Julie Bacon
joolsbee.bsky.social
Julie Bacon
@joolsbee.bsky.social
Priest (Associate Archdeacon-Transition Enabler in the Anglican diocese of Sheffield) and lifelong fan of The Archers.
Psalm 15 at Morning Prayer today seems particularly resonant. #morningprayer
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Reposted by Julie Bacon
January 16, 2026 at 9:31 AM
If the attacker is a regular character, it will make it too easy for George never to face up to the consequences of his words and actions - previous behaviour suggests he’ll lean into his victim status #TheArchers
January 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
It’s what George says that is at least as awful as what he does. I presume tonight’s crack to Brad about how not everyone can be an ‘alpha’ is a reference to the incel culture which has had such a powerful influence on him? #TheArchers
December 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I decided that over my Christmas break I would re-watch the three parts of The Lord of the Rings. Part 1 viewed today. My, what a great story, and film. Looking forward to the next two instalments.
December 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Saviour: Come and save us, O Lord our God. #oantiphons #advent #eveningprayer
December 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay. #oantiphons #advent #eveningprayer
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
O Morning Star, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. #oantiphons #advent #eveningprayer
December 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
O Key of David and sceptre of the house of Israel; you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one can open: Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house,those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. #oantiphons #advent #eveningprayer
December 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples; before you kings will shut their mouths, to you the nations will make their prayer: Come and deliver us, and delay no longer. #oantiphons #advent
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Christ has always been in Christmas.
December 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

This is a brilliant grass roots initiative that helps children get to know others like them from different places, and builds real friendships.
‘Empathy that lasts a lifetime’: charity bridges gap between Bradford schools
Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Getting ready to celebrate my daughter’s wedding at lunchtime today - feeling the joy bubbling up!
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
George may have paid his debt to society via prison, but that’s different from restoring relationships with people he’s hurt. He doesn’t see the difference, or understand that forgiveness cannot be demanded #TheArchers
October 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Bird feeders thoroughly washed and dried, and now refilled.
October 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
+Pete providing inspiring teaching on Ephesians 1.3-14 on our calling to live to the praise of God’s glory.
October 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Reposted by Julie Bacon
In response to the news that Bishop Sarah is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Pete and Bishop Leah said:

'We warmly welcome the announcement that Sarah has been appointed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - The Diocese of Sheffield
The announcement has been made today.
www.sheffield.anglican.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
What a wonderful appointment! Praying for ++Sarah as she takes up this demanding and important leadership role.

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 9:29 AM
Catching up with the Archers - I wasn’t expecting a Bible study with Soosan, Brine and Justin (and a few silents?), but I am here for it!
September 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
With the new Bishop of Doncaster, @leahvs.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
At Rotherham station, on my way to York for the consecration of Leah Vasey-Saunders, new bishop of Doncaster @sheffdio.org
September 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
@dunnettcentral.bsky.social England rather than Scotland, but this made me think of Whistle Willie.

Monastic music that survived Henry VIII’s dissolution brought back to life
August 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
@dunnettcentral.bsky.social I’m just re-reading the HoN (currently on SoG). I don’t recall Nicholas having a cat…?
"A man blessed with a concerned doctor, a dedicated counselor, a wise priest, a few good friends, and a great love in his life can overcome much. But a man with all of those and a marvelous cat can really cover a lot of distance."

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Cat Who Saved Me
I will never owe another cat the debt that I owe her.
www.theatlantic.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
A great joy to attend the swearing of oaths and making of declarations at Sheffield Cathedral by those to be ordained deacons and priests this weekend. @sheffdio.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A beautiful morning to travel to York for @malchamb.bsky.social consecration as Bishop of Wakefield.
June 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM