Sophie Jelley
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Sophie Jelley
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Follower of Jesus. Wife & mum. Bishop of Coventry. Praying through it all 💜
Lovely sunflowers arrived in Coventry city centre this week! #summer #joy
August 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Such a precious visit to St Oswald’s with Fr Ed seeing first hand how they are bringing hope & joy to the people of Tile Hill @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Beautiful evensong to mark 450 years since Queen Elizabeth 1st visited Kenilworth @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
General synod @churchofengland.org in York this weekend. A first for me. Privileged to represent @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Standout highlight so far hearing the prophetic voices of 4 young people from the North East. Inspired us with hope & filled us with joy. #blessing
July 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lovely to be in pretty Claverdon this morning @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social #blessed
July 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Super hot day but much joy as we welcomed new deacons & priests @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Rev Dr Christopher Landau preached richly for us. A feast of God’s goodness. #blessed
June 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
What a joy to give the bishop’s charge to these wonderful folks on preordination retreat from @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Redeemed. Called. Accompanied. Protected. (Isaiah 43) #hopeful
June 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Lovely first visit to Holy Trinity Coventry for Armed Forces Day service #peace @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social #reconciliation
June 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
All prepped for ordinations on Sunday. Praying rich blessings on our 14 ordinands @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social May they know themselves loved & called, always
June 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
All prepped for ordinations on Sunday. Praying rich blessings on our 14 ordinands @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social May they know themselves loved & called, always
June 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Really enjoying meeting some great new colleagues @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Time well spent with Area Deans & a joyful installation of Canon Kate our new reconciliation & arts residentiary #blessed
June 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Such a joyful morning spent with those to be ordained deacon & priest in Coventry Cathedral @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social on Sunday! #blessed
June 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Another great Sunday @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Packed house at St Marks Coventry this morning & stunning Wildflower festival & outdoor service at Oldberrow this afternoon #blessed
June 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Beautiful deanery service for Corpus Christi at St Andrew’s Rugby @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social Warmth of the people matched the temperature! #blessed
June 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A statement from @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social as we join our prayers with so many across the globe…
April 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Giving thanks for the life of Pope Francis today. Praying especially for the Catholic community across the world, for God’s comfort & hope in grief.
April 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Delighted to be @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social for a few days in person. Looking fwd to being here full time very soon! #patience #grace
March 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
My day in pictures. A truly memorable end to a very special 5 years. Whoever God calls @sheffdio.org after me is in for a treat! #blessed
March 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So to operation #waterproofmascara formal farewell at Sheffield Cathedral @sheffdio.org this morning. So thankful to @petewilcox.bsky.social & all the brilliant people & places who have made the past 5 years such a joy!
March 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
So the early spring clean begins as we prepare to move. On this 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, poignant to find my grandfather’s travel documents. A Jew born in Berdychiv, now Northern Ukraine #LordHaveMercy
February 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
February 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
One year on. Not forgotten.
February 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
So blessed to have worked with this fabulous bunch & many more wonderful people @sheffdio.org 💜 Grateful to God for colleagues who are smart, funny & kind!
February 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
February 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A gorgeous evening with many of the clergy women of @sheffdio.org and the beautiful surprise of a scrapbook to cherish for the years to come #blessed
February 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM