Advert with circular icons depicting themes such as a Celtic cross, saints, prayer, ecology and love to publicise upcoming Christian Spirituality and Theology short courses offered at Westcott House. Courses listed are Life in Liturgy, Christian Mysticism East and West, Children's Spirituality, Christianity and Ecology, The Mystery of Love.

Seeking to expand your knowledge in Christian Spirituality & Theology? As our new term approaches, we’re running a range of short courses beginning next month. Taught as part of our ARU MAs, these courses are open to all & can be taken for credit. More details on our website: https://buff.ly/rv09RrC

Poster advertising a short course titled 'Medieval Church History'.

Registrations for our short course on Medieval Church History closes next Tuesday 28 April. Join Rostislav Tkachenko to discover how developments in medieval Christianity have shaped contemporary practices and global debates. Scan QR for booking/course details or visit https://buff.ly/E39vSht

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Join our May Open Day to learn about the opportunities we can offer at Westcott House for training, formation for ministry, and independent study. If you’d like to come along for a visit or to have a look around, why not book a place! Register via the QR code or visit: https://buff.ly/hB36SsP

A brick building at Westcott House surrounded by greenery from Old Court Garden, inset with an image of the word love, promoting an online short course titled 'The Mystery of Love'.

What is love? Join Dr Christoph Schneider, Academic Director at IOCS for a lively debate in this short course. Engage with primary texts & navigate the journey of love from the pre-Christian era up to the 21st century to delve into its philosophical & theological features. https://buff.ly/j4Mkwfg

The Revd Ayo Audu, newly appointed Director of Contextual Training at Westcott House.

Westcott House is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Ayodeji Audu as their new Director of Contextual Training, with effect from September 2026. Ayo’s experience of ministry, mission & community outreach will be a great blessing in our work. Full announcement: https://buff.ly/55wQ43t

2/2 We are enormously grateful of the time Bishop Paul invested in the House, through the work he carried out as our Chair, the wisdom he shared whilst teaching on our Ministry for Life programme, and the time he spent with our community. We wish him every joy and future happiness in his retirement.

The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson holding a farewell gift from the community and pictured with the Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes in the dining hall at Westcott House.

1/2 Earlier in the term, we also said farewell to our Chair of Trustees, the Rt Revd Paul Ferguson who recently stepped down from his role.

Revd Jennifer Totney presiding at the Eucharist, along with members of her tutor group pictured at the altar in the chapel of Westcott House.

Revd Jennifer Totney along with two of her tutees preparing to serve Communion.

The altar party starting to process from the altar at the end of the Eucharist.

Revd Jennifer Totney, and two tutees processing on their way back to the sacristy.

With thanks to our VP, Rachel, for sharing these – a few pics from the final Community Eucharist of term where Jennifer presided for us one last time, with assistance from a special helper, and members of her tutor group in the altar party.

Revd Jennifer Totney on the terrace in Old Court Garden with the Principal and colleagues from Westcott House receiving a farewell gift from the community.

The end of term brought an opportunity to say farewell to our Director of Contextual Training, Revd Jennifer Totney, pictured with colleagues before taking up post in the Diocese of Carlisle as Ministry Development Lead. Jennifer will be much missed but goes with our prayers for her future ministry.

How do we regard & value the natural world? What's the role of the human in creation & in relation to other creatures? Engage with timely underlying questions raised by the environmental crisis in this course led by Dr Elizabeth Theokritoff, Associate Lecturer at IOCS. Info: https://buff.ly/dgGVOP5

Missed our recent Open Evening? Book a place at our upcoming Open Day in May to explore the opportunities we offer for training, formation for ministry, and independent study at Westcott House. Scan the QR for more info/register or visit: https://buff.ly/hB36SsP

#vocation #ordination #discernment

Close up of delicate pink magnolia blossoms against the backdrop of a wooden bench, daffodils and the cloisters in Old Court Garden, Westcott House. Text: Christ is Risen! May you have a Blessed and Happy Easter!

As we offer up our thanksgiving for the Resurrection this Eastertide, may the light of the risen Christ fill you with joy and renewed hope. Wishing you a very Happy and Blessed Easter from all at Westcott House.

#EasterSunday #Easter2026 #HeIsRisen #Resurrection #Alleluia #Westcotthousecam

Led by Dr Sue Price, Research Fellow at MBIT, deepen your understanding of Children’s Spirituality. This short course explores the latest research in this field, drawing on Christian Theology, Child Development Theory & theologies of childhood movements. More info scan/visit: https://buff.ly/yMEEUoa

Alt text: Alumnus and artist Revd Ed Cearns pictured on the terrace at Westcott House with his pop-up art stall featuring a selection of Westcott themed artwork, cards and mugs.

Photo of Westcott-themed greeting cards, mugs, postcards and teddy bears, created by Revd Ed Cearns featuring two different illustrations (one of the main entrance to Westcott House from Jesus Lane, the second a garden view of the Reception and Bursary buildings).

We recently enjoyed a visit from alumnus & Cambridge artist, Revd Ed Cearns who brought along a pop-up stall featuring some beautifully illustrated Westcott themed artwork including cards, mugs & more. Check out the range at Ed’s online store pocket-of-art.com or find him on Instagram @pocket_of_art

Explore how developments in medieval Christianity have shaped contemporary practices and global debates in this short course in Medieval Church History led by Dr Rostislav Tkachenko, Associate Supervisor at Westcott House. Scan QR for full course details or visit https://buff.ly/E39vSht

Discover Orthodox Spirituality with Dr Razvan Porumb, Director of Research/VP of IOCS in our short course. Explore key themes such as Orthodox Trinitarian theology, theosis, & the importance of the liturgical, Eucharistic, & sacramental life in the Orthodox Church. More info: https://buff.ly/oQN087y

Image: Dr Jenny Leith, Lecturer in Christian Ethics and Tutor for Independent Students, Westcott House. Quote: ‘To be invited into the economy of grace-upon-grace is to receive the favour of sharing in the unfolding of God’s purposes. This is not to do things on God’s behalf, but to act alongside God - and so to be drawn into the fullness of who we are called to be.’

As we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation at our end of term Eucharist, Dr Jenny Leith encouraged us in her sermon to consider what the exchange between Gabriel and Mary shows us about how God shows favour to us, through calling us to join in with the work of redeeming creation.

Final reminder that our online Open Evening for ordinands is this Wednesday, 25 March at 7pm. It’s not too late to book a place – scan the QR or register a place via our website by 4pm tomorrow (24/3): https://buff.ly/KKrMJIE

Encounter the Christian Mystics & their Traditions in our short course, Christian Mysticism East & West. Led by Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House discover a range of mystical texts, teachings & key figures from across Christian traditions. More info QR/ https://buff.ly/D9omSMl

2/2 The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a sign of hope. Hope is the confidence that the promises of God will be realised in the future and can begin to transform lives in the present.

Image: Revd Dr Julian Gotobed, Director of Practical Theology and Mission, Westcott House. Quote: “The lesson of Lazarus is that God summons life out of death through Jesus.”

1/2 At our Community Eucharist, as we anticipated the 5th Sunday of Lent, our Director of Practical Theology & Mission, Revd Dr Julian Gotobed invited us to notice the lesson we learn from Lazarus in John 11:1-45.

2/2 The service, held at St Mark’s Church, Newnham, celebrated the achievements of Durham Common Awards and DTM students/alumni across all CTF Houses. Warmest congratulations to you all!

📷Huge thanks to Kai for sharing this photo!

2025 Leavers & current students pictured with Revd Dr Helen Dawes, Principal of Westcott House, at St Mark's Church, Newham.

1/2 Pictured with our Principal, it was such a joy to see some of our 2025 Leavers & current students at the Cambridge Theological Federation’s 2026 Award Ceremony yesterday.

Poster with image of the library at Westcott House, advertising an online Info Evening for independent students taking place in March 2026.

Our Info Evening for independent students is later this week. If you’ve not had chance to register, it’s not too late! Come along to find out more about the opportunities we can offer for independent study & continuing ministerial development. Scan QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2

Unable to attend our next Open Day? We’re holding an online Open Evening for ordinands later this month. If you're interested in finding out about formation, training & life at Westcott House, we'd love to hear from you. Scan QR or visit https://buff.ly/KKrMJIE

#vocation #ordination #discernment

Image: Revd Canon Nick Moir, Acting Chaplain, Westcott House. Quote: “‘Mothering Sunday’ properly observed is more universal and more inclusive [than ‘Mother’s Day’]”

At tonight’s Eucharist, as we anticipated Mothering Sunday, our Acting Chaplain, Canon Nick Moir, invited us to be attentive to the ways in which this day is a painful subject for some – with raw memories or deep disappointment – but can actually include everyone.

2/2 As we anticipated the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Sharon reflected on a recent Diocesan visit to Rwanda, as we explored together Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4.

📷many thanks to Charlotte K.

Photo of Revd Claire Brocklesby, alumna and Assistant Curate in the Parish of Fen Drayton with Fenstanton presiding at last week’s Community Eucharist and pictured with guest preacher Revd Sharon Bryne, Bishop’s Advisor for Racial Justice, Diocese of Ely in the Chapel at Westcott House.

1/2 At last week’s Community Eucharist, we were delighted to be joined by guest preacher, Revd Sharon Bryne, Bishop’s Advisor for Racial Justice, Diocese of Ely and alumna Revd Claire Brocklesby, Assistant Curate in the parish of Fen Drayton with Fenstanton, who presided at the service.

Poster with image of the library at Westcott House, advertising an online Info Evening for independent students taking place in March 2026.

Discover more about our undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards at our online Info Evening for independent students. To book a place scan the QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2

Could you be our next Director of Contextual Training? There’s still time to apply before the closing date on Monday. All the information to make an application can be found here: www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-with-us/di...