David Shervington
@dshervington.bsky.social
Publishing Director at Hymns Ancient & Modern (including SCM Press and Canterbury Press); Licenced Lay Minister; rookie cricket badger. Post on a heady and unhinged mix of topics.
Morning all. You can take the man out of the UK but you can't take GMT out of the man.
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Morning all. You can take the man out of the UK but you can't take GMT out of the man.
Update: not magnificent. As you were 🏏⚱️
My goodness. SO glad I don't need to leave for the airport until later this morning. This is magnificent.
#TheAshes 🏏
#TheAshes 🏏
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Update: not magnificent. As you were 🏏⚱️
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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November 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
AAR/SBL peeps, advance warning that I will be Very Unavailable after 9:30 PM, Boston time.
(And also very tired)
(And also very tired)
BREAKING: England name a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth 🏴
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
AAR/SBL peeps, advance warning that I will be Very Unavailable after 9:30 PM, Boston time.
(And also very tired)
(And also very tired)
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Calling all educators!
Are you involved in delivering education in theology/biblical studies/religious studies etc? Librarians, this includes you!
We want your feedback on our books - and there's a prize draw to enter at the end.
Survey closes 2nd January. Click here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you involved in delivering education in theology/biblical studies/religious studies etc? Librarians, this includes you!
We want your feedback on our books - and there's a prize draw to enter at the end.
Survey closes 2nd January. Click here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SCM Press survey Nov 2025: textbooks and educational resources
We would like to find out how our publishing is working in terms of serving educators in theology and related disciplines and their students at all levels.
If you are involved in delivering theologic...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Calling all educators!
Are you involved in delivering education in theology/biblical studies/religious studies etc? Librarians, this includes you!
We want your feedback on our books - and there's a prize draw to enter at the end.
Survey closes 2nd January. Click here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you involved in delivering education in theology/biblical studies/religious studies etc? Librarians, this includes you!
We want your feedback on our books - and there's a prize draw to enter at the end.
Survey closes 2nd January. Click here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I share, or nearly share an email with someone in the US, and as a result have (quite genuinely) just been headhunted for a role as a structural engineer working on roller coaster design.
This identity mix-up could well be the start of a golden era for the US theme park industry.
This identity mix-up could well be the start of a golden era for the US theme park industry.
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I share, or nearly share an email with someone in the US, and as a result have (quite genuinely) just been headhunted for a role as a structural engineer working on roller coaster design.
This identity mix-up could well be the start of a golden era for the US theme park industry.
This identity mix-up could well be the start of a golden era for the US theme park industry.
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"In an age of distraction, division, and digital noise, people are not turning away from spirituality, but seeking ways to explore and nurture it; and yet, in their efforts to attract people, some churches look to the marketplace . . . rather than what is under their noses."
Silence could be a way to revitalise churches
In an age of distraction and noise, Christian meditation can meet people’s thirst for spirituality, says Chris Whittington
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
"In an age of distraction, division, and digital noise, people are not turning away from spirituality, but seeking ways to explore and nurture it; and yet, in their efforts to attract people, some churches look to the marketplace . . . rather than what is under their noses."
We are in a season where the Church often turns to think about and offer space for grief and bereavement. Been thinking about what it means (and how the church can help) to grieve and remember those who are still alive, but because of the cruelty of dementia are also somehow lost to us ♥️
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are in a season where the Church often turns to think about and offer space for grief and bereavement. Been thinking about what it means (and how the church can help) to grieve and remember those who are still alive, but because of the cruelty of dementia are also somehow lost to us ♥️
"In a world of noise, Hungry Paul was enjoying a rare moment of silence, with a room full strangers"
Loved Leonard and Hungry Paul, and would like to see Hungry Paul employed by the C of E to teach the church about how, sometimes, a simple companionable silence might be just what it needs to offer..
Loved Leonard and Hungry Paul, and would like to see Hungry Paul employed by the C of E to teach the church about how, sometimes, a simple companionable silence might be just what it needs to offer..
November 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"In a world of noise, Hungry Paul was enjoying a rare moment of silence, with a room full strangers"
Loved Leonard and Hungry Paul, and would like to see Hungry Paul employed by the C of E to teach the church about how, sometimes, a simple companionable silence might be just what it needs to offer..
Loved Leonard and Hungry Paul, and would like to see Hungry Paul employed by the C of E to teach the church about how, sometimes, a simple companionable silence might be just what it needs to offer..
Crikey Nora. That's all I'll say
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Crikey Nora. That's all I'll say
I mean I love a Tim Tam just as much as the next guy but that is a cracking result, and the perfect consolation for yesterday's humiliation.
Plus pleased to see Jemi Rodrigues produce such a special innings. She is up there as one of my favourite players outside of England.
#CWC25 #INDvAUS 🏏
Plus pleased to see Jemi Rodrigues produce such a special innings. She is up there as one of my favourite players outside of England.
#CWC25 #INDvAUS 🏏
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Publication day...congrats to Chris Whittington and the School of Contemplative Life
Order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk
@canterburypress.bsky.social
Order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk
@canterburypress.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Publication day...congrats to Chris Whittington and the School of Contemplative Life
Order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk
@canterburypress.bsky.social
Order here: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk
@canterburypress.bsky.social
More lovely books. I've been banging on about how extraordinary Decomposing Holy Ground is for a while, but I'll do so again now.
Trust me: It. Is. Breathtaking.
Trust me: It. Is. Breathtaking.
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
More lovely books. I've been banging on about how extraordinary Decomposing Holy Ground is for a while, but I'll do so again now.
Trust me: It. Is. Breathtaking.
Trust me: It. Is. Breathtaking.
Freshly baked and in the office, the excellent @canterburypress.bsky.social October frontlist.
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Freshly baked and in the office, the excellent @canterburypress.bsky.social October frontlist.
I am a late-comer to this but so far it is an extraordinary, bewitching, transporting read. To get some measure of how much I am enjoying it, consider that I am currently *actively looking forward* to my journeys on the 0645 to Waterloo.
October 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I am a late-comer to this but so far it is an extraordinary, bewitching, transporting read. To get some measure of how much I am enjoying it, consider that I am currently *actively looking forward* to my journeys on the 0645 to Waterloo.
Is there a more completely dominant team in any sport than the Australia women's cricket team? They've only lost something like 5% of their ODIs in the past 5 years.
They can win from anywhere. And they almost certainly will. Terrifying.
They can win from anywhere. And they almost certainly will. Terrifying.
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Is there a more completely dominant team in any sport than the Australia women's cricket team? They've only lost something like 5% of their ODIs in the past 5 years.
They can win from anywhere. And they almost certainly will. Terrifying.
They can win from anywhere. And they almost certainly will. Terrifying.
School trying to persuade us about the value of family park run, but accidentally selling us church:
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
School trying to persuade us about the value of family park run, but accidentally selling us church:
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
At the Frankfurt Book Fair with our wonderful translation rights representative, Hosung Maeng. He's responsible for selling foreign language rights of our titles globally.
(Also, look carefully for a sneaky peek at Canterbury Press's shiny new logo, coming soon)
(Also, look carefully for a sneaky peek at Canterbury Press's shiny new logo, coming soon)
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At the Frankfurt Book Fair with our wonderful translation rights representative, Hosung Maeng. He's responsible for selling foreign language rights of our titles globally.
(Also, look carefully for a sneaky peek at Canterbury Press's shiny new logo, coming soon)
(Also, look carefully for a sneaky peek at Canterbury Press's shiny new logo, coming soon)
Among other things today is a good day to recognise and appreciate the excellent journalism from my colleagues at @churchtimes.bsky.social Their coverage today, from what I saw, blew that of the larger mainstream media outlets out of the water...
Profile: Who is Sarah Mullally, the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
MadsDavies takes a deep-dive into the next Primate of All England’s background
Read the full in-depth profile at churchtimes.co.uk
#sarahmullally #nextABC #Archbishop106
MadsDavies takes a deep-dive into the next Primate of All England’s background
Read the full in-depth profile at churchtimes.co.uk
#sarahmullally #nextABC #Archbishop106
Profile: Who is Sarah Mullally, the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
Madeleine Davies looks into the next Primate of All England’s background
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Among other things today is a good day to recognise and appreciate the excellent journalism from my colleagues at @churchtimes.bsky.social Their coverage today, from what I saw, blew that of the larger mainstream media outlets out of the water...
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BREAKING: The next Archbishop of Canterbury is to be the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London since 2018, Downing Street has announced. She is to be the first woman to hold the post
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
First woman appointed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the next Primate of All England
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
BREAKING: The next Archbishop of Canterbury is to be the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London since 2018, Downing Street has announced. She is to be the first woman to hold the post
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
#archbishopofcanterbury #nextABC #Archbishop106
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Our demands are simple:
Claudia Winkleman saying "and the next Archbishop of Canterbury is...", followed by a teasingly long pause, dramatic drum beats, spotlights, and the camera panning to a close up of each candidate in turn.
Claudia Winkleman saying "and the next Archbishop of Canterbury is...", followed by a teasingly long pause, dramatic drum beats, spotlights, and the camera panning to a close up of each candidate in turn.
October 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Our demands are simple:
Claudia Winkleman saying "and the next Archbishop of Canterbury is...", followed by a teasingly long pause, dramatic drum beats, spotlights, and the camera panning to a close up of each candidate in turn.
Claudia Winkleman saying "and the next Archbishop of Canterbury is...", followed by a teasingly long pause, dramatic drum beats, spotlights, and the camera panning to a close up of each candidate in turn.