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Faith | Ecotheologian | Rev | Writer | CofE | Nature | Hiking | Paddleboarding | Love is Love | all the books

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White mushroom, possibly porcelain fungus on mossy branch

White mushroom, possibly porcelain fungus on mossy branch

Lilac bonnet mushroom surrounded by dark brown leaves

Lilac bonnet mushroom surrounded by dark brown leaves

Hairy curtain crust fungus on a tree (great name right?!)

Hairy curtain crust fungus on a tree (great name right?!)

Fly agaric mushroom and dead leaves.

Fly agaric mushroom and dead leaves.

Fungi season is well and truly here!

04.10.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

03.10.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of the new Archbishop on BBC News

Screen shot of the new Archbishop on BBC News

Absolutely delighted to hear +Sarah Mullally is to be the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She brings much wisdom & experience to the role.

For those of us who are ordained women in the CofE this is such an encouragement, and I don't mind sharing that I shed a tear on hearing the news.

03.10.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sermon | Stop Crucifying Creation Reading: Colossians 1:15-23 Sermon for St Edward's, creation season, 21/9/25 Last weekend many people went to a city to protest for something they bel

We have got to stop crucifying creation... my sermon from Sunday: www.pickingapplesofgold.com/sermon-stop-...

@cclimateaction.bsky.social

23.09.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so dangerous. It's absolute BS, we all know people who are ND who are older. Maybe they weren't diagnosed because then they were kids there wasn't the same availability/ understanding. Women are going to get berated for taking paracetamol & kids told they will be "normal" if they take a pill

23.09.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunrise over Ditchling Beacon dew pond.

Sunrise over Ditchling Beacon dew pond.

Autumn equinox sunrise on the South Downs...

@southdownsnp.bsky.social

22.09.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Several people have sent me this today. A new report into how some Christian organisations are engaging with climate change and ecotheology. Long, but well worth a read. Lots we can learn from/ take on board/ put into practice.
pure.manchester.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...

#Ecotheology #ClimateChange

11.09.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me standing in front of a tree with impressive girth...

Me standing in front of a tree with impressive girth...

Look at this beauty as seen @cburycathedral.bsky.social
A Baobab Plane tree, 200+ years old. Featured as part of the late Queen's platinum jubilee green canopy. I declined to hug it as was accompanied by 200+ other clergy at the time 🀣🌳πŸ₯°

11.09.2025 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Firey sky at dawn

Firey sky at dawn

Sunrise over an accommodation block

Sunrise over an accommodation block

Sunrise over the South Downs

Sunrise over the South Downs

Having a puppy means being awake to see the dawn most days. πŸ’― worth it...

11.09.2025 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

06.09.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Puppy on my lap lying on her back on my legs looking v cute!

Puppy on my lap lying on her back on my legs looking v cute!

Also exciting, new addition...

06.09.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ad for my new book. "Rewilding Your Spirit" coming in 2027.

Ad for my new book. "Rewilding Your Spirit" coming in 2027.

Well this is kind of exciting...

06.09.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Appalled to read this, so sorry you had all this to deal with. Prayers and support from here. You're one of the good ones Jay, the CofE needs you.

29.06.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me behind the altar, arms out as I preside at Communion. Behind me a progressive Pride flag hangs on the wall. I am wearing a white stole with rainbow flags on it.

Me behind the altar, arms out as I preside at Communion. Behind me a progressive Pride flag hangs on the wall. I am wearing a white stole with rainbow flags on it.

Pride Sunday at church πŸ’œπŸŒˆ

#Pride #InclusiveChurch

22.06.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait view of a pond with shrubs in the background. Over the water a swallow flies, leaving a pattern on the water where it has just drunk.

Portrait view of a pond with shrubs in the background. Over the water a swallow flies, leaving a pattern on the water where it has just drunk.

Portrait view of a pond with shrubs in the background. Over the water a swallow flies, leaving a pattern on the water where it has just drunk.

Portrait view of a pond with shrubs in the background. Over the water a swallow flies, leaving a pattern on the water where it has just drunk.

Watching the swallows drink on the wing from this south downs dew pond early morning on this summer solstice, perfect start to the day.

21.06.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you do not have to be Christian to go sit in an old ass church today. you do not need an explanation beyond β€˜it’s hot, here I am’. I promise you it will not be weird

20.06.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 626    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5

Thank you, will look that up!

16.06.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where is that?

16.06.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Red poppy with frilly edges (no idea on variety) growing out of a track between a kerb & the road.

Red poppy with frilly edges (no idea on variety) growing out of a track between a kerb & the road.

Gorgeous poppy just growing out of a crack in the road. There's a sermon in there...

15.06.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting...

13.06.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Me with Sharon Prentis

Me with Sharon Prentis

5 years ago this wonderful woman wrote the foreword to my first book even though we'd never met. Today I finally got to say thank you in person. Sharon Prentis thank for your warmth and encouragement today! 🧑

10.06.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
People sat in rows at Coventry cathedral. 2 speakers at the front. Wall hanging in background of Jesus

People sat in rows at Coventry cathedral. 2 speakers at the front. Wall hanging in background of Jesus

Conference at Coventry cathedral. "Being Missional Today". Interesting dialogue so far...

10.06.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me with my hand on a trig point. Pink Check shirt & curly ginger hair which for once is looking fine even if I do say so myself.

Me with my hand on a trig point. Pink Check shirt & curly ginger hair which for once is looking fine even if I do say so myself.

One more trig for the list :)
#TrigBagging

08.06.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Likewise writing...

08.06.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's my thinking but then what happens to it in landfill? Can it still leach out? So difficult to make the right choice!

08.06.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are the tablet treatments better for the environment?

08.06.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A red puppet arms in the air against a background of flames (not as creepy as it sounds!)

A red puppet arms in the air against a background of flames (not as creepy as it sounds!)

The gif I shared with my church this morn to wish them Happy Pentecost ❀️πŸ”₯

08.06.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me in an orange waterproof hood up, holding a blue flowery cup (was my tea break)

Me in an orange waterproof hood up, holding a blue flowery cup (was my tea break)

Me on a hill top except you can't see me because my long curly ginger hair is blowing everywhere

Me on a hill top except you can't see me because my long curly ginger hair is blowing everywhere

Trig point on top of a hill, surrounded by a puddle, view behind towards distant hills

Trig point on top of a hill, surrounded by a puddle, view behind towards distant hills

There's no wrong weather only wrong clothing πŸ˜„ Making the most of my time in Chester, popped over the border to Wales to head up a proper hill & bag a trig!
#Hiking #SoloHiking #TrigBagging

07.06.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow. The comments 🀣

06.06.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Front entrance to uni of chester. Red brick building with 2 signs saying welcome to UoC and Chester University

Front entrance to uni of chester. Red brick building with 2 signs saying welcome to UoC and Chester University

Day 2 at summer school. Super excited to hear from @karenod.bsky.social this morning!

#Theology #Masters #UniversityOfChester

06.06.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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