We are delighted to share news of the appointment of the Revd Steve Muneza as the new Director of Anglican Formation at The Queen’s Foundation. www.queens.ac.uk/about-us/art...

We are delighted to share that Queen's was awarded a @eclasproject.bsky.social grant for an innovative project: 'Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry', led by tutor Revd Dr Allison Fenton. www.queens.ac.uk/about-us/articles/queens-eclas-grant-neurodivergence-ministry/

On Friday 12 June at 15:30, I'm running an online information session offering a glimpse of the "Silence and Spirituality" module I'm teaching in September @woodbrooke.bsky.social, delivered in partnership with @queensfoundation.bsky.social You can find out more below

This is a significant new appointment for Queen's - please do share with your networks / anyone you know who may be interested to explore ....

It was such a joy to have Revd Stephanie Spellers with us here at Queens for a few days this week! During her time at Queen's, Stephanie shared in worship and mealtimes conversations with staff, students and families. #mission #evangelism #theology

We can't wait to meet you! Queen’s is a unique community and a very special place to train for ministry. If you are exploring your options for ordination training in The Church of England, we look forward to welcoming you to our next open day on Saturday, 9 May.

Happy Easter from those of us gathered at Queen's this weekend! It's been wonderful to share in reflection & worship with students who've been here for the week-long Spirituality and Discipleship programme. Once again we raise the shout of joy - Alleluia, Christ is risen! #HappyEaster

The Centre for Black Theology is excited to offer new places on its highly regarded Taster Course, designed to give candidates an introductory experience of theological studies focusing on the historical and contemporary experiences of global majority heritage people www.queens.ac.uk/study-routes...

Listen up - today's younger generations have a prophecy for the church of tomorrow. www.queens.ac.uk/events/c-tom...

Nurture your ministry and discipleship with an accredited Online Taster Course. Take your first step with an affordable and flexible undergraduate or postgraduate module. 👉 www.queens.ac.uk/study-routes...

Thinking about ordination training? If you are in conversation with your DDO about ordination training, join us on Saturday, 14 March, to discover how Queen's can support you. www.queens.ac.uk/AnglicanOpen...

It was great to have Bishop Saju, Bishop of Loughborough, with us at Queen's speaking on intercultural church and mission. Also a moving and powerful sermon for Advent. Not a bad selfie-taker either!

Many congratulations to Queen’s former student, Revd Prof. C. I. David Joy on his election as President of the Senate of Serampore College, one of the most influential roles in Indian theological education. #LeadingTheWay #Theology #Ministry #Mission

Join the Centre for Black Theology next Saturday, 29 November, 1pm - 4pm, for an online Open Day event. ✍️Register in advance: queens-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi... For more information, email: [email protected]

Why not offer someone a gift that truly matters? A gift that will be transformative for their discipleship or ministry and deepen their faith through theological learning The Gift of Theology! ℹ️ For more info, visit: www.queens.ac.uk/give-the-gift/ 🛒 Visit our new gift shop: bit.ly/gift-shop-th...

As we join others across the country in celebrating Inter Faith Week, we were delighted to welcome members of the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group to Queen’s.

Training opportunity - All are welcome: Unlocking the Bible in Urban Communities. 📅2nd December ⏲️10:00am to 3:30pm 📍The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham 👉️Book Now: [email protected]

Join us LIVE on Monday, 3rd November for the premiere viewing of the inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture and a special online Q&A with Professor Robert Beckford. #RobertBeckfordLecture #TheQueensFoundation #FaithAndJustice #Theology #HistoryInTheMaking

Creativity as a Path to Spiritual Growth Earlier this month, we spent an inspiring evening exploring what it means to think like a creative, and how creativity can deepen our spirituality and discipleship.

And breathe .. half term Autumn walk at nearby Winterbourne Gardens where the seasons never disappoint.

New short course alert! In this new 15-hour online course, discover what Christian tradition says about being human and living your best life. Info and registration: www.queens.ac.uk/creatures-ea...

It is a countdown to our new annual event, the Robert Beckford Lecture, marking Black History Month and thirty years of pioneering scholarship in Black theology. queens.jotform.com/252553830352... #blackhistorymonth #biblicalscholar

I’ve been in meetings most of the day but inside singing hallelujah! This is such good news and +Sarah has in abundance the needful gifts of grace. She will need our prayers, but +Sarah, thank you for saying yes.

We were delighted to welcome Bishop Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham and Bishop Esther Prior, Suffragan Bishop of Aston, to Queen’s yesterday.

All are welcome to this striking art exhibition by visual artist Eddy Aigbe at The Queen's Foundation, from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 October 2025. Info and free tickets: www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

So grateful for even a brief time again surrounded by the beauty and peace of St Beuno's. Yes, this ...

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN bit.ly/Beckford2025 On Thursday, 23 October, 7:30 pm, join us for the inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture: “Where Do We Go from Here? A ‘Fass’ Christianity for a time of ‘Ginnal.” For more information, please visit www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

It's official - Our new first years are on a roll! Over the past couple of weeks, we were delighted to welcome our new students for their induction. Please join us in praying for new friendships, life-changing learning, and a flourishing journey in their discipleship and ministry.

Come and explore the fully funded MA in Theology and Transformative Practice, a 3-year programme designed to empower UKME/GMH individuals to become theological educators and leaders in the life of the church. Register now 👉 bit.ly/RJOpenDay

So glad to be at Newport Methodist Church, Isle of Wight, for the welcome for Jane Craske as Superintendent. Jane has been a great colleague as Director of Methodist Formation at Queen's. Good to see her warmly welcomed and to run into a couple of former Queen's students! @queens.ac.uk

Joyful service at NTCG Handsworth for 63rd Anniversary Jamaica's independence. Privilege to give a reading & greetings from @queens.ac.uk & share with friends old & new. Bishop Paul McCalla COGOP led the service, Bishop Dexter Edmund, Bethel United Church, preached. Thanks to Dr Beverly Lindsay.

Honour to be invited by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle to dinner, a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and to accompany the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland taking the salute. Reminded of and inspired by the work of Army Chaplains. #royalarmychaplains

Good to share in a special service at Lichfield Cathedral in the thirtieth year since the first women were ordained priest in the diocese. Dean, +Jan McFarlane, presided, +Sarah Bullock preached. Both among the first women ordained 1994. @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social @lichfielddiocese.bsky.social

Day 1 Nicaea 1700 ecumenical West Midlands pilgrimage. After prayers at the Shrine of St Chad, Lichfield Cathedral, regional church leaders and others strode forth. 3 days of walking, praying, building friendships - marking the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, 325 AD. @churchesengland.bsky.social

A year after the privilege of my own honorary doctorate, good to cheer on honorary graduand, Shellyza Sajwani. A Pharmacy graduate of Aston, working in areas of climate change, global health, oncology. An inspiring speech to class of '25. Proud to be associated with @astonuniversity.bsky.social

Start your transformative experience this September! If you are looking to study theology towards a Certificate, BA, Diploma, or MA, Online or on campus, get in touch today. Our admissions team will be delighted to assist you. 👉️www.queens.ac.uk/studentenquiry

Congratulations to our new #deacons ordained on Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th June. Amy Brown, ordained at Rochester Cathedral Hannah Harvey, ordained at Chester Cathedral Philippa Lowe and Jon Turner, ordained at Worcester Cathedral Lou Peet, ordained at Coventry Cathedral

So very well deserved. Gary‘s understanding and teaching on Merton’s spirituality has been so very much appreciated here @queens.ac.uk . He even managed a cheeky reference to Merton in his sermon yesterday at the Methodist leavers’ service!

Congratulations to Queen's students AJ Hutchinson-Wade, Anne Abok, and Sarah Bagnall, ordained #deacon at St Albans Cathedral this Sunday. #NewRevs @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

Congratulations to Jason McMahon-Riley, Tracy Birks, Chris Holmes, Joseph Kwallah and Sincere Makunde, ordained at All Saints, Wellington, pictured with the World Church representative, Presiding Bishop Isaiah Deye, of the Methodist Church Kenya. @methodist.org.uk

Last night, the Black Theology Forum closed the academic year with an interesting session with author, speaker and broadcaster ‪@chinemcdonald.bsky.social‬, who explored concepts from her new book Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood.

ON AGEING, ENDINGS AND EXITS We were delighted to welcome so many friends at Queen's yesterday, as tutor Nicola Slee hosted a day of reflections, conversation and poems on ageing, endings and exits, ahead of her upcoming retirement.

Week of challenge, inspiration, celebration at Queen's Foundation conference on racial justice & theological education -"Take me to the Water". Finale at Handsworth Wesleyan Holiness to mark pioneer in Black Theology - Prof Robert Beckford on his 60th birthday at his home church! @queens.ac.uk

In partnership with The Feast, we are delighted to invite you to the launch of the first edition of the new book: Interfaith Dialogue is for Everyone! How The Feast's Guidelines for Dialogue inspire confident interfaith conversations By Canon Dr Andrew Smith & Ulrike Hunt

If you are in conversation with your DDO about ordination in @churchofengland.org, come and find out more about Queen's as a community of formation and training, a place to learn and study in a way that suits you. ⁠ ⁠ Book now: bit.ly/anglicanopen...

Marquee is ready to greet nearly 300 students and guests tomorrow for our Foundation Event when we say farewell to leavers and celebrate the achievements of all our students. Beautiful flower arrangements by Judith and Sarah from Birmingham St Phillips Cathedral - stunning! @queens.ac.uk

A Thanksgiving Service for Professor Robert Beckford The Queen’s Foundation, in partnership with the New Life Wesleyan Church are delighted to be hosting a service of Thanksgiving for Professor Robert Beckford in recognition of his pioneering work in Black Theology. bit.ly/Thanksgiving...

"Wisteria curtain". I've planted wisteria in several places we've lived and then sadly moved on before they've grown to full flowering maturity. Visiting University of Birmingham's Winterbourne House & Gardens yesterday - this joy awaiting!

Delighted our students from Queen's have opportunities such as this. We also treasure among our global partnerships our shared work with the theological faculty at Kibogora Polytechnic , Kirambo, Rwanda. @queens.ac.uk

In this 60th anniversary year of UK Race Relations Act - an important conference at @queens.ac.uk supported by @churchofengland.org Racial Justice funding received for our Racial Justice Empowerment project. Interdenominational speakers - an ecumenical conference open to all.