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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

@methodist.org.uk @theologyeverywhere.bsky.social Philip Richter is a Methodist Presbyter and former member of the Connexional Team; please could you re-post?

Photography with Deeper Vision - Sarum College

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Moving from snapshots to images that nourish your spirit How do photography and spirituality inspire each other? Can photography be an aid to contemplation? Photography can offer unique perspectives o...

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 3d

It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate

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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 19d

The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.

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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 7d

Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.

Michael Hahn (Sarum College) -- An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality

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Michael Hahn @mshahn.bsky.social · 4d

Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice.

Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...

YouTube video by Sarum Learning Resources

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 8d

It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Poetry for Matthew's Gospel in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - Sarum College

A day on poetry and art of Matthew's Gospel and illuminate the Scriptures for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons 2025-2026.

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 8d

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 8d

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Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis - Sarum College

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 8d

The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November:
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

A day to think holistically about evangelistic ministries, mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.

Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK

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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 New publication 🚨

One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

This study explores what autistic Christians who attend evangelical churches in the UK find both valuable and challenging about how they experience faith, worship, and community within these contex...

www.tandfonline.com

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10d

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10d

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10d

Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10d

@ianlasch.bsky.social this reminded me so much of your research as I read it, and then I scrolled down to the by-line...! 🤣🤣🤣

All Are Welcome - The Methodist Church

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 12d

Methodists in Britain have responded to community tension and division by making a film, with more than 140 congregations singing the hymn “All Are Welcome” and shouting that same message in many languages

God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached. That's the good news.

www.methodist.org.uk

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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 12d

"Empathy can be developed and discerned, even when there is a significant barrier in language and lifeworld. It can contribute to the kind of understanding needed for the task of practical theology."

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