John White
@jcwhite.bsky.social
Father, widower, retired rural vicar, NUFC follower, owned by one cat.
The whole "We wanted to be inclusive, but our lawyers told us we can't be" does seem horribly similar to the stuff that keeps coming out of the House of Bishops in the C of E. Yes, organisations need to act lawfully, but that doesn't mean being held back by unnamed and unaccountable advisors.
For both the WI and the Guides to be backed into a legal corner where they have to do what they really do not want to do is... hideous. Really hideous.
The Women's Institute has been forced into excluding trans women too
"Not doing so would leave us at risk of costly legal challenge and potential regulatory action from the Charity Commission. We have a public duty to ensure our charity is not in breach of the law."
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"Not doing so would leave us at risk of costly legal challenge and potential regulatory action from the Charity Commission. We have a public duty to ensure our charity is not in breach of the law."
www.thewi.org.uk/media-centre...
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The whole "We wanted to be inclusive, but our lawyers told us we can't be" does seem horribly similar to the stuff that keeps coming out of the House of Bishops in the C of E. Yes, organisations need to act lawfully, but that doesn't mean being held back by unnamed and unaccountable advisors.
As a Christian, and until recently a minister in the area where it is being built, there are so many reasons why I oppose this project. The waste of money is actually very low down on that list of reasons.
The construction of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has begun!
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A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
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A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
As a Christian, and until recently a minister in the area where it is being built, there are so many reasons why I oppose this project. The waste of money is actually very low down on that list of reasons.
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How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
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And today a reminder that there are real people whose lives are affected by the current C of E policies on LGBTQIA+ relationships viamedia.news/2025/11/13/a...
A Question of Conscience - ViaMedia.News
by Revd Ruth Harley (Vicar, Cowgate and Priest in Charge, Newbiggin Hall) Standing at the font, I smiled at the scene unfolding in front of me. A happily gurgling baby and his two proud parents, surro...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
And today a reminder that there are real people whose lives are affected by the current C of E policies on LGBTQIA+ relationships viamedia.news/2025/11/13/a...
Shocked at watching MOTD2. The coverage of the Brentford v Newcastle match was clearly edited, and gave the impression that Brentford won 3-1. Typical BBC bias.
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Shocked at watching MOTD2. The coverage of the Brentford v Newcastle match was clearly edited, and gave the impression that Brentford won 3-1. Typical BBC bias.
So Andrew is no longer Prince. Good. No perhaps we can move on to talking about his elder brother's friendship with and support for the serial abuser Peter Ball, and his denigration of Ball's victims.
Not in this together: King Charles cuts Andrew loose to save royal family’s repute
Not in this together: King Charles cuts Andrew loose to save royal family’s repute
Jettisoning of ex-prince became unavoidable when king’s loyalty to his brother collided with task of keeping public on side
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October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
So Andrew is no longer Prince. Good. No perhaps we can move on to talking about his elder brother's friendship with and support for the serial abuser Peter Ball, and his denigration of Ball's victims.
I wonder if this might be a good time to remove unearned titles, privilege and status from all the aristocracy? Just a thought.
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I wonder if this might be a good time to remove unearned titles, privilege and status from all the aristocracy? Just a thought.
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Pretty raw stuff here from the Dean of Canterbury: viamedia.news/2025/10/22/w... #CofE
Winded After the Death of LLF - ViaMedia.News
by the Very Revd David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury Much metaphorical ink has already been spilt on the announcement from the House of Bishops of the death of Living in Love and Faith (LLF). These ref...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Pretty raw stuff here from the Dean of Canterbury: viamedia.news/2025/10/22/w... #CofE
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If I am reading this right, it's not good. A 2/3rds majority for 'bespoke' services and clergy marriage is basically a 'never'. The can is kicked farther down the road. Crushing cowardice.
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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.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
If I am reading this right, it's not good. A 2/3rds majority for 'bespoke' services and clergy marriage is basically a 'never'. The can is kicked farther down the road. Crushing cowardice.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Can any #CofEpeeps advise - I am doing a post-retirement clear out of the Vicarage study/office. Is there any reason or requirement to keep ER nomination forms relating to the electoral roll prior to this year's new roll, or should I add them to the shredding pile?
July 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Can any #CofEpeeps advise - I am doing a post-retirement clear out of the Vicarage study/office. Is there any reason or requirement to keep ER nomination forms relating to the electoral roll prior to this year's new roll, or should I add them to the shredding pile?
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A statement on the situation in Gaza.
July 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A statement on the situation in Gaza.
Even after reading the Observer article, I still think The Salt Path is a great book. The allegations against Raynor Winn are serious, but they don't detract from the qualities of the book as much as people are saying. It is a brilliant piece of creative writing and still deserves to be read.
July 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Even after reading the Observer article, I still think The Salt Path is a great book. The allegations against Raynor Winn are serious, but they don't detract from the qualities of the book as much as people are saying. It is a brilliant piece of creative writing and still deserves to be read.
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Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a senior cleric in the Church of England, an award-winning poet, theologian, and broadcaster. I am also trans and I love this truth. The world’s trans community is scared at the moment but we refuse to be invisible. See me and my siblings! #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility
March 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a senior cleric in the Church of England, an award-winning poet, theologian, and broadcaster. I am also trans and I love this truth. The world’s trans community is scared at the moment but we refuse to be invisible. See me and my siblings! #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility
Christianity doesn't get everything right, but Lent makes so much more sense than its secular equivalents like Dry January or Veganuary. Early spring is a far more sensible time to be giving things up than the depths of winter.
March 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Christianity doesn't get everything right, but Lent makes so much more sense than its secular equivalents like Dry January or Veganuary. Early spring is a far more sensible time to be giving things up than the depths of winter.
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The bishop of Iceland has a trans child. She often talks about trans rights, but says that every time she does the internet trolls come out of the woodwork. The worst ones use Christianity as an excuse for their bigotry, but she says embracing trans people is what Jesus would have done.
Nettröll veitast að biskupi Íslands ef hún nefnir transfólk - RÚV.is
Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir biskup talar reglulega gegn fordómum í garð transfólks. Bæði sem boðberi kristinnar trúar og móðir transbarns. Í hvert sinn verður hún fyrir aðkasti nettrölla. Baráttufólk fyr...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The bishop of Iceland has a trans child. She often talks about trans rights, but says that every time she does the internet trolls come out of the woodwork. The worst ones use Christianity as an excuse for their bigotry, but she says embracing trans people is what Jesus would have done.
If you can do the job of burning palm crosses ready for the Ash Wednesday service without finding yourself singing 'Southern Man' by Neil Young, then you are a better person than I am. #CofEPeeps
March 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
If you can do the job of burning palm crosses ready for the Ash Wednesday service without finding yourself singing 'Southern Man' by Neil Young, then you are a better person than I am. #CofEPeeps
I am with Catherine Shoard on this one. There were good things about Anora, but Best Picture? Not for me, but congratulations to Sean Baker anyway.
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard
Sean Baker’s film is muddled, hollow at the middle and about the fifth least vital of the best picture lineup
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March 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I am with Catherine Shoard on this one. There were good things about Anora, but Best Picture? Not for me, but congratulations to Sean Baker anyway.
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
Anora has swept the Oscars. I can’t help feeling that shouldn’t have happened | Catherine Shoard www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
I don't know this guy who's hosting the Oscars, but he's no David Tennant. This could be a long night.
March 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I don't know this guy who's hosting the Oscars, but he's no David Tennant. This could be a long night.
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HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
March 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
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Shocking and disrespectful playground bullying just brought the global order crashing down. America, this weak man is not a colossus, he's just wanting to run a protection racket. It makes America look so bad, grovelling to Putin. #ImWithUkraine
March 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Shocking and disrespectful playground bullying just brought the global order crashing down. America, this weak man is not a colossus, he's just wanting to run a protection racket. It makes America look so bad, grovelling to Putin. #ImWithUkraine
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Zelensky is a wartime leader watching his people suffer and die under Russian attacks every day. To be lectured and lied to by Trump and Vance, as they defend the war criminal dictator committing these atrocities, is unimaginable agony. An everlasting shame for America.
Trump has not uttered a critical word about Putin but he and his VP publicly belittled the leader of the nation Putin invaded.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Zelensky is a wartime leader watching his people suffer and die under Russian attacks every day. To be lectured and lied to by Trump and Vance, as they defend the war criminal dictator committing these atrocities, is unimaginable agony. An everlasting shame for America.
"Do I not like orange"
February 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Do I not like orange"
When did rocket get invented? Because it definitely didn't exist when I was growing up. I might have felt more positively about salad if it had. Green stuff that actually tastes of something.
February 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
When did rocket get invented? Because it definitely didn't exist when I was growing up. I might have felt more positively about salad if it had. Green stuff that actually tastes of something.
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Elon Musk is not the richest man in the world; men who live at home with their partner and children who love them experience riches he couldn't imagine.
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Elon Musk is not the richest man in the world; men who live at home with their partner and children who love them experience riches he couldn't imagine.