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Naomi L. Jacobs @naomijacobs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Delighted to share ‘Disabled Christian Leaders in Conversation’, a video podcast from Dr Erin Raffety & me. Five #disabled & #neurodivergent leaders talk about barriers to leading, and what good #leadership could look like. Ep 1 out now! youtu.be/pHfz_Jk5Hn8?...

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 10/10/2026

Join us in prayer on World Mental Health Day. 🙏

A prayer for World Mental Health Day

Compassionate God,
as you know each star you have created,
so you know the secrets of every heart;
in your loving mercy bring to your table
all who are fearful and broken,
all who are wounded and needy,
that our hungers may be satisfied
in the city of your peace;
through Christ who is our peace.
Amen.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

An ongoing interest in the Bible and liturgy led to the publication of Lively Oracles of God: Perspective on the Bible and Liturgy (Liturgical Press, 2022), co–edited with Gordon Jeanes.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

She joined the staff of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute in July 2017. She is interested in the nature of liturgical language, including: what it means to describe liturgical language as ritual language; gendered language; the participation of the body in liturgy as a language.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Bridget was Lay Chaplain and Research Assistant to three Bishops of Ely from 1998–2017. From 2012 to 2017 she was a member of the Academic Board of the Archbishop’s Examination in Theology. She is a Consultant to the C of E Liturgical Commission.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Here, her interest in liturgy took shape through study of Reformation and modern liturgies of the Church of England, focused on their interpretation in performance. Her doctoral dissertation was published as Liturgical Hermeneutics: Interpreting Liturgical Rites in Performance (Peter Lang, 1996).

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Bridget Nichols grew up in South Africa and studied English Literature and Classics in Cape Town. She taught in the English Department of the University of the Witwatersrand before pursuing doctoral research at the University of Durham.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, is delighted to announce that the new Director of the Mirfield Liturgical Institute and Tutor in Liturgy will be Dr Bridget Nichols. Dr Nichols will join the staff at Mirfield in September 2027.

A smiling white woman with brown bobbed hair.

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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 30/09/2026

🙏#TodayWePray for Vocations and Clergy Formation. Please pray for Vocations; for all in the discernment process; for ordinands in training; and for the curates and their training incumbents. #Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Buhiga – The Anglican Church of Burundi.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So we are particularly pleased to pray for the Church Army and its mission!

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today the Church of England commemorates Wilson Carlisle, the founder of the Church Army. As of this year, we have the joy of sharing our site with the Church Army’s training programme.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This morning the College undertook session one of safeguarding training at leadership level. An important topic, which everyone engaged with seriously and enthusiastically.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We also celebrated the beginning of a new year, and took on board Bishop Smitha’s charge, inspired by our readings, to love deeply, and keep awake.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A joy to welcome Bishop Smitha last night as she licensed the Rev’d Jemma Sander-Heys and Fr Steffan Matthias to their new roles on the College, and recognised the beginning of Fr Ryan Green’s. ⚓️✝️

Two clergy in albs watch as a bishop signs their licenses

A bishop, who as it happens is an Asian woman, stands at a lectern wearing a chasuble and mitre.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Bishop Mark welcomes new and returning ordinands at the start of the new academic year.

A group of people in a large refectory listening to a bishop in a cassock who is addressing them from a legillium, or portable lectern.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tomorrow the new academic year begins! Please keep our new and returning ordinands in your prayers, and pray to for all those who will play a role in their formation. ✝️⚓️

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

On Monday some of our students braved the hot weather and a long drive to Norfolk to play their part in the National Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Always a joy and an honour!

A procession with a banner of Our Lady of Walsingham.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

but in our worship and in our common life.” Fr Ryan was, until recently, a novice member of the Community of the Resurrection and has served parishes in Australia & Chichester Diocese before serving as DDO in the Diocese of Llandaff.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Fr Steffan said: “It’s a privilege to take up this role at the College of the Resurrection, a place with a long and unique tradition of forming men and women for ministry. As Tutor in Biblical Studies, I am excited to bring my passion to a place where scripture is explored not just in the classroom,

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Reverend Dr Ryan Green Has been appointed Dean of Pastoral Studies at the College of the Resurrection. Fr Steffan is a former Student of the College and has been teaching for the College already, whilst serving as a parish priest in South London.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Good news! Appointment of Academic Dean & Tutor in Biblical Studies and Dean of Pastoral Studies The Principal is pleased to announce that The Reverend Dr Steffan Mathias has been appointed Academic Dean and Tutor in Biblical Studies at The College of the Resurrection. and that

A photo of a smiling man in a cassock with orange glasses and wavy dark hair against the background of a church interior.

A photo of a smiling man with a beard, a receding hairline, and an earring wearing a clerical collar and a pinstriped suit.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week students of the college are on retreat, and we’re joined by a former student, Fr Benji Tyler, as retreat conductor. The theme is “the heart of a priest.” Prayers for a blessed, restful, and quiet week appreciated!

A seated man in a cassock is giving a talk while others look on.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Over the weekend some of our ordinands went bouldering (shout out to Freeklime Huddersfield, who weren’t expecting a bunch of trainee priests plus one trainee deacon, but made them very welcome). Fun had by all!

An instructor steadies a woman in a yellow T-shirt as she climbs a bouldering wall.

A woman in a yellow T-shirt smiles as she reaches the top of the wall without further assistance.

A group of three women and two men with their arms round each other, smiling.

A young man wearing shorts and a T-shirt smiles as he reaches for the final hold up the bouldering wall.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Every Ascension Day a group of students and staff sing hymns on the top of the college tower- and this year we had splendid weather as we praised God.

A panorama shot of a group of people, some of them in cassocks, singing on a tower.

The view down the valley of rolling hills and stone houses. Oh, and the transmitter at Emley Moor, which was at one point the tallest manmade structure in Europe, and is still the tallest structure in the U.K.

An ordinand in a cassock brushes himself down with a clothes brush (the tower stairs are quite dirty, and he came prepared).

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Remember, Lord, your mercy and loving-kindness towards us. Bless this good earth, and make it fruitful. Bless our labour, and give us all things needful for our daily lives. Bless this place and all who live in it. Bless our common life and our care for our neighbour. Amen.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It’s Rogationtide, the traditional season for asking God’s blessing on growing crops and those who work the land. Just before lunch, some of us joined the Community for their Rogation procession, blessing the orchard, the allotments, and the workshop.

A priest in a white chasuble sprinkles apple trees with holy water.

A priest dips a bundle of rosemary in a bucket of holy water as a number of people watch.

A priest walks past greenhouses and a plot where rhubarb and soft fruit is growing.

A priest holding a thurible walks past greenhouses.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Bonus: here the ringers show how it’s actually done

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Yesterday, some of the ordinands got to try bell ringing at Dewsbury Minster. Thanks to the Tower Captain and the ringers for their welcome and hospitality!

Three people looking at a big wheel, which a bell is mounted on so that it can be rung.

A young man with bleached hair pulls a sally (which is what you call the woolly “sausage” on the end of a bell rope which protects the ringer’s hands.

An experienced ringer shows one of our students how to prepare a bell for ringing.

A ringer shows a different student how to tuck up the end of the bell rope.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

which centres on a systematic examination of theological anthropology and mission. Over the years Jemma has stayed in touch with Mirfield and its pattern of prayer and community life have shaped her, and her family's life as they've moved around the country. They're excited to be back!

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Jemma trained for ordination here at Mirfield 2009-2012 completing a BA and MA in theology during that time. Since 2012 she has ministered as a parish priest in rural and urban settings in Wiltshire, on the East Coast and here in West Yorkshire. Jemma is in the process of completing her PhD

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Introducing a new member of staff! The Revd Jemma Sander-Heys will be joining us as a part-time lecturer (she will spend most of her week as the parish priest of our neighbours, Christ the King Battyeford).

A smiling woman with dark hair. She is wearing a black clerical shirt and an orange jumper.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to our last open day of the academic year! It’s going to be a busy one, but that’s how we like it.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The grounds are looking particularly beautiful right now.

A picture of a bluebell wood in golden light.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

With thanks again to our students, guests, and those who sponsored places for making last Holy Week such a wonderful exploration of the death and resurrection of Our Lord. Here's a taste.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Today’s tutor group involved some gardening - weeding and removing Spanish bluebells under the supervision of Thomas CR. Everyone enjoyed being out in God’s good creation, with only a few nettle stings and bramble injuries to remind us of the Fall…

A group of men, women, and children standing outside a greenhouse on a sunny day.

Some people digging with their backs to the camera.

Apple trees in blossom in front of a large stone house.

Wisteria growing on a stone house. Behind it, a tall eucalyptus is growing.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Exciting news! Live drama returns to the open air theatre at Mirfield, for one night only! (But let’s hope it sets a trend). www.handlebards.com/show/macbeth...

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Macbeth

Join the troupe at Mirfield Monastery for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Pope Leo in audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury: “As my beloved predecessor, Pope Francis, said to the Primates of the Anglican Communion in 2024, ‘it would be a scandal if, due to our divisions, we did not fulfil our common vocation to make Christ known.’

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Glad to see you on here, Mr Archdeacon, prayers for you continue at the College.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We’re very much looking forward to welcoming them!

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Warm thanks to Fr Andrew Nunn for his Holy Week talks, preaching of the Passion, and his share in the ministry of Holy Week at the College. It’s been a real blessing!

Two men smiling. One of them is wearing a black cassock with red trim and the other, who is a bishop, a purple cassock with a shoulder cape.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Surrexit Christi Alleluia! Christ is risen, alleluia!

A beautifully painted Paschal candle, painted by a very talented student.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Though this morning everyone is standing well downwind of the fire; the storm has passed but it’s still windy.

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College of the Resurrection @cor-mirfield.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

It’s about to be the best service of the year!

A group of people have gathered round a brazier. Behind them, a full moon shines through the trees.

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Ennius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Initial 'E'(xsultet) depicting a monk in front of a lectern and a paschal candle, singing the Exsultet. Next to him is the name 'Hugo'. #EasterVigil BnF MS Latin 13765; Collection including Exultet; 11th century (end); France (Jumièges); f. Br @gallicabnf.bsky.social

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R. P. Whaite @rpwhaite.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Holy Saturday

A black and white print that represents the body of Jesus lying in a tomb after the first Good Friday. The image has the body with one arm hanging down from the plinth on which the body has been placed. Most of the image is made of linen cloths pulled in different directions over the corpus. The image is one in the sequence of stations of the Cross created alongside poetry of music for Newcastle cathedrals jagged edges project. The project uses work from survivors and victims of church based abuse to reflect on the traditional stages of Christ betrayal, arrest, trial, torture, and death - https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/jagged-edges/

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