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Lizzie Longhurst 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) @ldoglonghurst.bsky.social · 1d

Bishop Michael has written an open letter, with others in the local community which I echo:
www.cofebirmingham.com/news-stories...

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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 1d

“I’ll put it bluntly, Robert is wrong… it’s actually a very integrated place... Not the definition of a slum.”

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands 2017-24, responds to Robert Jenrick's comments on Handsworth.

#Newsnight

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Lizzie Longhurst 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) @ldoglonghurst.bsky.social · 1d

Handsworth is a diverse place and that is part of what makes it a great and interesting place to live and work, and for me to exercise my priestly ministry.

Do come and visit if you get the chance!
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Lizzie Longhurst 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) @ldoglonghurst.bsky.social · 1d

When walking down the street people are always willing to say hello. Jenrick is making comments which are hurtful, and which don't reflect the nature of the place.
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Lizzie Longhurst 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) @ldoglonghurst.bsky.social · 1d

As the priest of one of the churches in Handsworth I have to say that I don't recognise the place that Robert Jenrick is talking about. Having lived here for just over a year, I've had nothing but a warm welcome from people of all backgrounds and all faiths.
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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Aug 27

Come and explore one of Birmingham's most historic churches on St Mary's Patronal Open Day, on Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW.

#OpenDay #AllWelcome #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham #ChurchOfEngland

A square image which has a section of a stained/painted glass window depicting Jesus’ ascension into heaven, his nativity, and his calming of the storm, at the top which is overlayed with text which reads “St Mary’s Church, Handsworth”. Underneath this is white text on a blue background which reads “Come and explore one of Birmingham's most historic churches on St Mary's Patronal Open Day. Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RW. Refreshments will be available all day.”

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Aug 9

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, this Sunday, the 10th August at 11am.
#AllWelcome #EighthSundayAfterTrinity #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

A square image with a blue background that has a stained-glass image of Jesus teaching on the right-hand side of the square. To the left of this is wording which reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 10th August at 11am. Readings: Isaiah 1.1, 10-20, Psalm 50.1–8, 23–24, Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16 & Luke 12.32–40”.

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · Aug 5

New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation

47% of people think immigration is primarily illegal. There were 4% irregular arrivals in March

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Jul 29

Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago.

We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · Jul 25

Facts

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Thomas Sharp (he / they) 🏳️‍🌈 @thomasmsharp.bsky.social · Jul 26

I can't be there this weekend in London. But prayer and proactive allyship continues for trans people in the UK and further afield.

a transgender flag with the word rights in the corner

ALT: a transgender flag with the word rights in the corner

media.tenor.com

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Jul 5

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Third Sunday after Trinity, this Sunday, the 6th July at 11am.
#AllWelcome #ThirdSundayAfterTrinity #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

A square image with an orangey/beige background that has an icon of Jesus sending out the 70 to preach the gospel on the right-hand side. To the left of this is wording that reads; “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the Third Sunday after Trinity, Sunday 6th July at 11am, Readings: 2 Kings 5.1-14, Psalm 30, Galatians 6. 7–16 & Luke 10.1-11, 16-20”.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sometimes parish ministry doesnt look quite likw you expect, but it was a joy to be invited by our local church school @stmarysb20 to share in the very exciting alpaca and ice cream day, which is what it says on the tin, alpacas and ice cream.

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A picture of four alpacas on the St Mary's School field

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Jun 5

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the feast of Pentecost, this Sunday, the 8th of June at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Pentecost #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

An image which on the right hand side has a snippet of a photo of one of the stained glass windows at canterbury cathedral which depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit at the first Pentecost. To the left of this, on light beige background, is text which reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on Pentecost Sunday, Sunday 8th June at 11am, Readings: Genesis 11.1–9, Psalm 104:26-37, Acts 2.1–21 & John 14.8–17, 25–27”.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · May 9

The 8th of May was a busy day at St Mary’s, we welcomed St Theresa’s RC School’s year 4 class who explored the church and churchyard After this the church was open for all to see the VE display, & the day was topped off with ringing at 6.30pm to celebrate anniversary.

The image is a photograph of the VE commemoration day display, that includes, a union jack flag, VE day posters, a poppy dress, and other union jack themed decorations.

The image is a photograph of six people in the bell tower of St Mary’s Handsworth, who have just rung the bells to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · May 7

All are welcome to the St Mary's Handsworth VE day 80th anniversary open afternoon, on the 8th May 2025.
All are welcome to view the VE day display and explore the church. Refreshments available from 12noon.
Please do listen out for the VE day ringing from 6.30pm.
#VEDay #HandsworthStMary #VE80

Image with a dark blue background, which has gold coloured twxt which reads: "St Mary's Handsworth VE day 80th anniversary open afternoon, on the 8th May 2025. All are welcome to view the VE day display and explore the church. Refreshments available from 12noon. Please do listen out for the VE day ringing from 6.30pm."

To the left of the wording is a celebrating VEday banner.

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Lizzie Longhurst 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) @ldoglonghurst.bsky.social · Apr 9

St Mary’s is looking to recruit a self-employed Interim Director of Music who is a skilled musician and has a strong ability to lead a church choir which is predominantly made up of primary school aged children.
For more information please visit: handsworthstmary.org/interim-dire...
#MusicVacancy

Image with a blue background which on the top half of the image has a faded picture of children singing in a choir. Underneath this is white text which reads “St Mary’s is looking to recruit a self-employed Interim Director of Music who is a skilled musician and has a strong ability to lead a church choir which is predominantly made up of primary school aged children, and whose primary purpose is to edify worship as part of the Sunday Parish Eucharist service. Informal enquiries may be made to the Rector; Revd Lizzie Longhurst on 07594731122 or rector@handsworthstmary.org”.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Apr 5

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the Fith Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 6th April at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #FifthSundayOfLent #Pasiontide #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

An image which on the left hand side has a pale green background with text that reads as follows: “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday 6th April at 11am, Readings: Isaiah 43.16–21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3.4b–14 & John 12.1–8”. On the right hand side a small extract of a stained-glass window from Chartres Cathedral depicting Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with oil.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Apr 5

All welcome to the Holy Week services at St Mary’s!

#HolyWeek #AllWelcome #Lent #Pasiontide #Eucharist #MorningPrayer #EveningPrayer #StationsOfTheCross #MaundyThursday #GoodFriday #Easter #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

An image with a purple background and white text which reads as follows: “Sunday 13th April – Palm Sunday, 8am - BCP Holy Communion, 11am - Parish Eucharist, Monday 14th April / Tuesday 15th April / Wednesday 16th April, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11.30am – Stations of the Cross, 12 noon – Said Eucharist, 7pm – Compline, Thursday 17th April – Maundy Thursday, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11am – Chrism Mass at Birmingham Cathedral, 12 noon – Stations of the Cross, 7pm – Foot washing, liturgy of the Last Super and Vigil, Friday 18th April – Good Friday, 8.30am – Morning Prayer, 11am – Walk of witness meeting at St Augustine’s Church, Handsworth, 2pm – Liturgy of the Last hour, Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday, 8am - BCP Holy Communion, 11am - Parish Eucharist”. To left of this a photo of the central panel of the west window at St Mary’s depicting the crucifixion.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Mar 29

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, this Sunday, the 30th March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #Lent #MotherignSunday #FourthSundayOfLent #Laerte #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #HandsworthStMary #COfEBirmingham

An image, which on the left had side has a off white / light green background with text that reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday 30th March at 11am. Readings: Exodus 2.1–10, Psalm 34.11–20, 2 Corinthians 1.3–7 & John 19:25-27.” TO the left of this, is a photo of the central panel of the stained glass window from St Mark’s church Bromley of the Angel Gabriel coming to the blessed Virgin Mary and announcing the birth of Christ.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Mar 4

All welcome to the Ash Wednesday services this Wednesday, 5th March at 11.30am at St Mary's Church & the Handsworth & Winson Green Group Ash Wednesday service at 7pm, hosted by St Jame's Church (B21 0HN).

Ashing will be offered at both services.

#AllWelcome #AshWednesday #HandsworthAndWinsonGreen

Image with a dark grey back ground with white text that reads: "St Mary's, HandsworthAsh Wednesday Eucharists" underneath this, is a white cross, followed by more text which reads: " This Wednesday, 5th March at 11.30am at St Mary's Church &The Handsworth & Winson Green Group Ash Wednesday service at 7pm, hosted by St James (B21 0HN) Ashing will be offered at both services."

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Mar 1

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the last Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, 1st March at 11am.
#AllWelcome #LastBeforeLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #DioceseOfBirmingham #HandsworthStMary #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution

Image with a orange/beige background which has text on the right half of the image which reads: “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the on the last Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 1st March at 11am. Readings: Exodus 34.29–35, Psalm 99,
2 Corinthians 3.12—4.2 & Luke 9.28-36, 37-43a.” To the left of this picture of a stained glass window dipicting the transfiguration from Durham Cathedral.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Feb 22

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the second Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 23rd February at 11am.
#AllWelcome #SecondBeforeLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #DioceseOfBirmingham #HandsworthStMary #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution

Image with a green/yellow/beige background which has text on the right half of the image which reads: “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the on the second Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 23rd February at 11am. Readings: Genesis 2:4-9,15-24, Psalm 65, Revelation 4 & Luke 8.22–25.” To the left of this picture of a stained glass window from the Sorrowful Mother Shrine depicting Jesus calming the storm as in Luke 8. This picture was online here https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g50077-d4599978-i211708530-Sorrowful_Mother_Shrine-Bellevue_Ohio.html.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Feb 15

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the third Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 16th February at 11am.
#AllWelcome #ThirdBeforeLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #DioceseOfBirmingham #HandsworthStMary #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution

Image with a grey/blue background which has text on the right hand side which reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the on the third Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 16th February at 11am. Readings: Jeremiah 17.5–10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15.12–20 & Luke 6.17–26”. To the left of this picture of a medieval stained glass window from the Wyrley chapel at St Marys, depicting Jesus preaching yo someone in need.

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Handsworth St Mary’s @handsworthstmary.bsky.social · Feb 8

All welcome to the Parish Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, Handsworth, on the fourth Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 9th February at 11am.
#AllWelcome #FourthBeforeLent #ParishEucharist #ChurchOfEngland #DioceseOfBirmingham #HandsworthStMary #CathedralOfTheIndustrialRevolution

Image with a light blue background which has text on the right hand side which reads “St Mary's Handsworth, Parish Eucharist, on the on the fourth Sunday before Lent, this Sunday, the 9th February at 11am. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-13, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15.1–11 & Luke 5.1–11”. To the left of this picture of a medieval stained glass window from Canterbury cathedral, depicting the bumper catch of fish by Simon and other disciples found in Luke 5.

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