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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 13h

Yes I can totally understand that! My prayers for you and me and all who are feeling angry and are clinging on by our finger tips! I see no radical inclusion for us right now! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 19h

Beyond “fed up” after 25 years as priest in this institution still searching for this radical inclusion for those of us in LGBTi community-feel “let down”(polite version)by Bishops & feels like self harm staying in this church again! Time to reflect #CofEPeeps www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Update on Living in Love and Faith, October 2025 | The Church of England

The House of Bishops has made a series of key decisions in principle on the future direction of the Living in Love and Faith process, which explores questions of relationships, sexuality and marriage.

www.churchofengland.org

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 7d

Today in #Woodlesford we paused for a moment & lit a candle & prayed for those in the #Jewish community a week ago killed & injured in the horrific attack at a Synagogue in #Manchester -also remembered the arson attack at a Mosque in #Sussex -we reject hate in all its forms.🙏❤️
#BritainStandsTogether

Mark wearing white robes and green stole lighting a candle on the altar while congregation sat in chairs look on.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 8d

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 13d

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Kaya Burgess | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 @kayaburgess.bsky.social · 13d

BREAKING: Sarah Mullally has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman in the role's 1,400-year history

Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 13d

As Yom Kippur ends, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s attack in #Manchester.

#BritainStandsTogether

The photo has these words:
To everyone in Britain’s
Jewish community:
You are not alone.

We will not let hate or those who spread it win.

We stand with you.

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 14d

Hugely horrified to hear of this attack on the Jewish community in #Manchester on this most Holy day of Yom Kippur. Our thoughts & prayers & action are there for those bereaved, injured & the Jewish community & all who are living in fear after this attack! 🙏💔

Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 14d

Three dead after Manchester synagogue attack - what we know so far

Latest newsletter from @channel4news.bsky.social as the situation unfolds👇📩

channel4news.substack.com/p/three-dead...

Three dead after Manchester synagogue attack

Suspect also shot dead by police after attack - this is what we know so far

channel4news.substack.com

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 14d

The #ChurchofEngland must not be silent or neutral amid violence, Bishop tells #racialjustice conference.

Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says

#flags #churchnews

Church of England must not be silent or neutral amid violence, Bishop tells racial justice conference

Bishop Arora and fellow clergy spent time with demonstrators outside Leeds hotels that house asylum-seekers, he says

www.churchtimes.co.uk

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 14d

It was a fabulous Pride Church Leeds service last night at Leeds Minster as we celebrated the start of #blackhistorymonth 🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ It was wonderfully led by Rev Heston and Lydia, with amazing input by friends of @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social & others! Our next service is Wednesday 12th Nov 7pm #lgbti+

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 17d

And breathe! Just wow! Great to have the cup again! 🇪🇺🏆
#rydercup2025

Sky News @news.sky.com · 17d

Team Europe retain Ryder Cup in nail-biting finale

Team Europe have retained the Ryder Cup in New York - amid a last-minute fightback from Team USA.

news.sky.com

Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 25d

It ws fabulous to represent @marchingout.bsky.social with the wonderful @mishkeatman.bsky.social at the National Diversity Awards - the cathedral was full of amazing people with stories of folk changing the world .. or more often changing the world for one person... time and time again!
#nda25

Picture of Mark and Ash Palmisciano in dj suits

Picture of Liverpool cathedral with tables of people and bright lights in the roof of the cathedral

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Marching Out Together (C) @marchingout.bsky.social · 27d

ICYMI tonight is the Finals of National Diversity Awards, featuring little' ol' us 🥂😎📸

You can watch live on YouTube here:-
www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

Marching Out Together (C) @marchingout.bsky.social · 27d

We're really proud to have the support of #LUFC as we go into tomorrow's #NationalDiversityAwards Final.

www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...

But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

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Marching Out Together (C) @marchingout.bsky.social · 27d

We're really proud to have the support of #LUFC as we go into tomorrow's #NationalDiversityAwards Final.

www.leedsunited.com/en/news/marc...

But what it's *really* about is what our members and supporters say about us, in their own words: visit our website for the story (link in bio).

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 28d

Great words from my Bishop - #flags 👍

Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 28d

This! ✔️ Agree strongly

Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’

Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’

Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’

www.theguardian.com

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 28d

Exited to celebrate & represent @marchingout.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️with the fab Mish Keatman at National Diversity Awards tomorrow #LiverpoolCathedral - shortlisted for #LGBT Community Award. Be great to meet people & organisations who tackle issues in today's society #lufc @sportsmedialgbt.com #ndawards 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Marching Out Together (C) @marchingout.bsky.social · 28d

We're getting our tux & posh frocks all sorted to celebrate #NationalInclusionWeek at tomorrow's big night at the #NationalDiversityAwards final. Watch live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/5iwuNz2...

Go on, give your spirits a lift instead of more doomscrolling! 🤗

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · Sep 16

So #Israel has committed genocide in the #Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds #PrayForJusticeandPeace

www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds

GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...

www.ohchr.org

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Sep 14

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · Sep 14

I used these great words from my friend Rev’d Heston in my sermon today in #Methley ♥️❤️♥️
#SayNoToRacism #Christian #londonprotest #NoToHate #RefugeesWelcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧#SpeakOutForThePoor #CofEPeeps ♥️❤️♥️

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · Sep 2

Looking for a new VICAR to serve parishes of Christ Church, Lofthouse & St Oswald's Church, Methley - part of a wider benefice -you'll have great colleagues/parishioners - live in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. Please do share. 🙏 @leeds.anglican.org #CofEPeeps
www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies/cl...

Vicar for Rothwell, Lofthouse, Methley w Mickletown, Oulton with Woodlesford - Diocese of Leeds

This Team Ministry across four churches was created in 2015. With their Team Rector Revd Canon Mark Umpleby (appointed in 2023) the churches have been growing closer to work as a team, with the right ...

www.leeds.anglican.org

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · Aug 27

There is nothing wrong, or racist, about flying the flag of your country, but the organisers behind Operation Raise the Colours are hardened and extreme far-right activists. @therestpolitics.bsky.social

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · Aug 26

Still glowing with @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social glitter and joy and challenge and inclusive love! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Thanks for all the @outatgreenbelt.bsky.social crew - it was fab to be part of the team! Thanks to all contributors and do book NOW for 2026! >>> www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/

I’m standing wearing a hi viz jacket in front of a camper van with a covering screen of blue eyes

Picture of two contributors - sat of chairs with microphones in hands

The words - Act - Believe - Create - illuminated on the horizon at night in a field

I am laid done in a field holding a mobile phone with Out at Greenbelt posters in front of me

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Arthur Webber 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today, the Premier League is back!

Been reminded by some lovely friends that I have a starter pack of football gays, follow everyone on it if you’re also a queer who likes talking about football!

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go.bsky.app/KH6QWHg

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Marching Out Together (C) @marchingout.bsky.social · Aug 15

Refurb of ER is already under way!

Check out our fabulous new banner for the Prem, still with pride of place right under the big screen 😍👌🏾

Big thanks to Jade and all the team at #LUFC for their ongoing support.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #ALAW

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Becky Mynett @beckymynett.bsky.social · Aug 9

#CofEPeeps If you want to see more inclusive people elected to General Synod, please support the Together for the Church of England fundraiser, either by donating and sharing or just sharing. Thanks. justgiving.com/campaign/inc...

The Inclusive Synod Election Campaign

We're fundraising with Inclusive Church to support the election of inclusive people to the General Synod of the Church of England in the 2026 elections. This will help the Church to be more diverse a...

justgiving.com

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · Aug 9

Great two days of weddings as Rosie and George yesterday and then Emily and Dan today were married at Holy Trinity Church in #Rothwell - Congratulations to the happy couples! 🥳 🥂🙏♥️🎵 #LoveDoingWeddings

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