John Bingham

Prayers in churches this Sunday, esp in Huntingdon, with all those affected by the distressing train attack last night. We pray for all injured and caught up in this.
Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace.
@dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

York?

A PRAYER FOR POPE FRANCIS ON THE DAY OF HIS FUNERAL God our Father, by raising Christ your Son you destroyed the power of death and opened for us the way to eternal life. As we remember before you your servant Francis, we ask your help for all who shall gather in his memory. Grant us the assurance of your presence and grace, by the Spirit you have given us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A prayer for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.

It’s a privilege to be in Rome today for the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, as we commend his spirit into the hands of our loving & merciful God. As we mourn with our Roman Catholic sisters & brothers, we give thanks for the life of this faithful servant of Jesus Christ. ✝️

Congratulations 🥂

As we enter Lent, I want to assure the people & churches of Ukraine of the ongoing prayers & solidarity of @churchofengland.org. At this time of great political uncertainty & change, we stand with them in their call for a just & lasting peace.

www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

Tonight I will be joining Ukrainian soldiers, training in Norfolk with the Irish Guards, marking this sad 3rd anniversary of the invasion of their nation.
We will say the litany of the dead.
Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.

That’s it, the year has turned, spring is coming

The assisted dying debate should not be happening like this For the first time, a bill introduced by a backbench MP requires evidence from expert witnesses at committee stage. This is a mess

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Tale of two verbs left me reaching for a big stick ‘Where is Rose Wild?” came the anguished email from Andrew Kemp of Strawberry Hill. “Retired for just a few weeks, yet The Times is already confusing the words ‘infer’ and ‘imply’ in today’s article

@thetimes.com takes on one of the abominations of our age head-on. Hopefully next week less v fewer 🤞🏻

www.thetimes.com/article/6664...

BNC looking stunning as ever

YouTube video by UCD Library Special Collections Poet Michael Longley reading his poem "Ceasefire".

“I get down on my knees and do what must be done,
“And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son”
closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley
Rest in peace

youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI

🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.

380 million Christians around the world facing persecution - @pmounstephen.bsky.social launches Open Doors World Watch List report at UK Parliament today

That’s him. Great evening. Thanks to SPCK publishing

‘The doors that didn’t open you just took your foot and pushed them open, with God next to you’ - Bonnie Greer interviews Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin as she launches #theGirlFromMontegoBay

Bluesky at night

Church of England’s Christmas campaign invites people to find their ‘Calm and Bright’ | The Church of England Striking time lapse videos capture the hustle of the season, inviting people to pause, visit their local church, and rediscover the Christmas story.

"This year’s campaign is a timely reminder that the story of Christmas invites us into something deeper - moments of reflection, joy, and connection as we celebrate the arrival of a saviour in the reality of our world."

Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....

Fab to perform at St Mary’s, Totnes last night, while storms battered the gothic windows & tree-tossed shadows played about. All very Eve of St Agnes. Thanks to Ant Wilson for this photo, showing off the sublime c15th screen, and me de-tuning. #savethelistedplacesofworshipgrantscheme

New Bishop of Truro | The Church of England The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, will be the next Bishop of Truro, Downing Street has announced.

"I am, at heart, a parish priest. I want to continue working for the flourishing of local churches. The local church is vital to a local community."

Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro.

Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....

My Black Friday haul has arrived

This Advent, churches across the country are hosting lots of services - and you're invited. Find one that's right for you at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

Southwark Cathedral, captured in a wide-angle shot, showcases its intricate Gothic architecture and surrounding structures as it stands against the cloudy sky.

Hello from the Church of England as we join Bluesky. We're a church for all, online and in every community, and we'd love for you to join us here - or at AChurchNearYou.com.

[📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]

Just emerged kind of dazzled from a stolen hour at a Sunday late night viewing of the incredible Van Gogh exhibition @nationalgallery.bsky.social in London. Pics don’t do it justice. If you can get a ticket get there.

Just amazing.

Bishop Sarah responds to Commons debate on assisted suicide | The Church of England The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullaly, lead Bishop for health and social care responds to the second reading vote in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

'Safeguarding the most vulnerable must be at the heart of the coming Parliamentary process, today’s vote is not the end of the debate,'
Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

“In this environment, it is easy to see how a ‘right to die’ could all too easily end in feeling you have a duty to die.”

“Even when surrounded by loving family and friends, people towards the end of their life can still feel like a burden. This is especially the case while adult social care remains underfunded….

“Our pastoral roles make us deeply concerned about the impact the bill would have on the most vulnerable, opening up the possibility of life-threating abuse and coercion. This is a concern we know is shared by many people, with and without faith.”