Fifteen people at the early mass (7.30am) celebrating the feast of S. Stephen at S. Peter, Cradley this morning - which is also the birthday of my daughter Hannah; so our usual post mass toast became Pain-au-chocolates! Here in the Black Country people are the best sort of crazy
I am informed by Watts and Co that this episcopal stock/waistcoat is flying off the shelves – or maybe the mannequins – at the Lambeth Conference. It’s their best selling item.
Very concerned about the UK Government agreeing a licence to allow neonicotinoids to be used on sugar beet in England. This bee-killing pesticide is so poisonous it is banned by the EU. Bees are vital for pollination & we need the highest ecological standards in a post-Brexit UK.
"Today’s feast of the Epiphany is to my mind one of the most wonderful highlights of the whole Christmas event." The Archdeacon of Worcester offers a reflection for #Ephiphany. #ComfortAndJoy@RobJ147
The Archdeacon of Worcester @RobJ147 encourages us to "travel hopefully" and appreciate how important the small things are, a small act of kindness or a phone call, especially during this time.
Today Archdeacon Rob Jones reflects on the comedy gold scriptwriters have found in archdeacons, and on the 40th anniversary of his being made a deacon, the seriousness of trying to copy Jesus' model of loving service. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary @RobJ147
Join us this evening at 7pm on The Kidderminster West Team Ministry Facebook page for a service to give thanks for Fr Tim’s 30th anniversary of ordination as a priest. Seen below he is wearing the Chasuble he wore at his ordination and first Mass. is it vintage retro or antique?
A Friday reflection for #Easter week in #lockdown with @RobJ147 – "We are an Easter people, and 'Alleluia!' is our song. Let's say 'alleluia' for all those key workers making a difference to others. #Covid19@bishopworcester
Even in difficult times it's important to take time to enjoy things. Archdeacon of Worcester, @RobJ147, talks about how, as a curate, he learnt the value of a theology of treats! #TreatYourselfWhyDontYou@CofEworcester
Living through plague & uprisings, in anchorite self-isolation whilst still hearing the noise in the street, Julian of Norwich was able to fathom that, even with no modern medicine or technology,
"All shall be well, All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."
"We’re no longer convinced that the...Bishops are capable of breaking the repeated, destructive pattern of behaviour...History never precisely ‘repeats itself’ but we regretfully conclude that our bishops have shown a collective inability to learn from it"
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