Nick Edmonds

Over £500 raised! Thank you so much to everyone who donated - it's a-mo-zing what a tache, and your generosity, can do.

But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked.

Mo-out. 🫶🥸

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God wants us to wear tacky Christmas jumpers, says Dean of Salisbury Very Rev Nicholas Papadopulos says God is ‘tasteless’ and does not make aesthetic judgments even when it comes to the most lurid festive knitwear

"God wants us to wear tacky Christmas jumpers, says Dean of Salisbury" ✍️ @kayaburgess.bsky.social

Very Rev Nicholas Papadopulos says God is ‘tasteless’ and does not make aesthetic judgments even with the most lurid festive knitwear...

@salisbury.anglican.org

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Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign to share hope and celebration | The Church of England The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and chu...

Here we go.... 🎅🌲🎁The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and churches, and is expected to reach millions.

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Ben Stokes. That's the post.

Is it me?? Maybe not! #Movember is well underway, anyhow, and behind the turgid tache is a serious opportunity to help improve outcomes for prostate and testicular cancer and for mental health.

It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)

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If you're a newer arrival to Blue Sky and looking for a leg-up for some Church of England related accounts to follow, look no further:

(As always, suggestions for additions welcome)

#StarterPack #Church

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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith

The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division
(Editorial)

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It would all be papered over with a bit of badge kissing, and he'd leave in Jan.

Him staying after this would now be a really bad outcome for villa.

I'm not sure Bizot was ever intended as (or looks like) a regular no. 1. He's great for what he's bought for which is an upgrade on Olsen, but he looked a bit unsure at moments last night without particular howlers.

Word.

Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge | The Church of England How Ælfric went viral.

Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀

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Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll | The Church of England A poll finds more Brits correctly identify source of ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ than ‘To Be or Not To Be’; ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ or ‘Happy and glorious, Long to...

🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll.

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Amazing. He does well in that list too!

Membership of Canterbury CNC announced | The Church of England The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.

Membership of Canterbury CNC announced

The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.

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Can you do a goals-per-minute line to this?

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VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice | The Archbishop of York NEWS - At Westminster Abbey’s VE Day 80th anniversary service, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell honoured the sacrifice of those who secured victory and called for a renewed commitment to peace...

The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice

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#veday #veday80

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Churches across England to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day with commemorations, bell ringing, and prayers for peace | The Church of England Churches across England will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, 8th May 2025.

"As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all."

On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers.

Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.

Feels a huge result that. What is it like 5 wins in a row now??

I was convinced you were already on there - but perhaps not! Duly amended.

Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service | The Church of England This Sunday, the Church of England’s National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.

Five years after the first COVID lockdown, 30% of CofE churches still run a weekly online service.

Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.

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So rotten.

Sir Robert Buckland KBE appointed Third Church Estates Commissioner | The Church of England Sir Robert Buckland has been appointed the new Third Church Estates Commissioner, succeeding the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, who was recently appointed Bishop of Selby.

Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner.

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Church of England’s stance on gluten-free communion bread clarified after media flurry Written answer on use of non-alcoholic wine at the eucharist ‘misinterpreted’ says bishop

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I think the point is the previous reports were misleading.

So, to clarify... 🤦‍♂️

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A summary of what's coming up at General Synod this week, which is meeting in London.

#Synod

Archbishop of York: church must face abuse failings to regain public’s trust The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell spoke about the people’s ‘disgust’ at the Church of England, helping to choose Justin Welby’s successor, and the King’s view on the crisis

"So many both within and outside the church are disgusted" by the CofE's abuse failures:

I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority

And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...