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Rachel Firth

@canonrachel.bsky.social
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Anglican parish priest. Sings songs. Deeply rooted northerner. Liberal Cathomatic. European. she/her

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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I have had this folder in my study for over a decade - and have kept promising myself I would spend some more time with it. 1/6
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Well London is still where it was last time I looked. Which is nice.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#GeneralSynod #GS2026 Anyone sharing from the chamber? @synodnews.bsky.social
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
We went off radio - we can listen to what we want when we want. And 'terrestrial' TV - likewise. Then we LOVED a podcast (radio). And then the podcasts all started doing video (TV). And now there it is on your streaming service - dropping at the same every week. I am my grandma quoting Ecclesiastes.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Just listening to radio news and thought "they should interview someone who has a potential solution to the problem they're talking about - not someone who thinks they know who to blame."
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Watching the snooker. Cheering for Wu Yize who hasn't yet been given a snooker-style nick name. I'm voting for Scooby Wu. Scooby scooby Wu!!!
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For those at #OFMOnsite26 who were asking about accessing some of the music stuff I brought to the conference - this is the website - it's due an update any second now but it's a start! www.revrachel.uk
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Sharing Music for the Liturgy – Simple modern music for anyone to use in worship.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The fantasy doctoral thesis. Life is liturgy. Liturgy is musical. How y'all doing skyers?
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Was #Clarice the first? Investigative women, and men, in dark thriller / police procedurals - who must jog - endlessly.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Have been off bluesky in a Lent kind of way. But today is too good a day not to be sharing it. www.instagram.com/reel/DWRlj1l...
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thewayuk on Instagram: "Let’s pray for Archbishop Sarah Mullally ahead of her instalment tomorrow 🙏#wisdom #guidance #peace #prayer #thewayukView all 61 c…"
Let’s pray for Archbishop Sarah Mullally ahead of her instalment tomorrow 🙏#wisdom #guidance #peace #prayer #thewayuk
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Listening to Bishop Martinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto - visiting #GeneralSynod from Brazil. She brings greetings from the people of the rivers and the forest. She's telling us about COP30 and socio-environmental justice.
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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I am orthodox. I am also inclusive. #GeneralSynod
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
#Convocation #GeneralSynod 8 documents for the pre-meeting meeting.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
As a member of #GeneralSynod I have never had so many people contact me about motions as I have this time..
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Oooooo. Evensong.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Tearfully watching an Italian man speaking broken (but very good) English and speaking of unity, respect, being a global family. "Your message of peace will be heard by all." #Olympics #Olympics26 #Italy26
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
⚓✝️
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Graeme 🦋 @fatherhilarious.blog · 29/01/2026
I wish there was a way to share with clergy in the south of England how epic this vacancy is... 1st: There is a job that needs doing. Interim ministry is over and these are viable parishes... but now they need someone to nurture these shoots of growth. pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/incu...
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Incumbent of Marsden and Slaithwaite with East Scammonden in Manchester Road | Church of England
Incumbent of Marsden and Slaithwaite with East ScammondenINTRODUCTIONOur vision as the Diocese is about confident clergy equipping confident Christians to live and tell the good news of Jesus Christ. ...
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Study day for our Episcopal Area with Rev Canon Dr Mark Pryce @leeds.anglican.org
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
music.youtube.com/watch?v=CYpn... 25 years since Arctic Monkeys first album apparently. So I'm starting a busy Saturday with some of those brilliant flat Yorkshire vowels.
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I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
YouTube video by Arctic Monkeys - Topic
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Bill Bailey playing his birthday cittern. Such a gorgeous sound. Happy Thursday fellow travellers. www.facebook.com/share/v/1GDP...
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Just came here to say David Olusoga's Empire series is fantastic. Would highly recommend. It's on iPlayer now. Beautiful, frank and compassionate story telling.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Anyone know why none of the local supermarkets have pilchards in? Big fan of the pilchard - particularly the kind in tomato sauce. And for some reason I thought an international social media platform was the place to ask this. #Huddersfield
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Very much the Calder - I'd say the Calder & Hebble Navigation - but very much the Colne now.
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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 13/01/2026
Pray with us. 🙏 Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Echos of The Church™️ in this. Genny Harrison on Facebook. Love how her writing on Tolkien names power and complexity.
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Graeme 🦋 @fatherhilarious.blog · 10/01/2026
The Benefice of Marsden and Slaithwaite are seeking a shepherd after God's heart; to lead them in their journey of faith More details from @billbraviner.bsky.social @canonrachel.bsky.social #CofE #CofEPeeps @leeds.anglican.org and here: mses.org.uk/meet-the-vic...
Marsden Moor with art frame inscribed with word, "Many People Look But Only A Few See"St Bartholomew's Church Interior looking from the rood screen out to the pewsA view of St James interior bathed in the sunshineSt Bartholomew's full for the annual Concert with Marsden Silver Prize Band and the Colne Valley Male Voice Choir
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
New year. Clean and polish.
Close up of items from a home communion set - recently cleaned and sitting on a tea towel.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Anybody know why I can no longer find Wombles music on YouTube Music? Or indeed where I can find it without digging through my parent's garage for the vinyl?
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
✝️⚓ #clergymaltclub #joy #Christmas A joyful and blessed one to all.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
✝️⚓ getting in early with #clergymaltclub tag. Not sure which platforms folks will be using. Other drinks and non-clergy welcome as always - but it is a post-midnight service tradition I'm not abandoning just because we had to largely abandon "the bad place".
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woody and buzz lightyear from toy story are standing next to each other with the words malt malt everywhere above them .
ALT: woody and buzz lightyear from toy story are standing next to each other with the words malt malt everywhere above them .
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
1/4 I need to say publicly - the things happening to Bishop Sarah Mulally right now feel like what happens when a woman steps out of line, dares to live equality, assumes that she is allowed to operate in the same sphere as men.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I have had cat envy for some time now. I guess it will peak with the solstice.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Honoured to be at the #Huddersfield & District Jewish Community Hanukkah celebration this evening at Holocaust Centre North. It's wonderful that volunteers have established this community group and glad to show public support to them.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Twice in the last six months I've been called by the NHS for extra tests following screening (just been for second follow up today). I have been given the all clear both times - but more importantly had I not been all clear those wonderful people were right there ready to care for me. +
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Thanks for this morning's day off wake up go to teen child No.2 youtu.be/d0LeL9BUPtA?...
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Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday
YouTube video by Morrissey
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This is a fantastic job in a lovely spot. The parishes are praying for you every day - the priest God is calling to this beautiful patch of God's own country. Please feel free to message informally to ask anything that might help you discern if this is for you. #Huddersfield
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Reith Lectures on @bbcsounds.bsky.social Cracking. Rutger Bregman. The US falling like Rome. Europe stagnating like Venice. He says the hopeful stuff will come in the second lecture. It's a strong recommend from me tho. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The Reith Lectures - Rutger Bregman - Moral Revolution - 1. A Time of Monsters - BBC Sounds
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman delivers his first BBC Reith Lecture: Moral Revolution.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Wooohooo. I find it hard to articulate the utter joy of practicing beautiful music with a choir.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
1 in 3 women. Low estimate. You're in a meeting - 12 people- half are women. This lived experience is in the room. This video is about domestic violence. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #leaveheralone www.instagram.com/reel/DRy8kbL...
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undefined on Instagram: "riponcathedralCanon Wendy, our Canon Pastor, shares a personal account of domestic abuse as we take part in 16 Days of Activism Aga…"
riponcathedralCanon Wendy, our Canon Pastor, shares a personal account of domestic abuse as we take part in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This video contains information regarding physical abuse which some viewers may find distressing.If you are a woman, man, or young person affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support locally from:IDAS 0808 200247New Beginnings 01423 313080 @newbeginningspeersupport Advice about domestic abuse | North Yorkshire Police@officialmothersunion You can always raise a concern for yourself or someone else through our Cathedral Safeguarding Team who can be reached on 01765 643889 or via safgeguarding@riponcathedral.org.ukTo get involved with the @whiteribbonuk Campaign engaging men and boys to prevent men’s violence against women and girls visit White Ribbon UKThe art exhibition ‘Leave Her Alone’ will be on display in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit until December 10th where you can also find lots of information about agencies who offer support and advocate for change. On Saturday a Silent Vigil takes place at 10am on the forecourt, followed at 10.30am by a special service.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The weekend. It was quite a lot and obviously splendid. Lovely to land back with the Advent liturgy on Sunday morning.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
This has really made me giggle..... Taste: shoe leather, turmeric, damp. Pairing: vol au vents, potted shrimp, treacle sponge.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Today's park walk - with walking poles. Working on knee injury recovery.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
#Huddersfield #Christmas www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bff...
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
⚓✝️ I am an advocate for the Northern Province. It is a challenging and wonderful place to minister (and Jesus never said it would be easy and comfortable, right?) But also this cartoon - truth! It heads Simon Parke's article on the culture of grievance (today's Church Times)
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
North. Grim. All the stuff @billbraviner.bsky.social said. Don't tell anyone how fabulous it is - just come and work here 😁
Early morning Greenhead Park. Sunshine on a broad swathe of frosty grass. Left side in the distance the Victoria Tower "Castle Hill" seen against a blue sky. On the right the town's cenotaph can be seen through trees.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight www.cityam.com/the-british-...
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The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Hands up if you have cat envy right now. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Hibernation calls. OH recommends an early night.
Our beautiful silver black korat cat curled up on a black blanket with her nose tucked under a paw.
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Rachel Firth @canonrachel.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Things I love about Yorkshire (the first of an occasional series). People actually just say "Meadow-hell" when talking of the shopping centre.
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