Today the Church of England remembers Theodore of Tarsus, second Archbishop of Canterbury, who had never set foot in these isles before being appointed, and who had to learn the local tongue on the journey here. There would be no British Christianity without immigrants.

I really do need to move. #proofofcat #toebeans

While the mainstream discussions are depressingly about *how* best to remove and stop immigrants, it’s a revolutionary act nowadays to say that immigration is actually a positive thing and an essential component of a thriving country, so please join me in doing so!

The Church of England runs on the strength of its volunteers. Without local people giving up their holidays to work with the children of the parish, Youth Group Camp wouldn’t be possible. These are the people who give up their time every week to change people’s lives. @leeds.anglican.org

Youth Group: life under canvas.

Apparently i’m worth 90 shillings

Our group of pilgrims have returned to Mixenden and Illingworth. Now we return to the work of building God’s kingdom here in West Yorkshire. #TaizeNorth25

Wonderful afternoon #TaizeNorth25 while our young people asked Br Jean-Patrick loads of brilliant questions including “How do you connect with God?” and “Have you ever fallen asleep in church?” @leeds.anglican.org @dioceseofyork.bsky.social

Good morning pilgrims #TaizeNorth25 @leeds.anglican.org @dioceseofyork.bsky.social

Umbrella weather and guitars don’t mix. #TaizeNorth25

A great thread to start the day on pilgrimage #TaizeNorth25

One of the best things about Taizè is the amazing light. And it really put on a show for our eucharist with Archbishop Stephen Diocese of York Diocese of Leeds, Church of England #TaizeNorth25

The worship band has grown ! #TaizeNorth25 @leeds.anglican.org @dioceseofyork.bsky.social

We have arrived at #TaizeNorth25 and we’re looking forward to leading the music for @archbishopofyork.org this afternoon. We felt a spot of rain during rehearsal this morning 😁

The first Beatitude is the doorway to the rest. We need a poverty of spirit - a yearning for trust and hope and courage to ask for help in order to be fully human. #TaizeNorth25

Poverty of spirit is a huge challenge for today’s world. We have lost our sense of mutual dependence and our need of others. Material poverty must be addressed but it must be addressed holistically and address the lack of hope. #TaizeNorth25

After a tumultuous journey, here we are at #TaizeNorth25. #Taizé

When the Beatitudes talk about “happy” and “blessed” the Greek from which it is translated is … difficult to translate in a multilingual space but is an encouragement to go forward in hope. It means an incomprehensible and deep happiness #TaizeNorth25.

The Beatitudes are the proclamation which defines the Kingdom of God. They are for all humanity not just a group of followers. They are the Magna Carta of the Kingdom, its founding principles and universal laws. #TaizeNorth25

The topic for this years bible studies is hope. Br. Pedro asks Can we look with the eyes of love on this world or do we just give up and despair? Where do we find good? #taizenorth25

#TaizeNorth25 The best way to make a large group of chatty pilgrims to shhhh is with a Taizè chant. Let the bible study commence.

Good morning from Taizè. The @leeds.anglican.org and @dioceseofyork.bsky.social pligrims are just enjoying our breakfast. Follow #TaizeNorth25 to see how the week unfolds.

The fabulous husbeast is primary caregiver and wrangler of all things domestic chez BM, has been for years, but oh wow the grief he gets at work when he says he has to go do some child related life admin - he’s treated like a freak and I’m sure they think i’m a terrible wife and mother.

And once again the #CofE acronym crossover causes me to reconsider my life choices

This is a brilliant thread.

This is the goose that laid a golden egg. Everyone wants to chuck things at him 😄

Come and throw wet sponges at Bailey at Holy Nativity Summer Fair!

So just to get this straight; a woman has a brief moment of weakness at work and the money markets go into meltdown, and yet it’s the woman who is the problem, not the twitchy snowflakes panicking about tears. Our world would be much better if we admit that money makes people irrational and dumb.

Been a while since I had time to catch up on the art journal. Clearer head tells me i shouldn’t leave it so long

Jesus and the demon possessed bloke: A legion of voices driving the man wild... Jesus took his mobile and threw it in the sea. When the man's mates turned up they found him much more chill, chatting normally, and not checking social media... ...and they were afraid.

It is too hot to live mama I shall die I tell you DIE #proofofcat #heatwavecats

It will be too warm to be here soon and the pumpkin patch is growing at around 30cm a day. First harvest is in though

Allowing assisted dying while savagely cutting PIP is telling disabled people they're allowed to die with dignity but not to live with dignity

“Every person is of immeasurable and irreducible value, and should be able to access the care and support that they need.” Read the Bishop of London's statement following the third reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. 📜 cofe.io/ThirdReading.

Also, in terms of long term climate planning resorting to aircon will only exacerbate the problem unless it’s solar powered. Our stone built 1901 terrace is lovely and cool right now because thick walls, insulation and closed blinds - that’s what we need to retrofit.

The Ordinary Office is a community that celebrates life and supports those with vulnerabilities - all of us at some time in our lives. Assisted death should only come once we can adequately assist abundant life. Today's bill passing will not promote that.

Only 30% of pall care is NHS funded. Given today's vote, will Keir Starmer at least commit to dramatically increasing palliative care provision so that patients don't "choose" to end their lives because we, society, fail to give them the care that might make life worth living?

Chris is talking about the role of music in building community.

People of the internet. What gaps in our church music do you perceive for the building of Christian community?

Rhubarb harvest somewhat epic this year

Newsom: "Democracy is under assault before our eyes. This moment we have feared has arrived. He's taking a wrecking ball to our Founding Father's historic project."

4 years ago today these two absolutely perfect girls arrived. They are the most beautiful cats in the world and i will not be taking questions or rebuttals at this time #proofofcat

I am probably going to hell for laughing at this

"I never thought I'd become THAT meme" sobs man who etc

Excellent.

It has rained. It is also pleasantly warm. This comfrey seems to have doubled in size in 24 hours. Currently playing host to at least 20 bees that i can count.

This, and its prequel (also referenced) are the ‘ending’ Vetinari would have wanted. Took me a while to work out i hadn’t missed a book and this wasn’t the work of Pterry himself.

Good grief. I thought the whole US argument for their gun laws was to ensure a well armed militia to protect against tyranny. So … where are they?

Public service announcement for those with Prime accounts - the Cosgrove Hall version of Wind in the Willows is available and is possibly the cosiest and most snooze inducing way to spend 79 minutes this dappled May Sunday Afternoon.