Hannah Valerie

Oh fab, thanks! Will direct her to those.

Yeesh. Sending love (and prayers, if okay).

Prayers for a swift and full recovery. ❤️🙏

Please can #FaithfullyLGBT people/allies recommend resources for my friend who is wanting to explore queer-friendly interpretations of the Bible?

Preference online, as she's in Switzerland. I've directed her to @inclusivechurch.bsky.social as a starting point.

#CofEPeeps (& other denominations!)

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter in light of escalating conflict Anglican Communion News Service

Archbishop says ‘In the face of such overwhelming force, we recall the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God' (Matt 5:9). Today, that calling feels heavier than ever before….’

A couple of night photos from 2018 and 2021. Something calming after today.

This weekend’s military escalation in the Middle East marks a dangerous moment for millions of children in the region. UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports of strikes in Iran and across the region, illustrating the grave danger for children. There are reports of schools being struck in Iran, including a girls’ school in Minab in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. Scores of students are reportedly killed and many others injured.

UNICEF echoes the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. UNICEF also urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, including the protection of civilians and the essential services children rely on to survive. Targeting civilians and civilian objects, including schools, is a violation of international law.

UNICEF, together with other UN agencies and humanitarian partners, is actively assessing the situation and stands ready to scale up support to affected children and their families as needed and requested.

This weekend’s military escalation in the Middle East marks a dangerous moment for millions of children in the region.

Full statement from UNICEF: https://unicef.link/473y9Hu

Statement from Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump’s Illegal War on Iran “President Trump is unilaterally dragging this nation into an illegal and unjustified war with Iran without congressional authorization, without a clear objective, and without any imminent threat to the United States. This is a reckless abuse of power that puts both innocent civilians and American lives on the line for a conflict the American people do not want. “As someone who has survived the horrors of war, I know that bombs do not build peace or create stability. Military strikes will not make us safer; they will inflame tensions and push the region further into chaos. When we abandon diplomacy, we choose destruction.

“We know who will bear the cost of this decision: innocent civilians caught in the crossfire and our young service members sent into harm’s way. This is the devastating human toll of another regime-change war. Already, children and families are paying with their lives. There is no moral or strategic justification for this bloodshed. “The American people are exhausted by endless wars built on false promises and paid for with American and foreign lives. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority. We must vote immediately on the War Powers resolution authored by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. This unlawful operation must end immediately."

Are you saying they should... throw the towel in? 🤔

Thank you! Definitely looks to be a similar style.

No idea, I'm afraid - I have very little knowledge of modern(ish) stained glass. Thanks for the info!

They are! It has since been converted into offices. Definitely all from the same place back when it was a house.

Right?!

I'll try to remember to get some photos for you when I'm next in!

It is bonkers an an office, so I can't imagine what actually living there would have been like...

An open sketchbook with two pages of very round watercolor bird paintings. The left side has a blue robin with an orange chest and a brown bird, also with an orange chest. The right side has two pink necked green pigeons from different perspectives.

My #borb paintings from this week.

#BlueSkyArtShow #round #watercolor #SciArt

Denmark Road, Gloucester - Charles Lear & Co. Dating from c.1867 this magnificent Grade II listed villa stands behind electric gates abutting beautiful parkland offering substantial living accommodation laid out over four floors in excess of 10,0...

I feel like you might appreciate this specific brand of weirdness, @oldenoughtosay.com.

charleslear.co.uk/property/den...

Landscape: two colourful Victorian stained glass windows, with rounded tops, on a sunny day

Portrait: the left window with its two scenes: on top are knights fighting, and below a knight clasping hands with a prisoner who is being released

Portrait: the right window with its two scenes: on top knights present kneeling men with keys, and below two men (one probably a knight) row away in a small boat, watched by others

Sqaure collage of scenes from the windows, including knights with fabulous moustaches; a monk scribing; a guy in a blue hood with a fabulous white beard and moustache; a very muscular man rowing; and a couple of figures looking very done with everything

Mood of the week is: obsessed with the ridiculous Victorian stained glass windows in our new @glosdioc.bsky.social central offices. There is just... so much going on here.

Special mention to wizard!druid guy. And all the "medieval" knights with their fabulous 19th century moustaches.

I know we are no longer in Christmastide, but...

".. and man, at war with man, hears not
the love-song which they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
and hear the angels sing."

Longing and praying for a world where people lift each other up, rather than seeking to divide and destroy.

Oh, to live in a world which isn't set on tearing nations and societies apart and devastating countless lives...

Lord, have mercy.

Parish clergy in the #CofE, a serious question:

What can your parishes do to support you in taking rest and Sabbath seriously, both in your one wild and precious day off per week, and in things like "at least once a month, two consecutive days off" that can feel impossible with a heavy workload?

Thank you for sharing.

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

What an exceellent piece of artwork!

I'm still impressed!

I would love to study Old English! Anything I got in 1200 was probably thanks to my (dormant, very rusty) GCSE German!

I managed parts of 1200, but that was my limit!

I managed parts of 1200, but that was my limit!

I managed parts of 1200, but that was my limit!