Helen Dawes

This parish is in the bottom 1% of the deprivation index. Over 30% of adults have no qualifications.

Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer.

Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.

Such a joy to see some of our wonderful 2024 leavers again!

This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and trauma | St Paul's Cathedral

I’m speaking at St Paul’s Cathedral on 6th July “This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and Trauma”

It’s free - reserve your spot here

www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...

We are hugely blessed in the wonderful people and organisations who contribute to our 'Ministry for Life' programme for ordinands.

This is always a really valuable part of our programme - thank you @canontim.bsky.social!

I guess this is what we mean we when we say we're sacramental and inclusive 😊

This was so much fun!

Westcott Introduction to Feminist Theology with Dr Karen O'Donnell Join us for a fascinating online session with Dr Karen O'Donnell to delve into the world of Feminist Theology!

Still time to sign up for my Introduction to Feminist Theology class on Friday 7th March (online 10-12)

Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...

Sitting with a prayer for a season brings all sorts of gifts. As a place shaped by a common life, where we strive for inclusivity, this prayer by Canon Sarah Jones has been a blessing on us in the last few weeks.

One foot in front of the other, making sure I did at least a *bit* (no matter how much) in each session of research time I had scheduled, making a plan with my supervisor and then doing the next thing on it - rather than looking up too far and being overwhelmed by the whole project.

Image of a lighted candle in the chapel of Westcott House.

Today in chapel the Westcott community held a vigil for Ukraine and Russia to mark the Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine, praying for all who strive for peace and who fight for justice, remembering the cost of war and asking God to help us work for a better tomorrow.

Image of Abigail Ogier, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy at MHA.

1/2 It was good to welcome back Abigail Ogier, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy at MHA, with us today to lead a session on ageing and dementia for our first years as we continue our ‘Ministry for Life’ series on Key Issues in Pastoral Care.

I should have guessed this would be Sarah's answer!

Know someone who might be great for this role? Send them our way!

I utterly love the supportiveness of the @westcotthousecam.bsky.social community when an ordinand is singing BCP Evensong for the first time. ❤️‍

Have you booked your place at our upcoming UKME/GMH Vocations & Discipleship Conference?

🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford

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#BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations

Especially if they have distinguished military careers behind them and are yacht-owning single dads with one daughter!

Just unfortunate that you can't block without first clicking through to their profile - given that you can make a good guess from the thumbnail!

The island of Hoy photographed from Stromness. The sun is setting but the sky is still light.

We have an announcement.

Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️

I can't believe I am lucky enough to learn from these fantastic women!
Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰

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I’m running an Introduction to Feminist Theology @westcotthousecam.bsky.social for International Women’s Day #iwd2025

7th March, online, 10am-12pm

Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...

Being Built Together Minority Ethnic Vocations - The Circle of Discipleship. Friday 28th March, St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford

The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference:
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations

Today is lecture one in our brilliant Theology & Trauma class! Powerful and provocative last year, I have high hopes for this year’s cohort.

We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning

Black Theology Essay Prize - Deadline Extended

“This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology”

New deadline 28th Feb 2025

More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/

Your semi-regular reminder that this #StarterPack can help kickstart a follow-base for NewSkyers.

An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts.

If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.

go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc

Did my first little homily in the Westcott Chapel today. It was fun 🥰

Meanwhile, in other news, it was very definitely LIGHT at the beginning of Morning Prayer this morning.
Alleluia!

"wrathful remnant" is quite something to get your chops around at early o'clock
#MorningPrayer #Psalm76

Job's a good 'un!