Natalie B.
@natbur.bsky.social
London E17. Episcopalian who's over here. Work in Legal Tech and love my job. Practical theology, liturgy, inclusive church. Julian of Norwich always.
🏳️🌈 with 🏳️⚧️ (she/her)
🏳️🌈 with 🏳️⚧️ (she/her)
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Everything that they censored in the Epstein files is probably stuff that makes them look really good, and they are trying to stay humble
December 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Everything that they censored in the Epstein files is probably stuff that makes them look really good, and they are trying to stay humble
😍 "The group was sometimes known as the Kail Kirk, due to the soup served up to members to help them get through lengthy services of scripture readings, prayers, blessings and hymns."
A planning application has been submitted to demolish one of the few remaining Glasite Congregational Meeting Houses or "Kail Kirks" in Scotland.
The developer of the historic building in Galashiels "said repairs were not financially viable."
BBC story here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The developer of the historic building in Galashiels "said repairs were not financially viable."
BBC story here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Demolition plan for former chapel of Christian sect in Galashiels
The old Glasite Chapel in Galashiels dates back to the mid-19th Century but has been empty for years.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
😍 "The group was sometimes known as the Kail Kirk, due to the soup served up to members to help them get through lengthy services of scripture readings, prayers, blessings and hymns."
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Yippee! Spotted my first Rubbish Christmas Event story- a Christmas show so bad, a 9 year old demanded to leave
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Audiences walk out on Christmas show at Brighton Centre
The Wicked Wizard of Oz - A Cirque Spectacular has been criticised as
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Yippee! Spotted my first Rubbish Christmas Event story- a Christmas show so bad, a 9 year old demanded to leave
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I read American Canto and I think it’s wonderful. haha jk
American Cant | Defector
Dante Alighieri thought he could write himself out of exile. In 1300, while serving on a governing committee in his beloved Florence, the poet was involved in a factional dispute among city leaders. T...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I read American Canto and I think it’s wonderful. haha jk
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These two are my favorites:
Friends! Countrymen! We descend from immigrants and revolutionaries!
Friends! Countrymen! Opposition to the machinations of tyranny stares you in the face (Again!)
Friends! Countrymen! We descend from immigrants and revolutionaries!
Friends! Countrymen! Opposition to the machinations of tyranny stares you in the face (Again!)
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
These two are my favorites:
Friends! Countrymen! We descend from immigrants and revolutionaries!
Friends! Countrymen! Opposition to the machinations of tyranny stares you in the face (Again!)
Friends! Countrymen! We descend from immigrants and revolutionaries!
Friends! Countrymen! Opposition to the machinations of tyranny stares you in the face (Again!)
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holding light, grateful to be home
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
holding light, grateful to be home
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NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
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Adore the British-themed mural in my hotel in Valletta, including: yassified Virgin Queen, Churchill with pigeon, and for some reason General Rochambeau (not very British? like really pointedly not? did they think he was Nelson? wrong number of arms for a start) in a Spitfire that says “dong” on it
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Adore the British-themed mural in my hotel in Valletta, including: yassified Virgin Queen, Churchill with pigeon, and for some reason General Rochambeau (not very British? like really pointedly not? did they think he was Nelson? wrong number of arms for a start) in a Spitfire that says “dong” on it
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thinking of the introverted woman who said she's never felt FOMO. she's only felt ROMO (Relief Of Missing Out)
December 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
thinking of the introverted woman who said she's never felt FOMO. she's only felt ROMO (Relief Of Missing Out)
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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Greetings from Southland Hardware in Houston.
I mean, as an Episcopal priest, I can only hear an echo of the Baptismal Covenant in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. ⚓️
WITH GOD’S HELP WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
I mean, as an Episcopal priest, I can only hear an echo of the Baptismal Covenant in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. ⚓️
WITH GOD’S HELP WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
December 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Greetings from Southland Hardware in Houston.
I mean, as an Episcopal priest, I can only hear an echo of the Baptismal Covenant in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. ⚓️
WITH GOD’S HELP WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
I mean, as an Episcopal priest, I can only hear an echo of the Baptismal Covenant in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. ⚓️
WITH GOD’S HELP WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
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This year as we said goodbye to Rob Reiner and David Lynch, the amount of stories of their kindness, their decency, and their humble bravery (and how these qualities informed their storytelling) stood in sharp contrast to the shallow arrogance we see every day on the news.
Better is possible.
Better is possible.
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This year as we said goodbye to Rob Reiner and David Lynch, the amount of stories of their kindness, their decency, and their humble bravery (and how these qualities informed their storytelling) stood in sharp contrast to the shallow arrogance we see every day on the news.
Better is possible.
Better is possible.
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The faculty process really is a mess. 1,000 years to install a toilet?! 😉 ✝️
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
Relief as church in Cotswolds to get first toilet after more than 1,000 years
There had been a desperate need for the facilities at the Saxon church as people had stopped going
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The faculty process really is a mess. 1,000 years to install a toilet?! 😉 ✝️
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...
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In all affection, I can already hear the Lent courses and priestly formation books being written from here ... #KnivesOut #WakeUpDeadMan #advent #cofepeeps ⚓🕯️
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In all affection, I can already hear the Lent courses and priestly formation books being written from here ... #KnivesOut #WakeUpDeadMan #advent #cofepeeps ⚓🕯️
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Some have argued to me strongly that even if Loeb is wrong, he’s getting people interested in 3I/ATLAS and that’s a good thing for science.
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
Loeb’s Behavior is Reckless
I’ve largely ignored Loeb for the past few weeks. When he started in on his 3I/ATLAS thing, there were plenty of mainstream media outlets willing to give his claims a wide and credulous platform, and ...
sites.psu.edu
December 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Some have argued to me strongly that even if Loeb is wrong, he’s getting people interested in 3I/ATLAS and that’s a good thing for science.
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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So upset by this.
Rob Reiner and his wife have died, a family statement says. Police are investigating an apparent homicide
www.cnn.com/entertainmen...
Rob Reiner and his wife have died, a family statement says. Police are investigating an apparent homicide
www.cnn.com/entertainmen...
Live updates: Rob Reiner and wife Michele dead, LAPD investigating apparent homicide at director’s home | CNN
Two people have been found dead at the home of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, officials said.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:53 AM
So upset by this.
Rob Reiner and his wife have died, a family statement says. Police are investigating an apparent homicide
www.cnn.com/entertainmen...
Rob Reiner and his wife have died, a family statement says. Police are investigating an apparent homicide
www.cnn.com/entertainmen...
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An absence of compassion can corrupt the decency of a community, a state, a nation. - Bryan Stevenson
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
December 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
An absence of compassion can corrupt the decency of a community, a state, a nation. - Bryan Stevenson
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Rian Johnson on our current cinema defending Pope:
"I read what he said to the assembled filmmakers, and I thought it was so beautiful. I hope the Pope sees our movie. How cool would that be?....I’m sure they have a screening room in the Vatican. We’ve got to figure it out."
#WakeUpDeadMan 📽️
"I read what he said to the assembled filmmakers, and I thought it was so beautiful. I hope the Pope sees our movie. How cool would that be?....I’m sure they have a screening room in the Vatican. We’ve got to figure it out."
#WakeUpDeadMan 📽️
For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, had a spiritual conversation with @rianjohnson.bsky.social about WAKE UP DEAD MAN. We talked faith, studio notes, finding his own road to Damascus, why Josh O’Connor is the modern Jimmy Stewart, how cinema became his church, and more 📽️
www.rogerebert.com/interviews/c...
www.rogerebert.com/interviews/c...
December 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Rian Johnson on our current cinema defending Pope:
"I read what he said to the assembled filmmakers, and I thought it was so beautiful. I hope the Pope sees our movie. How cool would that be?....I’m sure they have a screening room in the Vatican. We’ve got to figure it out."
#WakeUpDeadMan 📽️
"I read what he said to the assembled filmmakers, and I thought it was so beautiful. I hope the Pope sees our movie. How cool would that be?....I’m sure they have a screening room in the Vatican. We’ve got to figure it out."
#WakeUpDeadMan 📽️
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This man is a hero who saved countless lives. He's the best of humanity during the worst of it.
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has been identified as the man who disarmed one of the Sydney attackers.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
December 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This man is a hero who saved countless lives. He's the best of humanity during the worst of it.
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Good to be at St Martin in the Fields for 'Christ in the Stranger' this morning, an act of witness about the meaning of Christmas ahead of the afternoon event nearby. Joining with Sanctuary Foundation, Better Story and people from diverse churches across London.
#RefugeesWelcome
#RefugeesWelcome
December 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Good to be at St Martin in the Fields for 'Christ in the Stranger' this morning, an act of witness about the meaning of Christmas ahead of the afternoon event nearby. Joining with Sanctuary Foundation, Better Story and people from diverse churches across London.
#RefugeesWelcome
#RefugeesWelcome
After preaching on *this* Christ for Christ the King, I loved being part of the action yesterday on the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields. "God so loved the world - and that means everyone." Great talk by @krishk.com & powerful prayers by Revd Dr Sally Mann #CofEPeeps ✝️🕯️⚓
youtu.be/WNIgCvnh9eg
youtu.be/WNIgCvnh9eg
For God So Loved the World - Why Tommy Robinson does not Speak for Christians
YouTube video by Sanctuary Foundation
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December 14, 2025 at 6:51 AM
After preaching on *this* Christ for Christ the King, I loved being part of the action yesterday on the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields. "God so loved the world - and that means everyone." Great talk by @krishk.com & powerful prayers by Revd Dr Sally Mann #CofEPeeps ✝️🕯️⚓
youtu.be/WNIgCvnh9eg
youtu.be/WNIgCvnh9eg
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Thank you @inclusivechurch.bsky.social for the update on the recent #LLF open letter, including a list of signatories by diocese and a helpful summary report:
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
#CofE
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
#CofE
LLF Open Letter – Inclusive Church
www.inclusive-church.org
December 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thank you @inclusivechurch.bsky.social for the update on the recent #LLF open letter, including a list of signatories by diocese and a helpful summary report:
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
#CofE
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
#CofE
