Symon Hill
@symonhill.bsky.social
Left-wing queer Christian. Author, Baptist Minister-in-Training, university chaplain and history tutor. Working class, socialist, green, pacifist, bisexual.
Author of 'The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money, sex and violence'.
Author of 'The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money, sex and violence'.
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Symon Hill
@symonhill.bsky.social
· Jul 4
It's 11.59. I support #PalestineAction!
I have lots of respect for #JeremyCorbyn and #ZarahSultana but #YourParty is increasingly looking like a farce. You could get the impression that its main aim is to break the record for most splits in a party before it's even launched. Meanwhile, @greenparty.org.uk is storming ahead.
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I have lots of respect for #JeremyCorbyn and #ZarahSultana but #YourParty is increasingly looking like a farce. You could get the impression that its main aim is to break the record for most splits in a party before it's even launched. Meanwhile, @greenparty.org.uk is storming ahead.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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#BlackFriday, my arse. Like most people in Britain, I'd never even heard of it until a few years ago. We don't need any more festivals of commercialism.
November 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#BlackFriday, my arse. Like most people in Britain, I'd never even heard of it until a few years ago. We don't need any more festivals of commercialism.
Church leaders warn of the dangers of #ChristianNationalism in the UK, reports the @churchtimes.bsky.social:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202.... It's good they're starting to wake up to the danger, but we need a much bolder Christian response to the far-right threat!
#JesusWasARefugee
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202.... It's good they're starting to wake up to the danger, but we need a much bolder Christian response to the far-right threat!
#JesusWasARefugee
Take care that ‘quiet revival’ is not ‘stolen’ by a form of Christian nationalism, churches told
To avoid stifling growth, be discerning about English nationalist impulses, conference on ‘responding to the rebirth’ hears
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Church leaders warn of the dangers of #ChristianNationalism in the UK, reports the @churchtimes.bsky.social:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202.... It's good they're starting to wake up to the danger, but we need a much bolder Christian response to the far-right threat!
#JesusWasARefugee
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202.... It's good they're starting to wake up to the danger, but we need a much bolder Christian response to the far-right threat!
#JesusWasARefugee
"Father, forgive us, we don't know what we're doing": symonhill.org/2025/11/24/f... (My sermon yesterday at Sherbourne Community Church in #Coventry, about the death of Jesus, forgiveness, anti-Semitism and resistance to empire).
Father forgive us, we don’t know what we’re doing
Yesterday (Sunday 23rd November 2025) I led worship at Sherbourne Community Church in Coventry. It is always an honour to be asked to do so. Below is the text of my sermon. To be clear: this is bas…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Father, forgive us, we don't know what we're doing": symonhill.org/2025/11/24/f... (My sermon yesterday at Sherbourne Community Church in #Coventry, about the death of Jesus, forgiveness, anti-Semitism and resistance to empire).
I'm a Christian, and I don't give a toss what #Tesco call their trees:
symonhill.org/2025/11/24/i... (my latest blog post).
#Christmas #ChristmasTrees #farright #JesusWasARefugee
symonhill.org/2025/11/24/i... (my latest blog post).
#Christmas #ChristmasTrees #farright #JesusWasARefugee
I’m a Christian, and I don’t give a toss what Tesco call their trees
Some people are getting very angry with Tesco for calling their Christmas trees “evergreen trees”. The usual claims of “they’re banning Christmas” are especially loud …
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November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'm a Christian, and I don't give a toss what #Tesco call their trees:
symonhill.org/2025/11/24/i... (my latest blog post).
#Christmas #ChristmasTrees #farright #JesusWasARefugee
symonhill.org/2025/11/24/i... (my latest blog post).
#Christmas #ChristmasTrees #farright #JesusWasARefugee
Despite claims by the far-right, nobody is actually trying to stop them using #ChristmasTrees (a German idea) or traditions of #SantaClaus (based on a Turkish saint) to celebrate the birth of #Jesus (a Middle Eastern refugee). They'll do all this to show how British they are.
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Despite claims by the far-right, nobody is actually trying to stop them using #ChristmasTrees (a German idea) or traditions of #SantaClaus (based on a Turkish saint) to celebrate the birth of #Jesus (a Middle Eastern refugee). They'll do all this to show how British they are.
"‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt". (Matthew 2,13-14)
#JesusWasARefugee
#JesusWasARefugee
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt". (Matthew 2,13-14)
#JesusWasARefugee
#JesusWasARefugee
Right-wing nationalists are already shouting "They're banning #Christmas!" when they see an innocuous reference to "Winter Lights" or suchlike. In reality of course, nobody is trying to stop them celebrating the birth of #Jesus, a Middle Eastern refugee.
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Right-wing nationalists are already shouting "They're banning #Christmas!" when they see an innocuous reference to "Winter Lights" or suchlike. In reality of course, nobody is trying to stop them celebrating the birth of #Jesus, a Middle Eastern refugee.
Why do Christians so often make the Gospel sound like bad news? If we're not preaching *good news*, we're not preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
My sermon at Kingshill #Baptist Church in #Buckinghamshire last month:
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/i...
My sermon at Kingshill #Baptist Church in #Buckinghamshire last month:
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/i...
If we’re not preaching good news, we’re not preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ
On Sunday 11th October this year, I had the honour of preaching at Kingshill Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire (pictured). The village of Little Kingshill is a more rural location than I am used to…
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November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Why do Christians so often make the Gospel sound like bad news? If we're not preaching *good news*, we're not preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
My sermon at Kingshill #Baptist Church in #Buckinghamshire last month:
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/i...
My sermon at Kingshill #Baptist Church in #Buckinghamshire last month:
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/i...
The peace proclaimed by #Jesus is not a shallow avoidance of conflict but an active challenge to violence, oppression & injustice (my sermon for #RemembranceSunday last week; sorry not to post it sooner!).
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/t...
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/t...
The Gospel of Hope on Remembrance Sunday
On Remembrance Sunday a week ago (9th November 2025), I had the honour of preaching at Renew Inclusive Church, a Baptist church in Cambridge. They are very hospitable and made me very welcome. Belo…
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November 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The peace proclaimed by #Jesus is not a shallow avoidance of conflict but an active challenge to violence, oppression & injustice (my sermon for #RemembranceSunday last week; sorry not to post it sooner!).
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/t...
symonhill.org/2025/11/16/t...
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Sixty-five years ago today, four first-graders desegregated New Orleans's public schools: Ruby Bridges at William Frantz Elementary School, and Leona Tate, Tessie Provost, and Gail Etienne at McDonogh 19 Elementary School. They faced violent mobs and threats to their lives. They were 6 years old. 🗃
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sixty-five years ago today, four first-graders desegregated New Orleans's public schools: Ruby Bridges at William Frantz Elementary School, and Leona Tate, Tessie Provost, and Gail Etienne at McDonogh 19 Elementary School. They faced violent mobs and threats to their lives. They were 6 years old. 🗃
"Man has photo taken on birthday" is the 4th most prominent news story on the #BBC website. Far from having a left-wing bias, the BBC can barely mention the Windsor family without descending into creepy subservience.
#NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New photo for King Charles's 77th birthday
The picture shows the king at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk, holding a shepherd's crook.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"Man has photo taken on birthday" is the 4th most prominent news story on the #BBC website. Far from having a left-wing bias, the BBC can barely mention the Windsor family without descending into creepy subservience.
#NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm inspired to hear of the sharply increased turnout at the National Alternative #RemembranceSunday Ceremony organised by the #PeacePledgeUnion. For the first time in years, I couldn't make it (as I was preaching in #Cambridge) I'm wearing my #WhitePoppy.
www.ppu.org.uk/news/white-p...
www.ppu.org.uk/news/white-p...
White poppy ceremonies held in memory of all victims of war, amid soaring casualties worldwide
White poppy ceremonies across the UK on Remembrance Sunday marked a year of record global casualties in conflict zones.
www.ppu.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'm inspired to hear of the sharply increased turnout at the National Alternative #RemembranceSunday Ceremony organised by the #PeacePledgeUnion. For the first time in years, I couldn't make it (as I was preaching in #Cambridge) I'm wearing my #WhitePoppy.
www.ppu.org.uk/news/white-p...
www.ppu.org.uk/news/white-p...
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The only poppy I wear now. And this year, yes, had so many positive comments
November 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The only poppy I wear now. And this year, yes, had so many positive comments
If you doubt the undemocratic influence of the US establishment over the UK, never forget that the #BBC's right-wing biases (such as massively disproportionate air time for #Farage over years) never led to resignations, but the boss has resigned over editing a far-right despot's speech.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's 2 years since I left the staff of the #PeacePledgeUnion but I'm still an enthusiastic PPU member & #WhitePoppy wearer! It's great to see the media attention around #WhitePoppies this year. It's vital we #RememberThemAll by working for peace.
www.ppu.org.uk/news/mark-ry...
www.ppu.org.uk/news/mark-ry...
Mark Rylance to speak at white poppy ceremony marking rising civilian casualties in war
This Remembrance Sunday, acclaimed actor Sir Mark Rylance will speak at the national white poppy ceremony in London.The event, the National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, will focus on the catastro...
www.ppu.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's 2 years since I left the staff of the #PeacePledgeUnion but I'm still an enthusiastic PPU member & #WhitePoppy wearer! It's great to see the media attention around #WhitePoppies this year. It's vital we #RememberThemAll by working for peace.
www.ppu.org.uk/news/mark-ry...
www.ppu.org.uk/news/mark-ry...
This #RemembranceDay, wear a #WhitePoppy - to remember *all* victims of war, to stand for peace and to reject militarism: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance-...
#WhitePoppies #RememberThemAll
#WhitePoppies #RememberThemAll
Remembrance & White Poppies
The white poppy has been worn in the run-up to Remembrance Day for over ninety years, as a symbol of remembrance and peace.White poppies are worn every year by thousands of people across the UK and be...
www.ppu.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This #RemembranceDay, wear a #WhitePoppy - to remember *all* victims of war, to stand for peace and to reject militarism: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance-...
#WhitePoppies #RememberThemAll
#WhitePoppies #RememberThemAll
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
Is this really what Christians should spend £40million on? I couldn't possibly encourage anyone to donate to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Work to start on Warwickshire Eternal Wall prayer monument
Project leaders say the 51m (167ft) monument, containing one million bricks, will be open in 2028.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Is this really what Christians should spend £40million on? I couldn't possibly encourage anyone to donate to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I was very pleased to be invited onto @bylinepodcast.bsky.social by @goldbergradio.bsky.social to discuss #AndrewMountbattenWindsor, the future of the monarchy and how inequality is actively harming victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
#AbolishtheMonarchy #NotMyKing #NotMyPrince
#AbolishtheMonarchy #NotMyKing #NotMyPrince
NEW EPISODE:
The former Prince Andrew: An Heir Of Entitlement
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social talks to proud repubican @symonhill.bsky.social
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The former Prince Andrew: An Heir Of Entitlement
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social talks to proud repubican @symonhill.bsky.social
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Byline Podcast: The Former Prince Andrew: An Heir Of Entitlement
Adrian Goldberg discusses the demotion of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor with Symon Hill, who was wrongly arrested for shouting 'who arrested him' during a proclamation for King Charles. Learn more abo...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I was very pleased to be invited onto @bylinepodcast.bsky.social by @goldbergradio.bsky.social to discuss #AndrewMountbattenWindsor, the future of the monarchy and how inequality is actively harming victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
#AbolishtheMonarchy #NotMyKing #NotMyPrince
#AbolishtheMonarchy #NotMyKing #NotMyPrince
Perhaps anyone else accused of raping a teenager can offer not to call themself a prince or live in a palace and then say that they hope this will draw a line under the matter, and please can we all move on?
#AndrewWindsor
#AndrewWindsor
October 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Perhaps anyone else accused of raping a teenager can offer not to call themself a prince or live in a palace and then say that they hope this will draw a line under the matter, and please can we all move on?
#AndrewWindsor
#AndrewWindsor
I would like to point out that I also don't get to call myself a prince or like in a palace, and I'm not a sex criminal. By what fucked-up definition of "consequences" is #AndrewWindsor being held to account, let alone "punished"?
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I would like to point out that I also don't get to call myself a prince or like in a palace, and I'm not a sex criminal. By what fucked-up definition of "consequences" is #AndrewWindsor being held to account, let alone "punished"?
Even by the standards of new left-wing parties, #YourParty are quite remarkable in managing to have two major splits before they've even officially launched. Thankfully, the #GreenParty, #PlaidCymru & others are providing effective left-wing opposition to #Starmer's excuse for a #LabourParty.
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Even by the standards of new left-wing parties, #YourParty are quite remarkable in managing to have two major splits before they've even officially launched. Thankfully, the #GreenParty, #PlaidCymru & others are providing effective left-wing opposition to #Starmer's excuse for a #LabourParty.