Jonathan Dean

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Jonathan Dean

Jonathan Dean

@jon__dean

Chair of @LondonMethodist District (but views here mine), Historian, Writer, Dog-Lover, Music-Listener, Coffee-Drinker, Politics Junkie, @NorwichCityFC fan

London, England Katılım Ağustos 2011
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London Methodists
London Methodists@LondonMethodist·
We will be welcoming Revd Faith Nyota to the role of Chair of the London District of the Methodist Church on 07 Sept at Methodist Central Hall Westminster. The service will be held in conjunction with @MCHW's evening service and presidential visit. RSVP: tockify.com/methodist.../d…
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
Back after a lengthy break from X, during which I reflected a bit on social media in general and its presence in my life in particular! I'm grateful to @danforshaw for the conversation which has galvanised and inspired me to return.
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Martin Gainsborough@MartinGainsbor1·
Day 8 of my Pennine Way fundraising challenge for our link with the Diocese of Matabeleland. End is in sight! Big final push on the fundraising needed too. Can you help? @SouthwarkCofE
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
I'm on a little Lenten 'fast' from here. See you in April.
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
Coincidentally, I read today an eye witness account of the barbaric cruelty, butchery, torture, and murder (including of children) by Russian forces in Bucha. I also read about Zelenskyy’s courageous trips to the front lines. The shame of today’s events disgraces America forever.
Kaitlan Collins@kaitlancollins

New statement from Trump: "...I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”

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Russell Goulbourne
Russell Goulbourne@FrenchProfessor·
I love the fact that this John Betjeman poem has the glorious word ‘bladderwrack’ at its very heart. It’s a poem that also fills me with nostalgia for childhood holidays, when we’d make what felt like a very long car journey from Liverpool to Anglesey (c.130km)…
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
The third anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. Three years of absolute heroism by our people. Eternal memory to all who stood up in defense of our state and our people, giving their lives so that Ukraine may live. Eternal gratitude to the fallen heroes—the gratitude of Ukraine, the gratitude of all free nations. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
I was proud to represent @LondonMethodist at a vigil this morning at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. An immensely moving and powerful reminder of the need for a just peace. Thanks to +Kenneth for his grace and hospitality. 🇺🇦
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Chris D. Jackson
Chris D. Jackson@ChrisDJackson·
Wow. This post from a Ukrainian soldier says it all.
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
@SimoninSuffolk My great aunt Flora (Clark) lived in a little house in Chiefs Street all her married life. I’m sure they must have known each other.
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Simon Knott
Simon Knott@SimoninSuffolk·
3/3 Me and Joe in the back garden of his council house in Chiefs Street, Ely in 1988. It's rare to see a photo of Joe without a fag on, he's even cupping one in his hand in the first photo in the🧵. A real character, Joe lived to the age of 88, and died in Cambridge in 1996.
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Simon Knott@SimoninSuffolk·
My granddad Joe Knott, 1986. He was born #OTD 15 Feb 1908 in Dartford, Kent. Christened Vincent, as a small child he'd be put up on the bar of his big sister's pub to entertain drinkers. 'Give us a song, Joe', they'd shout, and gave him the name he'd be known by all his life. 1/3
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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
I’ve a huge amount of resonance with this, especially after downloading an app to install my new printer, spending hours struggling and shouting and weeping and…not being able to install my printer.
Robert Sterling@RobertMSterling

I don’t want to connect my coffee machine to the wifi network. I don’t want to share the file with OneDrive. I don’t want to download an app to check my car’s fluid levels. I don’t want to scan a QR code to view the restaurant menu. I don’t want to let Google know my location before showing me the search results. I don’t want to include a Teams link on the calendar invite. I don’t want to pay 50 different monthly subscription fees for all my software. I don’t want to upgrade to TurboTax platinum plus audit protection. I don’t want to install the Webex plugin to join the meeting. I don’t want to share my car’s braking data with the actuaries at State Farm. I don’t want to text with your AI chatbot. I don’t want to download the Instagram app to look at your picture. I don’t want to type in my email address to view the content on your company’s website. I don’t want text messages with promo codes. I don’t want to leave your company a five-star Google review in exchange for the chance to win a $20 Starbucks gift card. I don’t want to join your exclusive community in the metaverse. I don’t want AI to help me write my comments on LinkedIn. I don’t even want to be on LinkedIn in the first place. I just want to pay for a product one time (and only one time), know that it’s going to work flawlessly, press 0 to speak to an operator if I need help, and otherwise be left alone and treated with some small measure of human dignity, if that’s not too much to ask anymore.

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Jonathan Dean@jon__dean·
The great blessing of my day was a conversation with @bishopSarahM for whose generosity, kindness and insight I’m very grateful. I’m so fortunate to have such wonderful ecumenical colleagues across the District. @LondonMethodist @dioceseoflondon
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