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Alastair Cutting

@acutting.bsky.social

English-born, Scots-heritage, Indian-raised 3CK; husband, dad, CofE deacon, priest, Bishop of Woolwich, Southwark Diocese: passionate for God, people, the arts, Macs, Aotearoa/NZ. ACutting.org

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The @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted a #Holocaust Memorial Day gathering at Woolwich Town Hall of the Jewish community, and other faith and civic leaders, which I was honoured to attend, and pray.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.

27.01.2026 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@stpaulsthamesmead.bsky.social

24.01.2026 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Remembering in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 a recent joint Confirmation Service at the William Temple Church in Thamesmead, alongside Rev Cristina Cipriani (Southern Synod @urc.org.uk), and Rev Jonathan Dean (London District @methodist.org.uk). Such joy! @southwark.anglican.org

23.01.2026 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@ctslondon.bsky.social Leaders gathered in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 to share stories and pray.
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social

23.01.2026 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...

15.01.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Are you coping at Christmas?
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org

24.12.2025 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes - delighted to have Elliot work with us on it.

20.12.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Elliot for designing our 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas Card.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill Oโ€™Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.

20.12.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here is the full card,
and Elliot's contacts:
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...

20.12.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas card - The Diocese of Southwark The 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas card is a little different. It has been designed by Elliot Asante, an Illustration alumnus of...

The Woolwich Episcopal Area Card, created by Elliot Asante is featured here: southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
@southwark.anglican.org
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...

20.12.2025 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Smiling woman using sign language during a video call on a laptop in a stylish indoor setting.

Smiling woman using sign language during a video call on a laptop in a stylish indoor setting.

๐Ÿ™#TodayWePray for Ministry amongst Deaf People and Penelope Beschizza (Diocesan contact for Sign Church).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

27.10.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for this prayer, +Rosemarie.
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social

30.10.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Service of Thanksgiving for Margot Cuttingโ€™s Life
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrewโ€™s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link

23.10.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pictures from our Diocesan Black History Month service. More to come.
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom

04.10.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a co-chair of the London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel, I was involved in supporting this statement, and challenging violence against any faith group, that our communities may live and worship in peace. @southwark.anglican.org

03.10.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So concerned to hear of this incident at a place of worship; prayers for peace.

02.10.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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St Michael's East Wickham hosted a recent #ParishConversation. Pupils at StMichaels school had challenging questions for +Alastair! We met Trustees of EW&W War Memorial Trust & heard stories and dreams from PCC members. Thanks to Rev Yunghee, and all who joined us. @southwark.anglican.org

28.09.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rev Daniel French is appointed to a new post of Chaplain to Greenwich University, and licensed at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel.
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org

23.09.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Shine as a light in the world
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org

22.09.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Candidates from St Mary Magdalene, Peckham, joined others at St Andrew, Catford for a spirited Confirmation service.
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
@southwark.anglican.org

20.09.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Joyful candidates at St George the Martyr, Borough, Southwark at their confirmation - amazing stories of faith.
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
@southwark.anglican.org

20.09.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good to be at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social for the licensing of David Roche and Tristan Alexander-Watts as chaplains this week. Thanks for support from Vanessa, Simon, chaplaincy colleagues and others on the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust team. @southwark.anglican.org

20.09.2025 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Come and join us at The Angel, Rotherhithe, 6:30pm Friday 19 Sept, for Beer & Theology, and the chance to consider the Aotearoa/New Zealand Anglican Church's 3 Tikangas :

18.09.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™re back this Friday (19th), after the summer holidays, with a talk by Bishop Alastair Cutting on his experience of diversity in the church of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 6:30pm at The Angel Pub, Rotherhithe - all welcome!

18.09.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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+ Karowei - Bishop of Woolwich 2017-2023
@southwark.anglican.org

08.09.2025 08:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Come and join the #Lewisham Interfaith Forum Annual Peace Walk on 31 August Sunday afternoon, 2pm SE26 2QS.
@lewisham.gov.uk
@Southwark.anglican.org #MPSLewisham, Lewisham Islamic Centre, Catford & Bromley Synagogue

22.08.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep, it's fab.
Stickers? No, but Post-its!

30.07.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A fresh map has arrived on the wall in the Woolwich Episcopal Area Office. About 100 of our @southwark.anglican.org churches, with loads of brilliant clergy and people; and almost a million souls here in just this bit of God's acre.

30.07.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How lovely to catch up with Greg - first time meeting up since 1973. Shared experience and heritage appears to endure! Weโ€™ve each been shepherds of different parts of Godโ€™s flock for quite a wee while now. With Kay and Diana too.

28.07.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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