Alleluia! Rejoicing at St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, as The Rev Dr Joseph Ajaefobi was Instituted and Inducted as Rector of Woolwich, in @southwark.anglican.org Diocese. May God bless this church and this community, as Rev Joe and his family join us. @royalgreenwich.bsky.social
I hope so too, thanks Clare. A more 'lentement' Lent...
Thx, Phil - I think I remember that. Love to you both.
What are you giving up for Lent, +Alastair?
Rushing around, mainly…
Walking Māia the black Labrador in torrential rain and mud a few days ago turned out to be too adventurous, fracturing an ankle.
Didn’t prevent getting to St Augustine's, Honor Oak Park today, though.
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Bishop Michael Marshall is leading the entering-Lent #retreat of Bishop’s Staff Meeting at Wychcroft this year.
That is Bishops of Woolwich #8, #11, & #14 in the house.
Great stories shared of God’s goodness in the Woolwich Area parishes and people over the last 51 years. @southwark.anglican.org
The @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted a #Holocaust Memorial Day gathering at Woolwich Town Hall of the Jewish community, and other faith and civic leaders, which I was honoured to attend, and pray.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.
@stpaulsthamesmead.bsky.social
Remembering in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 a recent joint Confirmation Service at the William Temple Church in Thamesmead, alongside Rev Cristina Cipriani (Southern Synod @urc.org.uk), and Rev Jonathan Dean (London District @methodist.org.uk). Such joy! @southwark.anglican.org
@ctslondon.bsky.social Leaders gathered in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 to share stories and pray.
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...
Are you coping at Christmas?
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org
Yes - delighted to have Elliot work with us on it.
Thanks to Elliot for designing our 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas Card.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill O’Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.
Here is the full card,
and Elliot's contacts:
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...
The Woolwich Episcopal Area Card, created by Elliot Asante is featured here: southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
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Smiling woman using sign language during a video call on a laptop in a stylish indoor setting.
🙏#TodayWePray for Ministry amongst Deaf People and Penelope Beschizza (Diocesan contact for Sign Church).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
Thanks for this prayer, +Rosemarie.
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social
A Service of Thanksgiving for Margot Cutting’s Life
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrew’s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link
Pictures from our Diocesan Black History Month service. More to come.
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom
As a co-chair of the London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel, I was involved in supporting this statement, and challenging violence against any faith group, that our communities may live and worship in peace. @southwark.anglican.org
So concerned to hear of this incident at a place of worship; prayers for peace.
St Michael's East Wickham hosted a recent #ParishConversation. Pupils at StMichaels school had challenging questions for +Alastair! We met Trustees of EW&W War Memorial Trust & heard stories and dreams from PCC members. Thanks to Rev Yunghee, and all who joined us. @southwark.anglican.org
Rev Daniel French is appointed to a new post of Chaplain to Greenwich University, and licensed at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel.
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org
"Shine as a light in the world
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org
Candidates from St Mary Magdalene, Peckham, joined others at St Andrew, Catford for a spirited Confirmation service.
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
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Joyful candidates at St George the Martyr, Borough, Southwark at their confirmation - amazing stories of faith.
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
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Good to be at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social for the licensing of David Roche and Tristan Alexander-Watts as chaplains this week. Thanks for support from Vanessa, Simon, chaplaincy colleagues and others on the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust team. @southwark.anglican.org
Come and join us at The Angel, Rotherhithe, 6:30pm Friday 19 Sept, for Beer & Theology, and the chance to consider the Aotearoa/New Zealand Anglican Church's 3 Tikangas :
We’re back this Friday (19th), after the summer holidays, with a talk by Bishop Alastair Cutting on his experience of diversity in the church of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 6:30pm at The Angel Pub, Rotherhithe - all welcome!