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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 1d

"If teaching is not anointed by the Spirit, it is just the ego strutting and repeating information. Teaching prophetically goes beyond facts and material. It reaches into the unutterable and allows silence and Spirit to do the teaching. " Dr Barbara Holmes (1943-2024)

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

@diolincs.bsky.social @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @dioceseineurope.bsky.social @theologyeverywhere.bsky.social @wincathedral.bsky.social @sdbe-updates.bsky.social @salisburycathedral.bsky.social

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

THEOLOGY CATCH-UP: As we draw towards the end of the year celebrating the 1700th anniversary og the Council of Nicaea, explore what it means for the church in 2025 with Dr Beth Dodd @sarumcollege.bsky.social An online lunch gathering. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @diolincs.bsky.social @churchinwales.bsky.social @christianitytoday.com

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@quaker.org.uk @urc.org.uk @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @salisburycathedral.bsky.social @wincathedral.bsky.social @salisbury.anglican.org @portsmouth.anglican.org @bristoldiocese.org @oxforddiocese.bsky.social @glosdioc.bsky.social @diotruro.bsky.social

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@theologyeverywhere.bsky.social @theologyhub.bsky.social @feministtheology.bsky.social @relationalchurch.bsky.social @modernchurch.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social @communitysf.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @methodist.org.uk

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College

An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.

www.sarum.ac.uk

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@salisburycathedral.bsky.social @sdbe-updates.bsky.social @portsmouth.anglican.org @bristoldiocese.org @oxforddiocese.bsky.social @diotruro.bsky.social @glosdioc.bsky.social @churchinwales.bsky.social @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @diolincs.bsky.social

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@churchofengland.org @urc.org.uk @quaker.org.uk @churchtimes.bsky.social @relmedcentre.bsky.social @christianitytoday.com @modernchurch.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @salisburyjournal.bsky.social @salisbury.anglican.org

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

@methodist.org.uk @theologyeverywhere.bsky.social Philip Richter is a Methodist Presbyter and former member of the Connexional Team; please could you re-post?

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 9d

Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Photography with Deeper Vision - Sarum College

Moving from snapshots to images that nourish your spirit How do photography and spirituality inspire each other? Can photography be an aid to contemplation? Photography can offer unique perspectives o...

www.sarum.ac.uk

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10d

It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate

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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 26d

The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.

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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 14d

Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.

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Michael Hahn @mshahn.bsky.social · 11d

Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice.

Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...

Michael Hahn (Sarum College) -- An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality

YouTube video by Sarum Learning Resources

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 15d

It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Poetry for Matthew's Gospel in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - Sarum College

A day on poetry and art of Matthew's Gospel and illuminate the Scriptures for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons 2025-2026.

www.sarum.ac.uk

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 15d

@relactionlactivism.bsky.social @religionssrc.bsky.social @salisbury.anglican.org @sdbe-updates.bsky.social @salisburycathedral.bsky.social @portsmouth.anglican.org @bristoldiocese.org @oxforddiocese.bsky.social @diotruro.bsky.social @glosdioc.bsky.social @churchinwales.bsky.social

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 15d

@hazelnutcommunity.bsky.social @modernchurch.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social @cclimateaction.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @quaker.org.uk @publicissues.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @lsrioxford.bsky.social

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 15d

The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November:
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis - Sarum College

A day to think holistically about evangelistic ministries, mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.

www.sarum.ac.uk

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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 New publication 🚨

One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK

This study explores what autistic Christians who attend evangelical churches in the UK find both valuable and challenging about how they experience faith, worship, and community within these contex...

www.tandfonline.com

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 16d

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 17d

@ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social

Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 17d

@sojo.net @counteveryonein.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social @relationalchurch.bsky.social @religionssrc.bsky.social @relmedcentre.bsky.social @addneedsalliance.bsky.social @autisticadvocacy.org @learningmet.bsky.social @thinkingautism.com @churchofengland.org @churchtimes.bsky.social

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