Elly Mckay - Smith

@billbraviner Amen x

#MorningPrayer Fill us, O God, with the same faith that inspired and enabled Mary and Joseph to present their son to you, that his life may be fully open to your wisdom, guidance, leading and purpose. May we too offer our own lives to you, in the joy of your love, in Jesus’ name.

@billbraviner Amen 🙏

#MorningPrayer #ORadixJesse Come, Root of Jesse; revive your church, drawing us together from all corners of the earth, all cultures and communities, to witness to your grace and glory. May all who lead and rule, all who make choices, do so in your way of love, justice and peace.

@billbraviner Amen 🙏 Very appropriate today x

#MorningPrayer When we struggle, Lord, with the circumstances and pressures of life, when issues are overwhelming, when we cannot see the way ahead, and when hope seems extinct, remind us of your presence with us, that we may reach out to you in the assurance of your love for us.

@llouisegill @MichaelRosenYes @LauraTrottMP Absolutely agree messed up the future of many many young people

@LauraTrottMP Michael Gove decimated Vocational Education stripping away opportunities for young people #ToryCorruption

Michael delivered a better education to millions of children in England. The opposite of what your Government is doing.

@Vitus_oss Barnabas

Anyone else trying to write a sermon with Mickey Mouse on your knee next to a jcb full of toy cars and a four year old with an iPad at top volume?? No?? Just me then. Lord have mercy x

Randomly awake thinking of all the things I should get up and do……

@theliturgylady @MothersUnion And in my experience very supportive of chaplaincy. Xx

Can I just say - everyone needs to visit @MothersUnion I was with them this morning and they were marvellous. Hospitable, determined, and kind people. Salt of the earth and backbone of the nation!

@ChaplainsUK Often under the radar just quietly working away x

A chaplain’s work is quiet but powerful: offering support, hope, and compassion where it is needed most.

@5SolasMissy Love pure and simple

If someone asked you what the heart of the gospel is, what would you say?

@ChaplainsUK Amen to that x

Chaplaincy isn’t limited to religion—it’s about humanity, dignity, and care for the soul.

Thinking of a tactful way of telling someone they are a numpty. 😵‍💫

Popped in my local garden centre at lunch time and was pounced on by a gentleman who I have never met who said I must be please with the appointment of + Sarah. I expressed that I was. His response I am thrilled and I am a baptist. We agreed the prayers of protection needed. 🙏

@billbraviner Amen 🙏

#MorningPrayer Let us hear anew, Lord, the message of your angels: “do not be afraid”. May we know that we are held in your love and in your arms, defended from all that would assail or hurt our souls. Keep us true to your calling, that we may, like your angels, follow your will.

@theliturgylady Definitely a sign you need to rest . Take care xx

Took an extra day off today, went to the gym, and simply burst into tears 😥 Clearly not myself at the moment. Taking a few days off sick to rest and recover. Oh dear 😔

@MotherArwen They will b very blessed to be with you 🙏

The Bishop of Chichester has given me permission to seek a curate for 2026. If you are, or know of, an ordinand seeking to train in a busy parochial, civic, & sacramental ministry setting please send them my way for a chat. See stmaryseastbourne.co.uk for a sense of who we are.

Lovely to meet one of my Twitter friends @chichesterclergyconf @revpaulwhite

@MathewsAnnika Congratulations Annika . I know you have worked hard for this and you will bring much to the role xx

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@billbraviner Oh words so true today ! Lord graciously hear us Amen 🙏

#MorningPrayer Inspire in us, Lord, the strength and stamina we need to keep our focus upon the work you call us to do, our share in revealing your kingdom to the world. Remind us that our work includes prayer; help us to find time and space to dwell in your presence, and listen.