National Director SOMA UK https://xitter.cf/t.co/OYfH3bVDII and on team at Christ Church W4 https://xitter.cf/t.co/LfGJo5uILR
Chiswick, London
Joined March 2009
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POV: The exit of Bishops and Dioceses from X has been surprisingly good for Anglican Twitter… less grandiose point scoring in front of a hoped for purple audience, more information sharing. Some interesting people left on here.
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Oh Uganda, 🇺🇬 may God uphold thee!
Over these two days of presidential elections, the internet has been shut down. Lord God we pray for peace and safety for our families, friends and the entire nation. Amen.
Been enjoying writing an advent book this year musing on the book of Revelation... onto Chapter 15 today - today's post is inspired by @synod
Don't post on here much anymore but so ashamed and appalled by the shocking, deadly abuse in Africa that is described so vividly in Episode 2 of #SeeNoEvil #Channel4 that could have been stopped after the also horrible, horrible abuse described in Episode 1. Horrific colonialism
rarely on here anymore, but catching up on the news in #gaza after being away, and horrified at how horrific it all is and amazed how normalised and ignored it all is. Retweets below commenting on destruction of Anglican hospital & from GB council of Jews and Rest is Politics
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Anglican provinces have shared messages of solidarity and peace in the wake of the air strike on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.
Responding to the messages of support, Suhaila Tarazi - Director of al-Ahli Hospital said:
"Thank you for your heartfelt messages and unwavering support during this challenging time... Despite the destruction, our dedicated team is working tirelessly to restore essential services and continue providing care to the community. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, al-Ahli remains a vital lifeline for Gaza City and the northern region, and we are committed to maintaining our operations to the best of our abilities. Your solidarity, prayers, heartfelt thoughts, and kind words are a source of strength for all of us here. We deeply appreciate your concern and support."
Those sharing messages of support include The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East; the Archbishop of York in the Church of England and the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
Read more: bit.ly/4jhl9lW
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👇powerful.
You can both SUPPORT Israel...
and totally CONDEMN Netanyahu's appalling handling of the Gaza War.
He demonstrates tactics without strategy.
Utility of superior force but without a plan for stability.
Now 2m Palestinians are suffering -too weak to take on HAMAS.
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Rory Stewart breaks down the Gaza crisis — total blockade, collapsing healthcare, and no clear end in sight
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There should be a widespread conversation about why this doesn't apparently merit any mainstream media coverage.
Please pray – 70 people have been found beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“We further call on the international Christian community to remain in prayer for Christians and vulnerable communities in eastern DRC,” says a contact.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-…
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Bishop Bev Mason has waited 510 days to even begin to see the possibility of her complaint of sexual harassment being investigated. If it wasn't for the media and others bringing all of this into the light, she would still be waiting.
Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York and ultimately responsible for this. At any point in the last 510 days, he could have launched a proper inquiry.
He chose not to. On every single one of those 510 days he chose not to have a proper inquiry.
This whole affair brings shame upon the @churchofengland.
Cottrell should resign right now, and so should any Bishop who has suggested that the process so far has been appropriate or proper.
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What gets me is that *he knew*. He knew last year that the story about the Bishop of Liverpool would definitely come out. He knew for sure. And he still presented himself as the one through whom reform for the Church of England could come about.
#ArchbishopDoes the CoE need a West Wing moment? Wrote this a couple of weeks ago... is it time for a Supremes Episode approach & appoint a new #Archbishop of Canterbury and York at the same time... yournameislikehoney.com/2024…
Text version of the investigation by @steveswannBBC and myself into the case leading to calls for the resignation of the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell (who takes interim charge of the Church of England on 6th Jan) bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd…
I'm not often on X these days, but always delighted to get a mention from @talkChristianly when I pop on... and he's right that if you want to critique @churchofengland vision and strategy you really want to be pointing to a dependency on the Spirit of Holiness. #comeholyspirit
Thanks, I agree (and my longing is about how this then permeates the wider church!). Am grateful to @RevdRich for mentioning the Awaken podcast during this conversation - I've been listening since and have been enjoying it (largely!)
youtu.be/Adk6lq7JLm8?si=UDzT…
Richard Moy retweeted
The global church – For this conversation we'll be joined by @RevdRich director of @SOMAUK and author of ‘The Lion Roars: Letters to the Charismatic Church’.
Find out more ow.ly/Wkfh50TjU2o
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💬 “As a Multi Faith Network, focused on using faith as a foundation for reducing violence across London, we stand united in emphasising a message of hope and peace.”
Statement below from our Multi Faith Network in London.
In my role as Chair of The Multi Faith Network set up by the @LDN_VRU please read our joint statement.
Everyone against racism.
@MayorofLondon
@SadiqKhan
Richard Moy retweeted
One of the things I love about Mere Christianity is the way Lewis ends each chapter with a couple of zinger sentences to make you think.
Here's my top 12. 🧵
Idea HT: @Andrewnsnyder
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It has been a very, very, very good week at @NewWineEngland Thank you team and especially @kathbjohnson @richjohnson and @RBushyager1 for all you brought. – at South West, England
POV: Would vastly improve pastoral care in the church of England if no sitting diocesan bishop were in the House of Lords, but no doubt a few worthy bishops might continue to be appointed when they retire and have time to properly invest in parliament. #focus #knowyourwhy
Bishops in the House of Lords are "as much as an anomaly as hereditary peers" and should "join them at the exit", says Lord Warner. Quite right. No religion or its leaders should have a privileged role in the legislature.
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