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Supporting schools with RE & spirituality locally. Views expressed here just my own. Author of ‘Three: A Tale of Brave Women & the Eyam Plague’ (visit my website or Amazon👇🏼) #ME/CFS #Dysautonomia #LongCovid #ChronicIllness https://jenjenkinsthree.com/

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · 7d

“The rise of youth-led protests in Madagascar, Morocco, Kenya and Nepal adds to growing evidence that Gen Z is actively shaping political and social discourse in a bid to create and sustain more peaceful societies.” www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...

Economics & Peace Weekly

Welcome to the IEP Economics & Peace Newsletter, where we bring you curated stories at the intersection of peace, economics and social progress. This week: The rise and spread of Gen Z protests Pro-EU...

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · 8d

1st October in the Orthodox tradition is the Feast of the Protective Veil of the Theotokos (Mother of God)

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · 11d

Interesting www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic

Exclusive: Author challenges assumption monks on Iona created manuscript, instead positing its origins are Pictish

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · 27d

9/11 will never not be a sad date but every year my reason for that seems to take on something new. For those who went in that morning but never came out and for those who tried to save them. Memory eternal.

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Dave McKean
Manju Shandler

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yes 😔

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mount Sinai resort 🫣 One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort www.bbc.com/news/article...

One of the world's most sacred places Mount Sinai is being turned into a mega-resort

The biblical site of Mount Sinai in Egypt is at the heart of an unholy row over plans to build a huge new tourism project.

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 7

Carlo Acutis: From a baptism in London to the first millennial saint www.bbc.com/news/article...

Carlo Acutis: From London baptism to first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles.

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 6

Are indulgences alive and well? www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

Donald Trump asks for $15 donations to 'get to heaven'

Trump had recently discussed concerns about his afterlife and said he was at the "bottom of the totem pole" when it came to securing a spot in heaven.

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Coventry's first female bishop Sophie Jelley joins House of Lords

The Right Reverend Sophie Jelley became Coventry's first female bishop in February.

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Aug 31

#TeamRE Did you hear the feature on @BBCr4today about the Theos open letter regarding the decline in the availability of TRS at University?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (From 8.40)
We need to bust some of the myths about studying Theology & Religious Studies…

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 19

Church on the move…

Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city www.bbc.com/news/article...

Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city of Kiruna

The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 15

On this day 5 years ago I finished my book,’Three: A Tale of Brave Women & the Eyam Plague’! Sales approaching 2,000. Whatever life continues to throw at me, that is one of my life dreams I did accomplish

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 14

Having trouble switching the ‘ol brain off tonight. So just lying in bed looking at the moon.

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 14

So missed x

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 14

Results season has got me thinking about Dawn Cox a lot. You know she’d be all over it, giving us the headlines and making the data accessible.

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 13

Saw 5 ace shooting stars last night and then slept right through for 7 hours the first time in absolutely ages. Thank you Perseids.

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 12

Well, this is interesting! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research needed

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 11

Paid my respects to Thomas Becket 🙏🏼

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 11

These windows were rather extraordinary! Style attributed to the Hungarian artist, Ervin Bossanyi, who created the windows in the 1950s. The similarity with Disney arises because Bossanyi's work, especially the faces, is thought to have been by influenced Walt Disney's Snow White illustrations.

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 10

Wouldn’t that be grand?

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 9

The Sturgeon Moon is impressive

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 9

4.5 stars on Amazon and a Love Reading Indie Favourite! #Herstory

Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 9

Happy National Book Lovers’ Day! If you love reading,poignant British history & some tragedy wrapped up within an achingly human tale of love,loss & the will to survive, perhaps my book, ‘Three:A Tale of Brave Women & the Eyam Plague’ is for you? #plague #eyam #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 8

Spiritual revival amongst young people predicted by sociologist professor www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

European religious sociologist predicts spiritual revival among young people

Professor urges Churches to respond imaginatively to ‘revolutionary trend’

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Jen Jenkins @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social · Aug 7

The truth of this has been super hard to hold on to.