of us were together today at the Mass Climate Lobby #ActNowChangeForever

Words

One other 7/7 thread today. Because I think how the bus network got running again is a real testament to some serious heroes that day: The bus drivers and staff who got that network running again and got London home that night. And TfL/the Mayor disobeyed the Security Services to make it happen /1

Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament. @wildjustice.bsky.social

Powerful words from the presiding bishop, Sean Rowe, of the Episcopal Church. 'We are now being faced with a series of choices between the demands of the federal government and the teachings of Jesus, and that is no choice at all.' Thank you.

Watch full press conference here to learn of the sheer extent of the state, media, and corporate system for profiting from occupation and now genocide webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...

HIDDEN at @stpetermancroft.org.uk by Sculptor Peter Walker @luxmuralis.bsky.social Dusk opening brings the soundscape to the fore as the city quietens.

Probably the angriest thing I've written, but then, as an immigrant myself, few things get me as angry as the way migration is talked about in this country.

Morning dog walk. A kestrel alighted in the tree in front of us, paused for a while before taking flight and looping around to land in front of us again. Shortly afterwards a green woodpecker flew in front of us. Deeply thankful for these glimpses of wild beauty.

Hi! I just signed this urgent call to save newborns in Gaza as baby milk is running out and many babies could die any day now! Can you sign and share as well? Thank you 🙏 - secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...

We broke out my favourite altar frontal for our patronal festival. Look at those wonderful birds. @stpetermancroft.org.uk

The illegal killing of Hen Harriers has hit a devastating new high. ⚠️ A new RSPB report reveals 102 incidents in just five years - with the majority on, or near, grouse moors. A thread…

The excitement is mounting @stpetermancroft.org.uk as we prepare for the installation of our summer art project HIDDEN by Peter Walker. This is a new work of art, and we are thrilled by the engagement projects that have already taken place in schools, residential settings and community groups.

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

It is good to see this letter calling on the government to prioritise peace. In addition to this, we must work towards the restoration of the aid budget which plays a vital part in supporting communities and building peace.

Join us at our PET SERVICE 6th July at 3pm.

While the G7 are bravely affirming Israel’s ‘right to self defence’ they ignore the ongoing deliberate starvation of 2 million people in Gaza. Day by day dozens of aid seekers are being shot. It is the most inhumane feeding programme ever devised. The world turns a blind eye but time will come.

Gordon Brown on the Westminster assisted dying bill: it "would privilege the legal right to assisted dying without guaranteeing anything approaching an equivalent right to high-quality palliative care for those close to death"

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... Come on folks, the #parkypetition is in danger of falling behind the run rate - we need c650 signatures a day if we’re to hit our 100k target by September 10 and today we’ve only done about 500. Let’s have a big push to get above 46,000 tonight

Scorched Earth

Grateful for @joellenovey.bsky.social's voice every single day.

“Under international maritime law, the UK has full jurisdiction over the vessel, and a legal duty to protect the crew of the boat.” It didn’t. www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-avoi...

SIGN NOW: Spain’s 2023 Animal Welfare Act pledged protections for #GreatApes, but the gov’t is stalling on enacting the promised “Great Ape Law.” Demand action to safeguard their lives, dignity, and rights—our closest relatives deserve better! #petition rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...

Another day, another Nature or No Nature! David Lammy, you said you want the UK to set a global example for nature. Yet funding to protect the albatrosses, penguins, and other wildlife in our overseas territories isn't secure. So, your question is: