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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 1d

Mother Mary Clare's prayer is one I often turn to

'Here I am, God. What a mess'

Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 2d

Some early morning reading

#BookSky #Doctorate #Student #Decolonising #Mission

Decolonizing Mission by Harvey C. Kwiyani

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 2d

Well I do try and be polite!

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 3d

It was about 8.15am

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 3d

This morning I shared a thought about gentle leadership, and celebrated the power of the #introvert

Always watch the person who says little in meetings. Their contributions, when made, are often the ones most worthy of attention

Simone Riley - 12/10/2025 - BBC Sounds share.google/zcmg6svgZewZ...

Simone Riley - 12/10/2025 - BBC Sounds

Join Simone Riley for faith stories and the morning news.

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 3d

A really good morning

Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social · 3d

A busy morning at the Cathedral!

We are grateful to Mr Rob Knight and to Canon Jo Calladine, chaplain, from HMP Manchester for joining us. Canon Jo talked about giving thanks, a theme addressed in Sunday School. And then, an engaging Bible study as the group continued to explore the book of Job

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning!

Definitely an autumnal feel to the air

Manchester cathedral in a misty light , early morning

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 6d

I'm so old I sometimes remember it as the Nynex

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 11d

Had the best time at the #PoweredByHope conference held by @christianaiduk.bsky.social

So many brilliant speakers, reminding us to be witnesses to faithful, hopeful action and to challenge ourselves out of places of comfort. Thankful for the opportunity to lead the reflection for opening worship

Opening panel of speakers with a screen reading Powered by Hope behind

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 12d

Incredible news! Praise God

#ArchbishopOfCanterbury

news.sky.com/story/woman-...

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13d

Leading the lunchtime communion today at the cathedral was very emotional as we all prayed for our Jewish neighbours and for peace

Utterly shocking and devastating attack on the most holiest of days in the Jewish Calendar. Beyond comprehension and deepest prayers go to those affected.

Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social · 13d

Statement from The Dean of Manchester and Chair of the Challenging Hate Forum

I am shocked and saddened by the news of an attack on one of our local synagogues not far from Manchester Cathedral. Violence of any sort must be condemned in the strongest terms.

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Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social · 13d

Statement from The Dean of Manchester and Chair of the Challenging Hate Forum

I am shocked and saddened by the news of an attack on one of our local synagogues not far from Manchester Cathedral. Violence of any sort must be condemned in the strongest terms.

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

Hopefully will find out in the near future!

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, exactly that!

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

Loving this podcast presented by Azariah France Williams. Great local history

#Manchester #Hulme #History

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

In Detail... - Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance - Introducing... Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance - BBC Sounds

A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.

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Barry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 14d

As we mark the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, may we recall as Christians we are not following secular society but the other way round! The scriptures are clear: God has designed a world with racial diversity as gift to make the world & Church better now, and a foretaste of what heaven will be like.

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

Amen and amen

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

I was indeed!

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

I'm currently in a '90s club classics' phase

As all those on the lower deck of the No.8 bus this morning found out when I (once again) didn't realise my Bluetooth had disconnected

😬

a blurry picture of a person 's face with the word angry written in white

Alt: a blurry picture of a person raving

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

Two years of 'Missionering' at the cathedral. Deo gratis

Seven people standing in a row inside Manchester cathedral. The bishop is in the middle, wearing robes and a mitre. I am to his right, with the Dean to my right

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14d

A fantastic achievement and a first for @mancathedral.bsky.social!

Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social · 14d

If you were around on Sunday, you may have heard something very special!

In what's believed to be a 1st for Manchester Cathedral, we had a successful all-female quarter-peal

A quarter-peal is a performance of change ringing taking 50 mins on our bells and consisting of around 1,250 unique changes

Pictured are those who took part on this very special occasion standing in front of the wooden doors of the cathedral

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 20d

🤣

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 21d

a little girl is crying and saying `` i love it '' while holding her hands in the air .

ALT: a little girl is crying and saying `` i love it '' while holding her hands in the air .

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 21d

🤣 It's definitely an acquired taste

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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 21d

In news that I know will divide my followers, I am beyond excited for breakfast today

I'd been bemoaning the fact that this had been stopped last year. A colleague spotted it a couple of days ago (apparently it's been restarted) and bought me a jar

I have the best work colleagues

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