Anna Bishop

"If teaching is not anointed by the Spirit, it is just the ego strutting and repeating information. Teaching prophetically goes beyond facts and material. It reaches into the unutterable and allows silence and Spirit to do the teaching. " Dr Barbara Holmes (1943-2024)

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THEOLOGY CATCH-UP: As we draw towards the end of the year celebrating the 1700th anniversary og the Council of Nicaea, explore what it means for the church in 2025 with Dr Beth Dodd @sarumcollege.bsky.social An online lunch gathering. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

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The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.

What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

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Photography with Deeper Vision - Sarum College Moving from snapshots to images that nourish your spirit How do photography and spirituality inspire each other? Can photography be an aid to contemplation? Photography can offer unique perspectives o...

Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate

The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.

Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.

YouTube video by Sarum Learning Resources Michael Hahn (Sarum College) -- An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality

Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice.

Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...

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Poetry for Matthew's Gospel in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - Sarum College A day on poetry and art of Matthew's Gospel and illuminate the Scriptures for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons 2025-2026.

It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

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Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis - Sarum College A day to think holistically about evangelistic ministries, mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.

The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November:
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Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK This study explores what autistic Christians who attend evangelical churches in the UK find both valuable and challenging about how they experience faith, worship, and community within these contex...

🚨 New publication 🚨

One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK

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Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

@ianlasch.bsky.social this reminded me so much of your research as I read it, and then I scrolled down to the by-line...! 🤣🤣🤣

All Are Welcome - The Methodist Church God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached. That's the good news.

Methodists in Britain have responded to community tension and division by making a film, with more than 140 congregations singing the hymn “All Are Welcome” and shouting that same message in many languages

"Empathy can be developed and discerned, even when there is a significant barrier in language and lifeworld. It can contribute to the kind of understanding needed for the task of practical theology."

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In a world of harsh division and strident polarisation, I am profoundly heartened that so many different people came together to affirm this simple message of warmth, kindness and shared humanity. We don't always get it quite right, but just look how many of us are determined to keep trying!