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Loves life's awkward questions~Catholic Anglican~Loved by God, as are you~ CofE ordinand Spoonie/AuDHD #faithfullylgbt 🏳️‍⚧️ affirming she/they Stuff here represents my views, not those of my employer. I admin the #CofEPeeps feed. Say hi or msg to be added!

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Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 2h

Very much this. It feels less like social media is solely to blame, and more that it amplifies issues that already exist.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 2h

Gosh, how incredibly unfair, especially after so years? And especially when they make the point local children from one area go to school in the other!

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Sam Wilson @samwilson.bsky.social · 4h

For those who don’t work in youth work, it’s hard to describe how bleak it is out there.

We just pulled the rug on a generation of young people and are now shrugging our shoulders and hoping social media is the cause of all ills because then it feels less of our fault

Simon Parker @simonparker.bsky.social · 7h

The absolute bloody vandalism of austerity in one chart. Good analysis of the overall picture here.

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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 3d

The Archdeacon of Wandsworth, the Ven Bridget Shepherd, leads us in the opening prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which celebrates its 50th year by remembering once again that, no matter your circumstances or the place in which you stand, God’s word is not chained.

https://youtube.com/shorts/379ubM27dec

#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 1 Prayer

The Archdeacon of Wandsworth, The Venerable Bridget Shepherd, leads us in the opening prayer for #PrisonsWeek. Prisons Week celebrates its 50th year by remem...

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 3h

Me too! The one I learnt from was from Torah Town. I have just started on the vowels, and we’ve those plus some transliteration homework this week to get us used to moving between the two alphabets. What are you working on at the moment? Have you found the books helpful?

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 3h

Though, whilst you finish with a Common Award that qualifies you theologically, the level is often guided by your role. As I’m aiming for local unpaid ordained ministry I only do 120 credit I over the never two years, though I believe I can then pay to do further modules after.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 3h

I’ve only ever learnt by myself, but I got as far as being able to translate the first couple of verses of John. The tutor is on sabbatical this term, but I can take it either from Jan to Jun or next academic year.
I’m working full time but the CofE still covers our fees.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

On the plus side, the cost is also included in our training which the church is covering, so even as a basic course, I’m very grateful.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

So, it doesn’t carry any credit, so I aren’t weighted assessments, but I believe we’ll have marked work to turn in. So far we’ve done a very brief history of the language, the alphabet, and this week vowels sounds. The lecturer has said he can recommend a grammar if we want to purchase on later.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

With Spoonflower fabrics, all things are possible :)

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

Okay, thank you! I admit it just took me a while to remember how to get into Skyfeed to check mine 😄

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

Only three weeks, and its a very beginner course. The lecturer has taken pity on us and is providing all the necessary material, so we don’t have to buy books initially. We’re a mix of part-time and full-time students, so classes are once a week for an hour, with exercises to practise daily.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

I’ve just started this term. It’s humbling to learn a totally new-to-me alphabet at nearly forty (I’ve done the Greek before, but it has more similarities), but I’m enjoying it so far.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

Hurrah! Here’s to ongoing positive diplomatic relations 🙂

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

😆 It is almost never appropriate to joke about euthanasia, but this may be the exception that proves the rule.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

How old is your Dad?

You know what to do next time you’re leaving his house 😉

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

@dljohnston.bsky.social Hi David,

A couple of list members noticed that the CofE Peeps is only displaying 3 days’ worth of posts, despite being set up to show 7 days.

Is Narthex set up to show 3 or 7 days worth? I can only see 3, and I’m trying to work out if it’s Skyfeed that’s the issue.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 4h

Have just popped in and checked and the feed was set to seven days, the maximum.

In the hope of getting it to behave, I’ve just set it to three, then to seven. days, and clicked save.

I can see Skyfeeds had a previous issue where it only showed three days, but I’m unsure if this is related. The

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 6h

I have not, but I’m going to go and have a look now.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 6h

🙃

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 1d

*be a blessing. ‘Do’ a blessing sounds like you’re going to whop them with it 😆

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 1d

From upstairs, I have just heard H:

“You hooligans! You’ve eaten the Direct Debit forms!….Did I say you could eat the forms?…Hmm, so much for buying cat food…”

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Charlotte Gauthier @faraiunvers.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re in London this Friday and want to hear me talk about why the past really matters to how we live (and worship) today, and what we can learn from the more difficult bits of history, come join me at the Angel pub in Rotherhithe at 6:30 for a drink and a bit of a chat. Should be great fun.

Beer & Theology @beerandtheology.bsky.social · 2d

Our next B&T meeting is this Friday, when we’ll be delighted to have Charlotte Gauthier - who will be talking about how we might learn from the difficult parts of church history. From 6:30pm at The Angel Pub, Rotherhithe - everyone welcome!

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 1d

It is a good feeling having one less thing to hold in your head. I hope works well for you.

Pip @pipofsuffolk.bsky.social · 1d

Is it surprising churches that are well resourced churches who quietly oppress a minority group are successful in the current climate, fuelling people’s fears about them whilst offering them a ‘safe’ alternative where LGBTQIA+ are optional and such people aren’t part of their family?