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I am shaking hands with Pope Francis

I am presenting pope Francis with a gift

Group photo of the delegation from Manchester who had a private audience with Pope Francis

Three years ago today

Incredible and genuinely life shaping encounter, for which I am deeply grateful

oprah winfrey is holding a microphone with her arms in the air and says everybody gets a spreadsheet !! Alt: oprah winfrey is holding a microphone with her arms in the air and says everybody gets a spreadsheet !!

Yesterday I did a shout out to the congregation for help developing and maintaining a spreadsheet to closely monitor our energy and water use

I have been overwhelmed with the response which is just brilliant and also reveals the deep level of spreadsheet love there is in our congregation!

Hope you enjoy the film. I loved it

View of Cologne from the train. River in foreground, bridge in background

Large lake in Lichtenstein

Northern Italy, mountains in background

Vineyard in northern italy

Three years ago today I took the train from Manchester to Rome

The journey was spectacular, taking me through the Alps and through countries I would not normally visit. It was longer than a flight, but much more rewarding

65 days until my next epic train journey!!
#FlightFree #Train

Really sad to hear today of the death of a brilliant and committed eco champion in the diocese. The eco work in Manchester happens only because of the fantastic network of lay people who do the work at the grassroots. Kath was one such person and she made a real difference

May she rest in peace 💚

CELEBRATE THE POWER OF LITERATURE AND ART GOOD NEIGHBOURS MANCHESTER THURS 23 APRIL 2-8pm CROSS STREET CHAPEL M2 INL FREE-EVERYONE WELCOME Manchester Metropolitan University Part of the FETE OF BRITAIN

Delighted to be contributing a very small bit to the Hey! festival next week. If you are in Manchester, check it out- the whole programme looks really good

Our cathedral walks have been a source of joy. They started as a way to familiarise ourselves with the residual parish, and they have become a way to build community, with new people joining each time

Jesus spent a fair chunk of his ministry walking and eating. It's easy to see why

Photo of me standing outside the white cathedral wall of San Thome Cathedral, three large doors

Large white church of San Thome Cathedral

Another exterior shot of San Thoma

San Thome Cathedral in Chennai.

Dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle, who declared Jesus to be 'My Lord and My God' and, tradition has it, brought the Christian church to South India

Definitely featuring in my sermon today...

Life goals right there

That sounds amazing - and a part of Britain I have had very little experience of

😂 I'm saying nothing...

The Unbelievable Truth - Series 32 - 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts - BBC Sounds Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.

*Spoiler alert*

Apparently British Anglican clergy are offered martial arts training by their union??!

Can anyone confirm this?!!

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Pilgrimage - The Road to Holy Island: Episode 1 Seven celebrities make a pilgrimage through the stunning landscapes of north east England to one of Britain’s most important pilgrimage sites, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

I love Pilgrimage. On the way to Holy Island, this series takes pilgrims to Durham Cathedral, where I was confirmed at the Easter dawn service

A previous series led me to do the North Wales pilgrimage. Tempted to explore the North East again...

Pilgrimage: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002trqw

And a deep gratitude is owed to all the vergers and musicians for all that they do. It's an incredible week, but completely consuming

😂 Sorry, turns out I am *that* gal

(recognising that she is missing the point of the post, whispers....Easter isn't over.....)

Agreed, much of it bothers me. It's complicated, right?!

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

I'm sceptical re space travel but I can't deny the light & hope Artemis II has given

The incredible imagery, the camaraderie, the accomplishment & the imagination to achieve it, all reminding me of the abundant gift & artistry in creation

Prayers for a safe return
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Photo of earth set from Artemis ll

The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end

Amen

Our help is in the name of the Lord

who made heaven and earth

#Compline

💯 facts

#Manc #Manchester

It's absolutely horrible and completely normal. I hope you have managed to write more, since

View as night falls
#StudyLeave
#Library

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It's Gladstone's Library in Hawarden, Wales

And I fully agree #LibrariesMatter

It is my idea of heaven. Beautiful library that is also a place where you can stay over. With a lovely restaurant when you need food. Absolutely ideal when trying to get a thesis written!

Upper floor of Gladstone's library. The mezzanine runs all around the upper floor. View of opposite mezzanine with desks and bookshelves.

Current view

#StudyLeave

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a cartoon drawing of a chocolate egg with a cat tail and paws Alt: a cartoon drawing of a chocolate egg with a cat tail and paws

Home

Currently about 60% chocolate and climbing

It has been a glorious weekend

Happy Easter, Rachel x

A child's hand cut out in paper, with their writing in it, reading love it when Jesus....when he comes back alive

I love it when Jesus....when he comes back alive

Hard agree

Christ is risen! Alleluia!!

A very happy Easter to you all