Gaura

Sunflower

Peruvian Lily

Yuka Flower

Flowers for today 🌱

New musical album released as demand for Daily Prayer app soars | The Church of England A new album of music, The Gift of This New Day, has been released in response to demand from listeners of the Church of England’s Daily Prayer app and podcast.

A new album of music, The Gift of This New Day, has been released in response to demand from listeners of the Church of England’s Daily Prayer app and podcast.

The album is available to buy on CD and on streaming platforms.

Find out more at cofe.io/NewAlbum.

Rob Saner-Haigh to be next Bishop of Carlisle | The Church of England The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of Penrith, Rob Saner-Haigh, as the 68th Bishop of Carlisle, Downing Street has announced.

Good news for Carlisle Diocese

A prayer for the new Pope | The Church of England Join us in prayer as we welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome.

Many congratulations to our Catholic brothers and sisters and prayers for Pope Leo XIV. It was great to be at CTE Enabling Group with Catholic colleagues when the announcement was made. ⛪

4th Sunday of Easter 11 May, Acts 9.36-end; Psalm 23; Revelation 7.9-end; John 10.22-30

Read Cally Hammond's commentary on the readings for 4th Sunday of Easter

Pink Rose

First rose of the year 🌱

Bluebells 🌱

A statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

Very sorry to hear this. He was a good man and had more to offer. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. #CofEPeeps ⛪

Easter socks. #Alleluia #HeIsRisen

Easter joy breaks from Jerusalem even in midst of the all that is so destructive. The resurrection is given to us not as a comfort but as a calling to strive for all that is for life and peace.

Easter candles being lit at an outdoor communion service

Celebration the Resurrection in Warming Valley #CofEPeeps

I totally condemn the Israeli missile attack on the Anglican run Al Ahli hospital in Gaza in the early hours of this morning. The last functioning hospital in Gaza City, this was a place of healing and sanctuary. My Palm Sunday ‘hosanna’ is now a desperately sad and muted one. Lord, have mercy.

Text from an order of service with bold text: "Am aye welcome to come and receive Communion or a blessing".

There's something wrong with this thing... #CofEPeeps

Thank you for this. Many prayers and best wishes. 🙏

Hadn't spotted that. Looked okay when I typed it... 😂

Singing Carmina Burntwood the Newport Pagnell Singers. Okay until it gets fast...

Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.

You think the arbitrary arrest of political dissenters cannot happen in the UK? It already does. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Clock tower at Birmingham University

Blue sky in Birmingham today...

Cadbury Factory

Not sure if this counts as an ecumenical visit, but it's good to celebrate the Quakers today.

Magnolia

Magnolia

Magnolia

Magnolia

Magnolias at Ascott House - fragile and beautiful 🌱

Bullying (by clergy and laity) can be a major issue for churches and the church is looking at ways to address this. But what can be done about the bully who lies? meristemweb.wordpress.com/2024/03/14/b...

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Interior of a Church in Scotland

Good to be in Edinburgh today - meeting CofS and SEC colleagues. We were able to attend a service at the Canongate Kirk for Parliament. The Moderator preached about welcome and service.

Lift up your hearts YouTube video by Tim Norwood

Here's the hymn which was sung at CTE Forum last week. I wrote it last year with various conflicts in mind. Things have not improved since then...

"400,000 children are set to be pulled into poverty over the next decade. This cannot be acceptable. As we look around the communities we serve, it is clear that this is not a time for half measures." Child poverty: senior faith leaders issue moral call for government to be 'bold and ambitious'.

Faith leaders unite in moral call against child poverty

Open letter to the co-chairs of the Ministerial Child Poverty Taskforce calling for greater action on child poverty has been signed by Dr Nicola Brady, CTBI, and senior faith leaders.

ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Poppy Anemone

Poppy Anemone

Daffodils

Grape-hyacinth

Spring flowers coming through... 🌱

Hey #cofepeeps #cofe did you know @BBCRadio3 broadcasts #Compline 10 pm on Sundays in #Lent - do spread the word and of course available via BBC Sounds. Link in next post

A group of people standing outside a conference centre

Great to be with the Anglican delegation at #CTEForum2025 - what an amazing group of people! And what an amazing event! Thankyou to all at @churchesengland.bsky.social #CofEPeeps

CTE Forum 2025 Highlights Video YouTube video by Churches Together in England

I’m so proud to have been part of the team delivering #CTEForum2025 - the broadest Christian gathering in the country this year 😀

Here’s a look at what it was like:

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

#ChurchesTogether