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The first time I met Rogers, I didn't know who he was. I asked him what he did for a living and he said he was a caretaker.
I have always loved that.
I have always loved that.
20 years ago this week, Dean Rogers Govender was installed as the Dean of Manchester. We were delighted to be joined by many dignitaries from the city for the morning service.
The order of service included a hymn that the Dean requested for his installation - Beauty for Brokenness
The order of service included a hymn that the Dean requested for his installation - Beauty for Brokenness
January 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The first time I met Rogers, I didn't know who he was. I asked him what he did for a living and he said he was a caretaker.
I have always loved that.
I have always loved that.
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Never ceases to inspire me at the end of @norwichcathedral.bsky.social Christmas Procession.
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Never ceases to inspire me at the end of @norwichcathedral.bsky.social Christmas Procession.
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Wonderful living Nativity complete with donkey. Well done Marwood School, Great Ayton @dioceseofyork.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Mildred the donkey joins Great Ayton school's Christmas nativity
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Wonderful living Nativity complete with donkey. Well done Marwood School, Great Ayton @dioceseofyork.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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In a service dating back to medieval times, was good to be part of the Chorister Bishop and Canons making service @yorkminster.bsky.social on Sunday (which alternates each year between girls & boys choirs electing a bishop). Best of all was being able to listen to Bishop Liam's cracking sermon.
December 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In a service dating back to medieval times, was good to be part of the Chorister Bishop and Canons making service @yorkminster.bsky.social on Sunday (which alternates each year between girls & boys choirs electing a bishop). Best of all was being able to listen to Bishop Liam's cracking sermon.
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I spent a number of years as a HIV nurse. By then, the meds meant people could live full lives, but the stigma still existed. And access to preventative measures & meds varies
This #WorldAidsDay, as I lead prayers at @mancathedral.bsky.social, I'll be praying for justice, awareness & reduced stigma
This #WorldAidsDay, as I lead prayers at @mancathedral.bsky.social, I'll be praying for justice, awareness & reduced stigma
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I spent a number of years as a HIV nurse. By then, the meds meant people could live full lives, but the stigma still existed. And access to preventative measures & meds varies
This #WorldAidsDay, as I lead prayers at @mancathedral.bsky.social, I'll be praying for justice, awareness & reduced stigma
This #WorldAidsDay, as I lead prayers at @mancathedral.bsky.social, I'll be praying for justice, awareness & reduced stigma
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Last night I had an adventure, heading off to preach at Deanery service in Kenley.I did get rather lost walking from the station (country lane, no lights, no signal) but had a lovely time on arrival
Also loved the on screen typo "Hail thee as our MATHLESS King".
Knew God was on my side there 😀
Also loved the on screen typo "Hail thee as our MATHLESS King".
Knew God was on my side there 😀
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Last night I had an adventure, heading off to preach at Deanery service in Kenley.I did get rather lost walking from the station (country lane, no lights, no signal) but had a lovely time on arrival
Also loved the on screen typo "Hail thee as our MATHLESS King".
Knew God was on my side there 😀
Also loved the on screen typo "Hail thee as our MATHLESS King".
Knew God was on my side there 😀
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Cracking bit of Geordie hymnody this morning, as we sang 'Rejoice, the Lord is King' at both churches:
"the keys of death and hell
are to wor Jesus given".
#TinyJoys
"the keys of death and hell
are to wor Jesus given".
#TinyJoys
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Cracking bit of Geordie hymnody this morning, as we sang 'Rejoice, the Lord is King' at both churches:
"the keys of death and hell
are to wor Jesus given".
#TinyJoys
"the keys of death and hell
are to wor Jesus given".
#TinyJoys
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"He calls us not to walk in fear, but in love, not in darkness, but in light."
What is All Saints' Day, and why does it follow All Hallows' Eve? Rev Laura Lenander tells us more.
What is All Saints' Day, and why does it follow All Hallows' Eve? Rev Laura Lenander tells us more.
November 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"He calls us not to walk in fear, but in love, not in darkness, but in light."
What is All Saints' Day, and why does it follow All Hallows' Eve? Rev Laura Lenander tells us more.
What is All Saints' Day, and why does it follow All Hallows' Eve? Rev Laura Lenander tells us more.
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"I think God's calling me!"
Meet Rev Sarah Maughan, from the Diocese of Sheffield, as she shares her journey to priesthood.
#AskARev #priesthood #anglican
Meet Rev Sarah Maughan, from the Diocese of Sheffield, as she shares her journey to priesthood.
#AskARev #priesthood #anglican
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"I think God's calling me!"
Meet Rev Sarah Maughan, from the Diocese of Sheffield, as she shares her journey to priesthood.
#AskARev #priesthood #anglican
Meet Rev Sarah Maughan, from the Diocese of Sheffield, as she shares her journey to priesthood.
#AskARev #priesthood #anglican
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You can contribute, by writing to [email protected].
Please see Julia Baird’s article in @sydmorningherald.bsky.social below.
Don’t let the
#SydneyAnglican re-evaluation of their position on #WomensOrdination remain a secret!
#AustralianAnglican
Please see Julia Baird’s article in @sydmorningherald.bsky.social below.
Don’t let the
#SydneyAnglican re-evaluation of their position on #WomensOrdination remain a secret!
#AustralianAnglican
October 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
You can contribute, by writing to [email protected].
Please see Julia Baird’s article in @sydmorningherald.bsky.social below.
Don’t let the
#SydneyAnglican re-evaluation of their position on #WomensOrdination remain a secret!
#AustralianAnglican
Please see Julia Baird’s article in @sydmorningherald.bsky.social below.
Don’t let the
#SydneyAnglican re-evaluation of their position on #WomensOrdination remain a secret!
#AustralianAnglican
Well, whatever next? A Bible Study at St Stephen's Ambridge!
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Well, whatever next? A Bible Study at St Stephen's Ambridge!
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Tiny girl at the Tower of London - 'what are you doing?'
Us - 'We're filming'
Tiny girl - 'are you making the new Mission Impossible?'
Us - 'why yes, yes we are'
Us - 'We're filming'
Tiny girl - 'are you making the new Mission Impossible?'
Us - 'why yes, yes we are'
August 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tiny girl at the Tower of London - 'what are you doing?'
Us - 'We're filming'
Tiny girl - 'are you making the new Mission Impossible?'
Us - 'why yes, yes we are'
Us - 'We're filming'
Tiny girl - 'are you making the new Mission Impossible?'
Us - 'why yes, yes we are'
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I will never not laugh at this
July 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I will never not laugh at this
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As I contemplate a sermon about prayer, I'm reminded of Mother Mary Clare, Reverend Mother of the Sisters of the Love of God in Oxford
She advised that the nuns were struggling to find words to pray, they could simply say
'Here I am God, what a mess'
I've used that advice a lot over the years
She advised that the nuns were struggling to find words to pray, they could simply say
'Here I am God, what a mess'
I've used that advice a lot over the years
July 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
As I contemplate a sermon about prayer, I'm reminded of Mother Mary Clare, Reverend Mother of the Sisters of the Love of God in Oxford
She advised that the nuns were struggling to find words to pray, they could simply say
'Here I am God, what a mess'
I've used that advice a lot over the years
She advised that the nuns were struggling to find words to pray, they could simply say
'Here I am God, what a mess'
I've used that advice a lot over the years
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I've been on the roof today, filming with our 1 million+ bees @mancathedral.bsky.social!
July 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I've been on the roof today, filming with our 1 million+ bees @mancathedral.bsky.social!
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Giraffes, the tallest animal on Earth, help ecosystems thrive by feeding on upper plants, letting sunlight reach lower vegetation across Africa’s savannahs.
🦒 This #WorldGiraffeDay, explore what’s threatening their home and how we can restore it: bit.ly/4c5p6X9
🦒 This #WorldGiraffeDay, explore what’s threatening their home and how we can restore it: bit.ly/4c5p6X9
June 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Giraffes, the tallest animal on Earth, help ecosystems thrive by feeding on upper plants, letting sunlight reach lower vegetation across Africa’s savannahs.
🦒 This #WorldGiraffeDay, explore what’s threatening their home and how we can restore it: bit.ly/4c5p6X9
🦒 This #WorldGiraffeDay, explore what’s threatening their home and how we can restore it: bit.ly/4c5p6X9
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Today we remembered the life of Mandy, my PA, who died suddenly recently. Full of faith Mandy was a beloved pastor to the archdeaconry. Please hold her husband, son & all of us who mourn in prayer.
Some years ago Mandy chose this reading to be read at her funeral with each mourner getting a fork!
Some years ago Mandy chose this reading to be read at her funeral with each mourner getting a fork!
June 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today we remembered the life of Mandy, my PA, who died suddenly recently. Full of faith Mandy was a beloved pastor to the archdeaconry. Please hold her husband, son & all of us who mourn in prayer.
Some years ago Mandy chose this reading to be read at her funeral with each mourner getting a fork!
Some years ago Mandy chose this reading to be read at her funeral with each mourner getting a fork!
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Supper club and seamstress recognised in new cathedral volunteers rewards
Supper club and seamstress recognised in new cathedral volunteer awards
www.churchtimes.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Supper club and seamstress recognised in new cathedral volunteers rewards
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Kenny Hunter’s incredibly moving sculpture of Covid NHS key workers outside @rcsed.bsky.social looking just beautiful in the sunshine today. A privilege to see this 🩵
June 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Kenny Hunter’s incredibly moving sculpture of Covid NHS key workers outside @rcsed.bsky.social looking just beautiful in the sunshine today. A privilege to see this 🩵
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Just saw a guy whose t shirt proclaimed him "The Duffer of St George's"...Managed with difficulty to resist saying "Better drowned than duffers. If not duffers, won't drown"
#Booksky
#ArthurRansome
#Booksky
#ArthurRansome
May 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Just saw a guy whose t shirt proclaimed him "The Duffer of St George's"...Managed with difficulty to resist saying "Better drowned than duffers. If not duffers, won't drown"
#Booksky
#ArthurRansome
#Booksky
#ArthurRansome
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It was a gigantic honour to unveil the new English Heritage Blue Plaque on the Pimlico home of one my absolute favourite novelists, Barbara Pym. She lived there just after World War Two. Thanks so much to the @BarbaraPymSociety for these 📷 and for a wonderful tea! I'll treasure my memories.
May 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It was a gigantic honour to unveil the new English Heritage Blue Plaque on the Pimlico home of one my absolute favourite novelists, Barbara Pym. She lived there just after World War Two. Thanks so much to the @BarbaraPymSociety for these 📷 and for a wonderful tea! I'll treasure my memories.