Westcott House Cambridge
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Official account of Westcott House, Cambridge. Founded in 1881, we are a theological college that prepares people for ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people.
As we anticipated the Conversion of St Paul at tonight’s worship, in the discussion as part of our Café Church Eucharist, we explored if the ‘Conversion’ of Paul is the most helpful title for this feast, reflecting together on the dynamics of power and weakness.
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
As we anticipated the Conversion of St Paul at tonight’s worship, in the discussion as part of our Café Church Eucharist, we explored if the ‘Conversion’ of Paul is the most helpful title for this feast, reflecting together on the dynamics of power and weakness.
Register a place at one of our Open Days to explore the opportunities for training, formation for ministry, and independent study that we can offer at Westcott House. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Register a place at one of our Open Days to explore the opportunities for training, formation for ministry, and independent study that we can offer at Westcott House. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
Booking closes soon for our hybrid in-person & online short course in Trauma and Theology. Explore current thinking in trauma studies, contemporary research in trauma theology, trauma-informed pastoral/spiritual care & much more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
January 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Booking closes soon for our hybrid in-person & online short course in Trauma and Theology. Explore current thinking in trauma studies, contemporary research in trauma theology, trauma-informed pastoral/spiritual care & much more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
Registrations for our short course on the Acts of the Apostles close on Monday. Join Dr Julia Snyder to develop skills in biblical interpretation & critical awareness of the key themes in this New Testament study of the Book of Acts. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Registrations for our short course on the Acts of the Apostles close on Monday. Join Dr Julia Snyder to develop skills in biblical interpretation & critical awareness of the key themes in this New Testament study of the Book of Acts. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
1/3 Regathering for the start of Lent term, it was a joy to be joined by the Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford who presided at yesterday's Eucharist & led an insightful session on Rural Ministry earlier in the day for our ordinands as part of our in-house ‘Ministry for Life’ formation programme
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
1/3 Regathering for the start of Lent term, it was a joy to be joined by the Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford who presided at yesterday's Eucharist & led an insightful session on Rural Ministry earlier in the day for our ordinands as part of our in-house ‘Ministry for Life’ formation programme
Starting soon, join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House for this course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality. Examine relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Info: scan QR or visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Starting soon, join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House for this course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality. Examine relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Info: scan QR or visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
Our first Info Evening of the New Year for independent students is later this week. If you’ve not had time to register, it's not too late! Come along to find out more about the opportunities we offer at Westcott House for independent study. To book a place, scan QR or visit: https://buff.ly/XBaV275
January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Our first Info Evening of the New Year for independent students is later this week. If you’ve not had time to register, it's not too late! Come along to find out more about the opportunities we offer at Westcott House for independent study. To book a place, scan QR or visit: https://buff.ly/XBaV275
New Year, New Thinking? Make your 2026 resolution to develop your learning. We offer a range of online, part-time ARU MAs in Christian Theology, Spirituality, Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care and research degrees: https://buff.ly/ijscUjM
Join our info evening to find out more: https://buff.ly/SHzaENG
Join our info evening to find out more: https://buff.ly/SHzaENG
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
New Year, New Thinking? Make your 2026 resolution to develop your learning. We offer a range of online, part-time ARU MAs in Christian Theology, Spirituality, Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care and research degrees: https://buff.ly/ijscUjM
Join our info evening to find out more: https://buff.ly/SHzaENG
Join our info evening to find out more: https://buff.ly/SHzaENG
To celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, thresholds across the House are chalked with a special inscription (as in our 📷from 2025). The letters represent the Three Kings & numbers for the year to pray for God’s presence & blessing in our home for the coming year. Happy Epiphany & every blessing for 2026!
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
To celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, thresholds across the House are chalked with a special inscription (as in our 📷from 2025). The letters represent the Three Kings & numbers for the year to pray for God’s presence & blessing in our home for the coming year. Happy Epiphany & every blessing for 2026!
Seeking a new challenge in 2026, or perhaps looking to deepen your understanding of Christian Spirituality and Theology? We offer a range of online short courses, taught as part of our ARU MAs but which are open to everyone. More details available on our website: https://buff.ly/rv09RrC
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Seeking a new challenge in 2026, or perhaps looking to deepen your understanding of Christian Spirituality and Theology? We offer a range of online short courses, taught as part of our ARU MAs but which are open to everyone. More details available on our website: https://buff.ly/rv09RrC
With the dawn of 2026, we wish you a Happy New Year from all at Westcott House! May it be a joyous and peaceful one.
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
With the dawn of 2026, we wish you a Happy New Year from all at Westcott House! May it be a joyous and peaceful one.
One last reminder that our short course, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, starts next week. If you're interested in learning more about the tradition & its practice it's not too late to register. Scan the QR for more details/registering a place or visit: https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
One last reminder that our short course, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, starts next week. If you're interested in learning more about the tradition & its practice it's not too late to register. Scan the QR for more details/registering a place or visit: https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
Exploring options for independent study? Join us on Weds 14 Jan for our first Info Evening of 2026 to learn about our part-time online ARU MAs, research degrees and Durham Common Awards modules. Scan QR to register or visit: https://buff.ly/XBaV275
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exploring options for independent study? Join us on Weds 14 Jan for our first Info Evening of 2026 to learn about our part-time online ARU MAs, research degrees and Durham Common Awards modules. Scan QR to register or visit: https://buff.ly/XBaV275
Drawing on contemporary psychological, pastoral, theological, and biblical research, this short course led by Dr Karen O’Donnell, Dr Alison Gray and Robin Barden will provide an introduction to trauma, theology and more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Drawing on contemporary psychological, pastoral, theological, and biblical research, this short course led by Dr Karen O’Donnell, Dr Alison Gray and Robin Barden will provide an introduction to trauma, theology and more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
Wishing a peaceful, blessed & joyful Christmas to all our community, including our students, partners and families, staff, alumni, supporters and friends!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Wishing a peaceful, blessed & joyful Christmas to all our community, including our students, partners and families, staff, alumni, supporters and friends!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
Discerning a vocation to ordained or other licensed ministry? Join us for one of our 2026 Open Days or online Open Evenings to learn about the opportunities we offer for ordinands, clergy & lay people. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Discerning a vocation to ordained or other licensed ministry? Join us for one of our 2026 Open Days or online Open Evenings to learn about the opportunities we offer for ordinands, clergy & lay people. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
Develop skills in biblical interpretation & gain critical awareness of the key themes in the New Testament through study of the book of Acts. Course includes lectures, small group learning & encourages self-directed learning and reflection. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Develop skills in biblical interpretation & gain critical awareness of the key themes in the New Testament through study of the book of Acts. Course includes lectures, small group learning & encourages self-directed learning and reflection. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
Discover more about our undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards at one of our 2026 online Info Evenings for independent students. To register a place, scan the QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Discover more about our undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards at one of our 2026 online Info Evenings for independent students. To register a place, scan the QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2
Reflecting on personal experience of sudden incapacity, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, invited us to use Advent to reflect on our dependency on God and on one another as we congregated together as community for tonight’s closing Eucharist of term.
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reflecting on personal experience of sudden incapacity, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, invited us to use Advent to reflect on our dependency on God and on one another as we congregated together as community for tonight’s closing Eucharist of term.
Is Celtic Spirituality a modern construct? Popular in contemporary Christianity, this course led by Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, explores the medieval roots & expressions of Celtic Spirituality - and much more. Full course details: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Is Celtic Spirituality a modern construct? Popular in contemporary Christianity, this course led by Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, explores the medieval roots & expressions of Celtic Spirituality - and much more. Full course details: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
1/2 Great to have the company of our trustee & Regius Professor of Divinity, David Fergusson, who joined Westcott students recently for their first Bar Theology of term. Asking the question ‘should we want to live forever’, there was a lively & broad discussion on death & the concept of a good life.
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/2 Great to have the company of our trustee & Regius Professor of Divinity, David Fergusson, who joined Westcott students recently for their first Bar Theology of term. Asking the question ‘should we want to live forever’, there was a lively & broad discussion on death & the concept of a good life.
Lovely to be joined at this week’s worship by guest preacher, Canon Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints, Cottenham & Diocesan Advisor for Women’s Ministry. Anticipating the 2nd Sunday before Advent, Lynda encouraged us to ask ourselves, ‘Who is speaking in the wilderness today, and are we listening?’
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Lovely to be joined at this week’s worship by guest preacher, Canon Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints, Cottenham & Diocesan Advisor for Women’s Ministry. Anticipating the 2nd Sunday before Advent, Lynda encouraged us to ask ourselves, ‘Who is speaking in the wilderness today, and are we listening?’
Starting Jan 2026, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, builds on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, this course explores key writings, different forms of prayer, ethics, culture & more. Info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Starting Jan 2026, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, builds on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, this course explores key writings, different forms of prayer, ethics, culture & more. Info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
Great to see our colleague and Academic Dean, Dr Karen O’Donnell present the Annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month. Exploring trauma, theology, and the paradox of forgiveness, Karen’s lecture is available to watch here: buff.ly/dhB0ZjO
Unforgiving? The paradox of forgiveness after trauma - Oxford Brookes University
Join us for the annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture, presented by Dr Karen O'Donnell.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great to see our colleague and Academic Dean, Dr Karen O’Donnell present the Annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month. Exploring trauma, theology, and the paradox of forgiveness, Karen’s lecture is available to watch here: buff.ly/dhB0ZjO
At tonight’s Community Eucharist, as we anticipated the First Sunday of Advent, Dr Jenny Leith encouraged us to consider whether God’s judgement is to be feared or to be welcomed, and how we are to prepare for it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At tonight’s Community Eucharist, as we anticipated the First Sunday of Advent, Dr Jenny Leith encouraged us to consider whether God’s judgement is to be feared or to be welcomed, and how we are to prepare for it.