#Unity: today speaking at Morning Prayers Chapel of Unity @CoventryCathedral around #empathy in a time when the King meets the Pope for Prayer in 60th Anniversary #NostraAetate. ‘Unity among people is not sameness; it is a communion of distinct persons who meet authentically’ (E.Stein). From acorns…

Unity: colourful new and old ribbons woven together around an old bicycle wheel - dovetailing endings and new beginnings into a creative and inclusive mele… new West Midlands District launched yesterday…@methodist.org.uk

From whichever way you approach @MethodistGB the #WestMidlands District ‘new church’ you can be sure of a really warm & inclusive welcome. Launched today with prayers, many thanks to forbears et al, ecumenical siblings - while recognising ‘we’re not complete without you’ #newchurch #inclusivechurch

Great that churches comprising @Methodist_SWC joining @WarksPride again in @LeamingtonSpa. Last year was brilliant inclusive fun with very meaningful conversations, joining people from many backgrounds &all over the place and far away… #LoveIsLove #PRIDE2025 #AllAreWelcome

Could you be a Trustee of national network @InclusiveChurch? We believe in a church which affirms everyone – and we’re seeking committed people who share our vision. As a trustee you’ll use your skills and experience to help guide us through the next chapter
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#Methodist Wolverhampton&Shrewsbury and Birmingham Districts @MethodistGB merge comprising 320 churches B’ham Wolv’ton Black Country Worcs Warks Herefordshire Shrops Staffs - diverse raceðnicity social&economic sexual orientation&gender age&background, theological & political belief. Welcomes all

#FootWashing: looking forward joining @dalestreetMC Leamington Spa Maundy Thursday eve Holy Communion Service. Everyone welcome to join us. Contemplate, reflect on Last Supper &the days ahead. Bread/non-alcoholic wine. Prayers while feet and/or hands washed - taking time… for you & no pressure

Great to see a #SocialJustice and #ECO savvy @methodist.org.uk church. Promoting @livingwageuk.bsky.social and a butterfly sanctuary with flowers for wider community…

#MotheringSunday: inclusive at AcocksGreen @methodist.org.uk

#MotheringSunday coming soon. Sometimes known as #MothersDay and either can be a pastorally very sensitive day trying to ensure an inclusive balance. Gone (mostly) are the days of children picking flowers from hedgerows… this inclusive prayer may help.

Good to see @methodist.org.uk President of Conference comments. @JPIT

#SoulFood: Justice Conversation – around 19 acres of Peckwood Forest Space @Bhammeth @MethodistGB near Redditch. An intentional counter-cultural resting space which can provoke thoughts of injustice and actions to bring about a better world…youtu.be/E5Rxbpeb2vM?si… via @YouTube

#Bread: good to reflect on bread in #Lent. Remembering ‘Journey Bread’ from days in Belize and Jamaica. Made fresh ones to distribute to everyone at Great Barr @methodist.org.uk Birmingham on Sunday morning to help engagement, inclusion and contextualise reading. Also for ‘shut-in’ family members.

#HolyCommunion: looking forward with great expectation joining Northgate @methodist.org.uk Warwick today. Sharing bread baked in their weekly Bread Kitchen. All welcome at the Table. Privileged to listen to personal testimony. Service sheets with readings & some extra for those shut-in’ or working.

#SolidarityWithPalestinePeople Fair-trade gifts in #Palestine Bethlehem. Joined Chaplaincy team Coventry university with @methodist.org.uk ministers and @paxchristi1961.bsky.social reps. Sharing UN International Day’24 - practitioner reconciliation experiences over many yrs Israel Palestine Gaza.

#Luton facing bad news but interesting to hear story of the days of 25,000 employees at #Vauxhall with 1,000 ShopStewards. Heady days on a factory floor thru eyes of #Chaplains in the #workplace. #Faith @wearelutontown.bsky.social @bbcradio4.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #interfaith

#Farmers live in communities. What would your community be like without them?

Election#. This advice from John Wesley is a tough one to follow… but one of wisdom. Trying to put it into practice… now let’s get on with it - challenge injustice with sharpness… to make the world a better place for everyone ala John3.16.

#HushTheNoise… snow beautifully quietens most things as we wake-up at home in Warwickshire this morning. Mindful tho of so people hurting in many places where noise obliterates humanity on many levels. #Hope