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Lead Chaplain, Durham University | Anglican priest | Interfaith practitioner | Honorary Canon | Franciscan Tertiary | He/him | Views my own

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Young People in Conversation: Newcastle to Krakow
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Reminded recently of an important interfaith and inter-generational study visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 2012 in which I was privileged to participate

25.07.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparing for 2025/26 academic year, I was delighted to receive shiny new Spiritual Wellbeing leaflet with info about the chaplains & chaplaincy support, student faith societies, & facilities such as our chapels & Islamic Prayer Rooms, & Places of Worship in the region @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

23.07.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Super high-level tour of the magnificent @durhamcathedral.bsky.social with those attending the @durhamdiocese.bsky.social clergy conference @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

19.07.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gavin was pleased to meet Aastha and Holly today on a high-level tour of @durhamcathedral.bsky.social. They’re working on one of St Cuthbert’s coffins as part of their MA in Museums & Artefact Studies at @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. What an amazing opportunity!

17.07.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I always enjoy receiving my copy of Hippocampus from Trevelyan College. It’s great to read about the fantastic work happening in our colleges @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

15.07.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A deeply moving evening commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide with members of Newcastle’s Bosnian community. Grateful for courageous friends #Peace #Solidarity #Justice

10.07.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonderful first day of graduations at Durham University, including our own Catholic Chaplain Fr Andrew’s PhD. Congratulations everyone! #DUCongregation @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

02.07.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bishop Kevin Dunne Memorial Lecture 2025 in Durham Cathedral. Wonderful to hear His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP (pictured) speak on β€˜Hope in a Time of Darkness’ with a response from Prof. Anna Rowlands of the Centre for Catholic Studies

23.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyable Franciscan Third Order Cluster Day in Carlisle Cathedral with thought-provoking input from Fr Robert Lawrence (pictured) on β€˜Hope in a Hot Climate’. It was good to share in the Cathedral’s Midday Eucharist (also pictured) and wonderful to see old friends from Newcastle and Northumberland

21.06.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, the chaplains had a lovely summer gathering in the Lead Chaplain’s garden. We discussed the collective noun for a group of chaplains (a care?) & agreed this chocolate bar (pictured) is named well for us! We forgot to take any photos 😎 @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

18.06.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was honoured to attend a commemorative event yesterday at the Honorary Consulate of India in Newcastle. We lit candles as we remembered all affected by the AI 171 plane crash and shared heartfelt words of condolence πŸ™ @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

17.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the County Durham Faiths Network AGM on Mon. 30 June 6.30pm at Cuthbert House. The guest speaker will be Gemma Wilkinson, Learning Manager at the Auckland Project. It’d be helpful to confirm attendance with Carol Spencer - carolspencer59@hotmail.com

16.06.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the Durham Churches Together AGM this Thursday at 7.00pm in Waddington Street United Reformed Church. I’m pleased to be the guest speaker. I’ve been invited to talk about β€˜University chaplaincy in a multifaith context’. All welcome @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

10.06.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud Dad! My son Thomas was Confirmed this evening by Bishop John Pritchard

Picture: Mum, Dad, Thomas, Bishop John & Lucy (Godmother & Sponsor)

07.06.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robert (Buddhist Chaplain), Sarah (Student Support & Wellbeing Team) & I were pleased to meet new PhD students in DU Business School’s impressive Waterside Building. Picture: Sarah, Robert & Gavin with colleagues from the Business School @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

06.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eid Mubarak to Muslim students, colleagues and friends celebrating Eid al-Adha! #eidmubarak @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

05.06.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chaplains at Durham Pride! Privilege to lead Thanksgiving Service in Chad’s Chapel today & celebrate gifts of love & personhood. Picture (l to r): Sam Hole (Castle Chaplain), Me, Emma Duff (LGBTQI+ Lead Chaplain, Newcastle Diocese) & Simon McMurtary (School Chaplain) @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

25.05.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join St Chad’s College and students & staff across the University for a #DurhamPride celebration service this Sunday at 10.30am in the Chapel #LoveisLove @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

23.05.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Church & Self-Harm Project | Instagram | Linktree MA research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.

Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
linktr.ee/ChurchAndSel...

23.05.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
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It was good to join the last Interfaith Friday Night Dinner of the academic year last week. The FND was organised by one of our two new Student Interfaith Leaders. It was a great evening with about 50 students attending @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

20.05.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DU staff and students: the chaplains are here to listen if you need someone to whom to talk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

19.05.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this Friday (23 May) when our theme will be β€˜Mindfulness in busy and uncertain times’. All DU students welcome - no previous experience required. Please confirm attendance at chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

19.05.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Enjoyed visiting Newcastle’s Orthodox Synagogue & the magnificent new Central Mosque today with our new Student Interfaith Leaders. I’m grateful to my friends Imam Abdul Basit (pictured) & Rabbi Aaron Lipsey (not pictured) for hosting us @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

14.05.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Wesak! Greetings to students, colleagues & friends celebrating the birth of the Buddha #Wesak

Picture: a statue of the baby Buddha in the Oriental Museum. Buddhists bathe the baby Buddha on this day by pouring water over the statue

@durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

12.05.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The need to keep one’s life in balance, especially as students begin the exam period

05.05.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I enjoyed preaching at the Hild Bede College Day Service in Durham Cathedral, and the sermon illustration seemed to go down well! @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamcathedral.bsky.social

05.05.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was great to attend the launch yesterday in the Houses of Parliament of an important report on the future of Interfaith Week

You can read the report here: faithbeliefforum.org/report/repor...

@durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

02.05.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In sunny London today for an event in the House of Lords @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

01.05.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekly Mindfulness sessions for DU students. Email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk to confirm attendance @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

30.04.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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