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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our next entry for our Fr. David’s Big Jump Drawing Competition is in! #teddingtonparish

Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 30

We also hold in prayer those whose experience of motherhood is marked by struggle, and those who chose not to become mothers—or had no choice.

Today, we give thanks for love where it is found and offer compassion where there is hurt. You are not alone. We are praying for you.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 30

We remember:

Those celebrating loving relationships.
Those who have lost mothers or children.
Those longing to be mothers.
Those estranged from family.
Those who never knew a mother’s love.
Those who mother in many forms—biological, adoptive, spiritual.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 30

Today is Mothering Sunday. For some, this is a day of love and gratitude. For others, it is a day of grief, pain, or complexity.

We hold in prayer all who find this day joyful, and all who find it difficult.

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Br. Andrew-Thomas @bratmgosb.bsky.social · Mar 29

Intern and Vicar hard at work. #teddingtonparish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 27

Our next drawing entry is in, and all the way from Texas! #teddingtonparish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 26

What if your daily coffee could provide a week’s clean water? What if your Friday night takeaway could buy school clothes?

This Lent, let’s rethink our habits and make a real difference in Pemba. 🌍✨

#MakeLentCount #teddingtonparish @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social

Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 26

He’s getting BRAVE! #teddingtonparish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 26

Next up! #teddingtonparsih

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sr. Margaret-Thomas has kicked us off with an under the sea watercolour.

For the link to the template, visit www.teddingtonparish.org/resources/ or pick a sheet up at the back of church.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 26

Calling all creatives!

Fr. David is taking to the skies — literally! He’s leaping out of a plane to raise money for Building Anew, and we need your help to make it extra special…

Instructions and details attached.

Follow this thread to see our entries! #teddingtonparish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 24

📢 Make Lent Count for Pemba!

A small sacrifice can make a big impact. Skip a coffee, a takeaway, or a round of drinks—and give back clean water, school supplies, or medical aid.

🌍 Give up. Give back. Donate today at the link in our bio.

#GiveItUpGiveItBack #LentGiving #teddingtonparish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 20

The Lift of All Knowledge™ strikes again!

Forget Google—if you need to know what’s happening, just stand in front of the parish hall lift.

🔎 Spot something new?
👀 Find an event you fancy?
🤔 Still confused? Ask the lift. It knows all.

Lent is here. The lift is ready. Are you?

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 19

Our Sr. Margaret-Thomas shares a reflection on this feast of St. Joseph.

Br. Andrew-Thomas @bratmgosb.bsky.social · Mar 19

Joseph speaks no words in the Gospels, but his life is a testament: holiness is found in faithfulness, in the unseen work of forming others.

The shape of a father’s hands, reflected in the hands of the Son of God.

Read more: open.substack.com/pub/sromgosb...

The Shape of a Father’s Hands

If you were to look at the hands of St. Joseph, what would you see?

open.substack.com

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 11

Now we have Nadia, our Hall Administrator, sharing her top reads for #WorldBookDay! #TeddingtonParish

Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 11

Next up in our #WorldBookDay series is Suzanne, our Operations Manager. #TeddingtonParish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 10

Over the next few days, we’ll explore three simple yet powerful ways to make the most of Lent, drawing closer to God and preparing our hearts for Easter.

How do you plan to approach Lent this year? Let us know in the comments!

#Lent #SeasonOfRenewal #PrayerFastingGiving #TeddingtonParish

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Br. Andrew-Thomas @bratmgosb.bsky.social · Mar 8

Latest entry to the Oxford Dictionary, courtesy of Fr. David:

‘nunlet’ (noun)

A small but mighty nun, usually found managing parish printed and digital media, drinking iced coffee, and raising theological eyebrows.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 8

Now we have Fr. David’s #WorldBookDay recommendations. #TeddingtonParish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 8

From the earliest days of Christianity, women have been bearers of the Gospel, followers of Christ, and faithful witnesses.

Today, we celebrate them and pray that all may be empowered to live out their God-given callings in the Church and the world.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 8

We are especially grateful for our female clergy, ministry team members, office staff, volunteers, and all the women who shape the life of our parish.

Their presence reminds us of the vital role women have played in the Church from the very beginning and continue to play today.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 8

On #InternationalWomensDay we give thanks for the women in our church and beyond who serve, lead, and nurture our community.

Their faith, dedication, and gifts enrich our parish in countless ways, from pastoral care to music, hospitality, teaching, administration, and prayer.

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 8

Next up in our #WorldBookDay series is Debbie, who is doing her LLM placement with us. #TeddingtonParish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 6

And next up we have a recommendation from Jonathan, another of our Church Wardens.

#WorldBookDay #TeddingtonParish

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Teddington Parish @teddingtonparish.bsky.social · Mar 6

Our next #WorldBookDay recommendation comes from Carla, one of our Church Wardens!

#TeddingtonParish

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