Mthr Sian Clare Parker

A Grey Heron stands perfectly still, its long neck stretched tall and beak pointed forward, eyes wide and unblinking. Its sleek grey feathers and sharp stare give off an air of quiet determination...or perhaps silent desperation? With an expression that screams, "If I don’t move, maybe no one will ask me to do anything," it perfectly captures that classic Monday mood.

Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.

#MondayMotivation

It is not necessary that the Traditions and Ceremonies be in all places one, or utterly like;

hi, part of my job is being with grieving people and I want to say to you very gently

DO NOT DO THIS, STOP TRYING TO MAKE THIS A THING

This is the kind of political commentary that I come to BlueSky for.

Celtic Britain First!

Just accidentally tuned in to Robert Jenrick's defection speech.

'We are living through the most profound change to our population in our nation's history.'

...hwæt?

A photograph of a man wearing a green jumper and glasses. White text saying curate for cash by Vinted is imposed over the picture.

Dark times in the Church.

First Christmas as a priest, and I'm sorry to say bed > #ClergyMaltClub this year. Nadolig llawen!

I didn't know this, but my first thought reading your post was 'Oof, books were *heavy* back then.'

I've said it already but sadly this erasure is only going to continue until Parliament votes to undo FWS and restore the original meaning of the Equality Act. We need much more public pressure and unequivocal demands for this restoration from minor parties and supportive MPs. Nothing less

A woman wearing a mid-length navy dress with a bold nativity-inspired pattern. The dress has doves and stars all over it, and the hem shows a Bethlehem skyline with sheep, shepherds, the wise men, and others.

I am insufferably twee, and I make no apology for it.

I think that's much 'safer' if you're worried about a bishop being unhappy with you about something. That said, I really hope a bishop would never pull anyone up for legitimate academic work just because it doesn't also function as church propaganda...

I think the type of ministry (basically, stipendiary vs. self-supporting/PTO) would be the biggest factor, rather than the fact of ordination itself.

This all reminds me of the attitude many churches take to queer people. Welcome and unwelcome, belonging but only under certain conditions, valued but only within harsh and cruel parameters, required to give so much of themselves for so little in return, and expected to be grateful for the crumbs.

Sermon: prisons of our own making Preached at St Peter's Church, Fairwater, on Sunday 28th September 2025

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Tweed here.

Prayers and solidarity - I got covid 2 weeks ago and my chest is still wrecked.

It's the first time I've been out with our expert beekeepers, it was fascinating!

A woman in a white beekeeping suit. Her hands are on her hips and she is smiling.

Living my best life today.

I know it's uncultured of me, but it really does look like it's made of LEGO...

Welcome to the best diocese!

This is the best product listing copy I’ve ever read

Excuse me what?

Same. The longer they're left up, the more it feels like they've been left deliberately for when the next horrendous pandemic hits.

The 2020s equivalent is going to be all the social distancing/'queue here'/'one way pavement' signs and markings that don't look like they're ever going to be removed...

The front cover of a hardback book, Don't Forget We're Here Forever by Lamorna Ash. The book is yellow, with illustrations round the edge of a blue centreplate reminiscent of medieval illustrated manuscript.

Week off. Time to read my ordination gift from @frgiacbelloli.bsky.social.

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Wonderful news!

Side profile of a white butterfly with a small black spot on the tip of its wing. The butterfly is resting on a spray of purple flowers, in front of some greenery.

The butterfly bush has been living up to its name!

#bloomscrolling

As a result of this tweet, I have just found out about Laura Riding. Crikey!

Then they came for the sarcastic people and I was like oh great that's exactly what we need right now well done to all concerned.