Martha Linden
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Martha Linden
@marthajlinden.bsky.social
Work in Church of England press office. Former journalist.
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Just landed back in Sudan.

Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.
UN Charter pledged us to save generations from scourge of war, defend human rights and justice.

Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better.

My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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The Archbishop of York was forced to cut short a visit to a family in the south Hebron hills on Saturday, after Israeli police ordered the Church of England delegation to leave the area. #WestBank #Israel #Palestine #ArchbishopofYork
Israeli police order C of E delegation to leave West Bank village after stand-off with armed settlers
Archbishop of York’s pastoral visit to the south Hebron hills was cut short
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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It’s been a powerful and moving day, praying with and listening to our Palestinian Christian sisters and brothers in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Thank you Father Fadi for hosting us on day two of our pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity.
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Getting lost and disorientated in the Barbican is a time honoured tradition. I've worked out a few routes after many years of visiting. Can be a bit stressful if you are meeting somebody else who is getting lost too.
A team of architects has been tasked with helping visitors find their way through the brutalist landmark’s notoriously bewildering maze of walkways and levels ⬇️
The Barbican wants to stop its visitors getting lost. Will it work?
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Step-free access has been introduced from the car park to the altar for the first time at a parish first built in the 19th century, following a £50,000 grant from the Church of England disability project.

Read more about the project at cofe.io/StepfreeChurch.
From the car park to the altar: how a church transformed its access after a disability grant award | The Church of England
Step-free access has been introduced from the car park to the altar for the first time at a parish first built in the 19th century, following a £50,000 grant from the Church of England disability project.
cofe.io
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia?
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia?
After mass killings in El Fasher and four years on from a coup, UAE now admits its Sudan policy has gone wrong
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Please remember especially in your prayers the LNER staff member who is in life-threatening condition in hospital, for his loved ones and those treating him.
November 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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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
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Please see the Railway Mission’s prayer email and thought for the week. This also has the additional prayer request following the multiple stabbing on a train yesterday on the train at Huntingdon

mailchi.mp/dfa8c869f81d...
Railway Mission prayer email & thought for the week:
This week, I reflect on the challenges of Christian leadership and invite us to pray for those who serve faithfully in miand nistry, often under quiet and unseen pressure. .... Also, We are thankful ...
mailchi.mp
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Fine article @theguardian.com today on our local church, St Andrew’s Chesterton, #Cambridge & recent finding of grave of Olaudah #Equiano’s daughter, Anna Maria Vassa, who died in 1797. Prof Victoria Avery, Fitzwilliam Museum, @camunivmuseums.bsky.social & Dr Philip Lockley, Vicar, are quoted.
Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
Fitzwilliam Museum has uncovered student’s work from 1977 that revealed Cambridgeshire location of child’s burial place
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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As the names of loved ones who have died are read aloud, candles are lit on the altar, then #stbrideschoir sings Allegri's sublime "Miserere".

#allsouls #allsoulsservice
October 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I'm presuming this is the New Statesman's contribution to the campaign against assisted suicide?
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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This creates obligations for all states, including EU countries:
prevent it, avoid complicity, uphold international law. Measures proposed by the Commission are a first step - they must be approved and enforced.

Read the statement➡️ www.caritas.org/2025/09/a-de...
“A Death Sentence” – Aid Agencies Warn of Israel's Assault on Gaza City - Caritas
On 12 September 2025, Caritas Internationalis, together with 44 other humanitarian and civil society organisations, signed a statement warning that Israel’s assault on Gaza City amounts to a death sen...
www.caritas.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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We stand with Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Jerusalem and other aid agencies: Israel’s assault on Gaza City amounts to a death sentence for over 1M Palestinians.

The ICJ confirms Palestinians in Gaza have a right to protection from genocide. ⬇️
September 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Doctors protesting against the Leadbeater Bill outside the House of Lords today
September 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This was written in November, ahead of the Second Reading of the Leadbeater Bill but still pertinent today - a chilling account of 'assisted dying' in Canada. Free to access. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Canada shows the slippery slope is real
In parish ministry, Jonathan LLoyd has seen patients who felt pressured to end their lives
www.churchtimes.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Churches Together are hosting prayers for peace in Epping on Sunday, 2pm. Coincides with a protest at an asyum hotel (which Tommy Robinson said he would attend, though he has since suggested he might not) + a stand up to racism demonstration, 2pm, on the premise he will
cte.org.uk/prayers-for-...
Prayers for peace in Epping
In response to the increasingly violent demonstrations and counter-demonstrations in Epping, the local United Reformed Church will open its doors to offer a place of peace, silence and prayer to those...
cte.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The Director of Cathedral and Church Buildings, National Curch Insitutions, thanks the CMS Committee for highlighting the positive contributions of parish churches to local communities and pressing DCMS for the need of a long term funding.

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Press releases | The Church of England
Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
www.churchofengland.org
July 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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A statement on the situation in Gaza.
July 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Western allies condemn ‘horrifying’ civilian killings in Gaza https://on.ft.com/4m9ugpO
Western allies condemn ‘horrifying’ civilian killings in Gaza
Statement from UK, EU nations and others calling for end to war marks one of their toughest denunciations of Israel so far
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July 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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"This grant gives us the opportunity to build on some of the fabulous mission and ministry being done all around the diocese."

Nearly £30 million has been awarded for work to support parishes across four dioceses in the Church of England.

Read more at cofe.io/ParishFunding.
Nearly £30 million awarded to support parishes across four dioceses to share the Christian faith | The Church of England
Nearly £30 million has been awarded for work to support parish revitalisations, new congregations, parish growth and mission to children and young people across four dioceses in the Church of England.
cofe.io
July 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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More than 130 charities & NGOs are calling for Israeli/US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to be shut down

Over 500 Palestinians have been killed while trying to get food since the GHF started operating in May, following Israel's 3 month blockade of Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israeli, US-backed Gaza aid group must end, say 130 charities
The call from some of the world's top aid organisations and charities comes after reports of soldiers killing hundreds of of Palestinians at aid sites.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Great news for Suffolk!
"I am honoured to be called to this role, this is a beautiful diocese, with truly lovely people, and a grounded Suffolk sense of service and humility."

The Bishop of Stepney, Dr Joanne Grenfell, will be the next Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

📰 cofe.io/BishopStEdmundsbury.
Dr Joanne Grenfell named as next Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich | The Church of England
Bishop Joanne to lead the Church of England in Suffolk, Downing Street announces.
cofe.io
June 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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The email sent this afternoon by Dignity in Dying to their supporters. It says everything that's wrong with the movement behind the Terminally Ill Adults Bill - massive PR spends, polls, 'flooding social media'. This is not about winning, it's is a profound legal & societal change, which needs care.
June 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM