Sophie Jelley
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Follower of Jesus. Wife & mum. Bishop of Coventry. Praying through it all đź’ś
Lovely sunflowers arrived in Coventry city centre this week!
#summer
#joy
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Such a precious visit to St Oswald’s with Fr Ed seeing first hand how they are bringing hope & joy to the people of Tile Hill
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4 months ago
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Beautiful evensong to mark 450 years since Queen Elizabeth 1st visited Kenilworth
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4 months ago
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General synod
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in York this weekend. A first for me. Privileged to represent
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Standout highlight so far hearing the prophetic voices of 4 young people from the North East. Inspired us with hope & filled us with joy.
#blessing
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Lovely to be in pretty Claverdon this morning
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#blessed
5 months ago
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Super hot day but much joy as we welcomed new deacons & priests
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Rev Dr Christopher Landau preached richly for us. A feast of God’s goodness.
#blessed
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What a joy to give the bishop’s charge to these wonderful folks on preordination retreat from
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Redeemed. Called. Accompanied. Protected. (Isaiah 43)
#hopeful
5 months ago
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Lovely first visit to Holy Trinity Coventry for Armed Forces Day service
#peace
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#reconciliation
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All prepped for ordinations on Sunday. Praying rich blessings on our 14 ordinands
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May they know themselves loved & called, always
5 months ago
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All prepped for ordinations on Sunday. Praying rich blessings on our 14 ordinands
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May they know themselves loved & called, always
5 months ago
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Really enjoying meeting some great new colleagues
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Time well spent with Area Deans & a joyful installation of Canon Kate our new reconciliation & arts residentiary
#blessed
5 months ago
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Such a joyful morning spent with those to be ordained deacon & priest in Coventry Cathedral
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on Sunday!
#blessed
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Another great Sunday
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Packed house at St Marks Coventry this morning & stunning Wildflower festival & outdoor service at Oldberrow this afternoon
#blessed
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Beautiful deanery service for Corpus Christi at St Andrew’s Rugby
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Warmth of the people matched the temperature!
#blessed
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Closes Monday! Do take a look…🙏🏻
add a skeleton here at some point
7 months ago
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A statement from
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as we join our prayers with so many across the globe…
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The Church of England
7 months ago
A prayer following the death of Pope Francis. 🙏
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Giving thanks for the life of Pope Francis today. Praying especially for the Catholic community across the world, for God’s comfort & hope in grief.
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Grateful for any shares to cast the net wide! Seeking a fellow adventurer to accompany me in the season ahead in fabulous
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Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
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Grateful for any shares to cast the net wide! Seeking a fellow adventurer to accompany me in the season ahead in fabulous
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Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
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Delighted to be
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for a few days in person. Looking fwd to being here full time very soon!
#patience
#grace
8 months ago
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Very sad news from Coventry. Praying for all those affected by this tragedy today.
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Man fatally stabbed, another hurt in Coventry
An arrest is made after officers called to Newcombe Road find a man fatally stabbed and another hurt.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g05y17wjlo
9 months ago
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This was a lovely way to finish my time
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#blessed
add a skeleton here at some point
9 months ago
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My day in pictures. A truly memorable end to a very special 5 years. Whoever God calls
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after me is in for a treat!
#blessed
9 months ago
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So to operation
#waterproofmascara
formal farewell at Sheffield Cathedral
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this morning. So thankful to
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& all the brilliant people & places who have made the past 5 years such a joy!
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Recruiting for an enthusiastic & hopeful PA to join me alongside a chaplain, building a great little team to serve
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Appreciate any shares across networks especially in the Midlands!
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Church Of England - Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry
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Grateful for any able to share this post being advertised as widely as possible. Might it be for someone you know? Will be delighted to welcome a colleague on this adventure with me!
#praying
#hopeful
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Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8241
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Recruiting for an enthusiastic & hopeful PA to join me alongside a chaplain, building a great little team to serve
@dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social
Appreciate any shares across networks especially in the Midlands!
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Church Of England - Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry
https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8242
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So the early spring clean begins as we prepare to move. On this 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, poignant to find my grandfather’s travel documents. A Jew born in Berdychiv, now Northern Ukraine
#LordHaveMercy
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Grateful for any able to share this post being advertised as widely as possible. Might it be for someone you know? Will be delighted to welcome a colleague on this adventure with me!
#praying
#hopeful
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Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8241
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Sophie Jelley
Diocese of Sheffield
9 months ago
"I've absolutely loved my time in the Diocese of Sheffield. It’s been a brilliant place to work – there are great things going on with some wonderful people".
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has kindly given her time to a farewell podcast episode ahead of her departure to be the next Bishop of Coventry.
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Podcast - The Diocese of Sheffield
Words of Grace: Living Hope in the Diocese of Sheffield The Diocese of Sheffield podcast, hosted by Ben Fearn and […]
https://sheffdio.org/podcast
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One year on. Not forgotten.
10 months ago
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This was utterly inspirational. In the worst possible situation Mina’s courage & candour are beyond measure
#recommend
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Desert Island Discs - Mina Smallman, activist - BBC Sounds
Mina Smallman, activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00282l0?partner=uk.co.bbc
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So blessed to have worked with this fabulous bunch & many more wonderful people
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đź’ś Grateful to God for colleagues who are smart, funny & kind!
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A gorgeous evening with many of the clergy women of
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and the beautiful surprise of a scrapbook to cherish for the years to come
#blessed
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A wonderful final Bishop’s Breakfast in Doncaster College this morning. So lovely to hear the difference this event has made to people & organisations across the sectors in this part of
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#hope
#community
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Terrible news from
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today. Praying for the devastated families & friends & the whole school community tonight. Lord, have mercy…🙏🏻
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All Saints school Sheffield stabbing victim, 15, dies as teenager arrested
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6276nlqj3go
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The Guardian
10 months ago
The Last Musician of Auschwitz review – an exceptionally moving film that will ring in your ears for years
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The Last Musician of Auschwitz review – an exceptionally moving film that will ring in your ears for years
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, now 99, escaped death in the concentration camp because she played the cello. As this intelligent, chilling and devastating documentary shows, music proved a curse and a comfort Auschwitz was a site of incomparable horror; people…
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/27/the-last-musician-of-auschwitz-review-an-exceptionally-moving-film-that-will-ring-in-your-ears-for-years?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Today marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz with all its associated horror. Holding in heart the relatives I never knew & those whose influence has shaped my life. Never forgotten.
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#hope
10 months ago
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Heart full. Final
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curate weekend working through Leading your Church into Growth material with this brilliant bunch. Beautiful act of worship with anointing for ministry to come
#privilege
#blessing
10 months ago
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Overwhelmed by the love of
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curate cohort on our final residential together. A proper Yorkshire gift.
#blessed
10 months ago
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Grateful at Christmas. The good news never fades. Christ is born in the mess of humanity. God with us always. Praying blessing on
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&
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today
#hope
Happy Christmas!
11 months ago
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Great to visit Trinity College
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today. Encouraging conversation with the principal & glad to meet up with
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curates to be!
#Advent
12 months ago
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Retreating in the finest company. Quiet on here for next few days.
#peace
12 months ago
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All ready for the ordinands & curates christmas party
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#joy
12 months ago
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Stunning setting & sunshine to consecrate a
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churchyard extension at St James Midhope. Generously given by farming family next door. A site of worship for over 600 years & a new dry stone wall built specially!
#faith
#hope
#love
12 months ago
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O what a beautiful morning
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#Advent
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