Julie Bacon

Thank you!

‘Empathy that lasts a lifetime’: charity bridges gap between Bradford schools Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

This is a brilliant grass roots initiative that helps children get to know others like them from different places, and builds real friendships.

Getting ready to celebrate my daughter’s wedding at lunchtime today - feeling the joy bubbling up!

George may have paid his debt to society via prison, but that’s different from restoring relationships with people he’s hurt. He doesn’t see the difference, or understand that forgiveness cannot be demanded #TheArchers

Bird feeders thoroughly washed and dried, and now refilled.

+Pete providing inspiring teaching on Ephesians 1.3-14 on our calling to live to the praise of God’s glory.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - The Diocese of Sheffield The announcement has been made today.

In response to the news that Bishop Sarah is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Pete and Bishop Leah said:

'We warmly welcome the announcement that Sarah has been appointed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

First woman appointed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the next Primate of All England

What a wonderful appointment! Praying for ++Sarah as she takes up this demanding and important leadership role.

www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Catching up with the Archers - I wasn’t expecting a Bible study with Soosan, Brine and Justin (and a few silents?), but I am here for it!

With the new Bishop of Doncaster, @leahvs.bsky.social

At Rotherham station, on my way to York for the consecration of Leah Vasey-Saunders, new bishop of Doncaster @sheffdio.org

When I was a child, there was a toy shop that put ‘Only 13 weeks’ in whitewash on its window in September, and then counted down. I couldn’t understand why the adults grumbled so much about it, but now I do.

Usually I would be with you on this. But my daughter is getting married in December, and is planning decorations for the reception, so she’s actually quite grateful for this kind of thing at the moment.

I don’t think you should be expected to for now. You can always do something for them at a later stage as and when you can.

Is there something you could offer them instead of a funeral (thinking particularly of her brothers)?

A lingering psychological/spiritual ache - a kind of raw edge, something left unfinished. I am not sure that‘closure’ is quite the right word, but certainly a lack of something.

As a priest, I have seen pastoral problems if there is no marking of a life, but it can be done in ways other than a traditional funeral (particularly if religious faith isn’t involved).

The funeral (if there is one) is primarily for the living, and what is appropriate depends on your personal circumstances. Will you and those close to your mum miss the ritual marking of her life and death, or will you do it in another way? /1

@dunnettcentral.bsky.social England rather than Scotland, but this made me think of Whistle Willie.

Monastic music that survived Henry VIII’s dissolution brought back to life

I’m loving reliving our own recent Northumberland holiday through seeing your photos.

@dunnettcentral.bsky.social I’m just re-reading the HoN (currently on SoG). I don’t recall Nicholas having a cat…?

A great joy to attend the swearing of oaths and making of declarations at Sheffield Cathedral by those to be ordained deacons and priests this weekend. @sheffdio.org

Most if not all consecrations happen in York or Canterbury. Malcolm will be welcomed in Wakefield Cathedral in due course.

A beautiful morning to travel to York for @malchamb.bsky.social consecration as Bishop of Wakefield.

I’m sure you styled it out!

This is a great new venue in Rotherham town centre, right next door to the ARC cinema. Well worth visiting if you’re nearby.

He is risen! Alleluia! Happy Easter.

Happy Easter to you!

Congratulations!

Thank you so much. God’s blessing to you.