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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Back from Midnight Mass. Grateful for friends & colleagues who are leading worship tonight and all through the year. Prayers for you all. #ClergyMaltClub

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Support from @theminusfive.bsky.social essentially a reconfiguration of the main act! Really loud & lively. Great evening!

Scott McCaughy of The Minus Five playing in the band for Luke Haines & Peter Buck

The Minus Five on stage at Strangebrew Bristol

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Fantastic evening at Strangebrew in Bristol. Great gig from @lukehaines.bsky.social and Peter Buck. Good humour & fabulous music. So glad to be there with @possiblyjes.bsky.social

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Huge joy to be part of @huwyardley.bsky.social presiding at the Eucharist for the first time; and a massive privilege to preach. Prayers for Huw & for the parishes and places he serves

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Always love Trinity Sunday with this as the first reading. An Arian proof text used to celebrate the Holy Trinity. A reminder that Scripture needs interpretation!

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Great day at @coventrycathedral.bsky.social for the Reconciliation Initiatives conference on ‘Being Missional’. Lots of friends & colleagues from @bristoldiocese.org and elsewhere. Rich material to learn from. Treat to be in such a storied space.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Done it! Finished the Bristol 10k on a glorious sunny day. Thanks to all who sponsored me. Still time to do do here: www.justgiving.com/page/simon-t...

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today started with Morning Prayer @salisburycathedral.bsky.social It ends with Evensong @worcestercathedral.bsky.social Grateful for smooth running trains! Good to be on Worcester for the installation of @jacktheluddite.bsky.social as Diocesan Chancellor.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Perfect way to spend a bank holiday- at an elephant’s birthday party! Happy 11th birthday Sutton.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Last run before Bristol 10k on Sunday. On course to stagger round slowly. Sponsor me here: www.justgiving.com/page/simon-t...

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

In the midst of all that is hard, depressing & wrong with this world, a night of sheer joy with @mickpuck.bsky.social & @waterboysmusic.bsky.social Great music, dancing the night away with @possiblyjes.bsky.social Thanks for a great evening!

Mike Scott leading the Waterboys at Bath Forum

Brother Paul of the Waterboys on the Key-tar

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Back at St Melitus college for the second day of the Credal Spirit conference. Last night we had a wonderful address from @rowaninfo.bsky.social

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Enjoying the Credal Spirit conference at St Melitus. First paper on Romans & Nicaea and the need to hold together witness, resistance, & worship was really inspiring

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Not to mention ship in a bottle & some random empathy elephants (for @possiblyjes.bsky.social !)

Ship in a bottle outside Greenwich Naval museum

Empathy Revolution elephants. On a bridge over Greenwich Creek

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Today Dad’s taxi (co-driven by @jacktheluddite.bsky.social ) heads to Greenwich. Enjoying some the sights in the dull damp.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Looks suspiciously like a Pokémon!

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Great gig tonight at O2 in Bristol. Lottery Winners with support from the Covasettes. Funny, brave & sheer entertainment. Thanks to @possiblyjes.bsky.social & her sister for taking their old man.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Today the church remembers Janani Luwum. Archbishop of Uganda, he stood up to Idi Amin & was murdered for doing so. Praying for courage for all speaking truth to power.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Appetite well & truly whetted for this summer’s new performance - Busk. Can’t wait!

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Fabulous performance from the always fantastic #ProjectDance at the Royal Academy of Dance this afternoon. In These Chapters - a remarkable journey through the past 5 years. Amazing dancing & some brilliant artwork as well.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Amazing performance of Giselle by Bristol Russian Ballet School. My dance education continues…

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Grateful for the Collect for today. Need this prayer at the moment. Praying it for all who need it.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Some highlights of #BristolLightFestival An amazing way of getting people out on a cold February evening. Love #Bristol

Bristol Is Always A Good Idea
Light installation by David Buonaguidi aka Real Hackney Dave

Ramandu’s Table
Light installation by Bruce Munro Studio

Our Beating Heart
Light installation by Studio Vertigo

Somnius
Light installation by Illumaphonium

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today the church remembers the martyrs of Japan. 50 years after Christianity arrived in Japan, the Christian community was persecuted. 26 men & women, lay & religious, were executed in a brutal fashion. More deaths followed in subsequent years. Praying for all imprisoned & killed for their beliefs

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Great to be at the Commissioning of Sarah Hancox as Area Dean of Bristol South Deanery @bristoldiocese.org Prayers for her & for the deanery

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today the church remembers Gilbert of Sempringham, priest & equal opportunity monastic, He gathered lay sisters & then lay brothers to form the 1st English double monastery. When he died (aged 106) there were 9. Praying for all whose vocation has been challenged due to their gender.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Today the church remembers Anskar, Archbishop & missionary to Northern Europe. Holy man & scholar, he brought Christian faith to Vikings. Praying for all bringing the Gospel of peace to powerful leaders.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Great to celebrate Candlemas at St Martins in Knowle. A point from which to look back to Christmas, God present with us, God revealed to the whole world. And to look forward to Easter, the rivalry that leads to Jesus death which brings healing to all. And to grow with the child Jesus.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Today the church remembers Brigid. Founder of a religious community and impressive leader. Her memory became intertwined with a pagan mother goddess, perhaps a sign of her success as an evangelist. Praying for religious communities & women in leadership

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

This arrived today. Thanks to the fabulous @jazzgoat.bsky.social Looking forward to reading it!!

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Today the church remembers John Bosco. 19th century monk & educator. He promoted educational practices that rejected corporal punishment & included vocational training. He worked among the homeless & founded an order to continue this work. Praying for homeless people & for all working in education

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Today the church remembers Charles I, king and martyr. Promoted Catholic & high church positions, liturgy & people in opposition to a puritan parliament. Neither side could compromise, leading to civil war. Praying for all leaders & for all looking for common ground.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

My #AlbumOfTheWeek is Ghosteen by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. This is mourning as creativity, hope through sadness, lament that lifts us up. It’s what I need at this moment.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Today the church remembers Thomas Aquinas, Monk & prolific theologian. Towards the end of his life he had a vision after which he wrote no more. It led him to say of his work ‘it’s all straw’. It remains one of the definitive theological approaches. Praying for all theologians & teachers

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. The importance of remembering acts of genocide, and how they happened, remains essential to our future. Remembering in penitence how Christian thought & practices have contributed to this in history & today. #HMD2025

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Today the Church remembers Vincent of Saragossa. He stood before the Roman governor of Spain & defended Christian faith. He was executed for this by being placed on a gridiron - the first martyr of Spain. Praying for all who stand up to those in power & for those persecuted for what they believe.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Great to be at the Commissioning of Kat Campion-Spall as Co-Area Dean of City Deanery in @bristoldiocese.org Prayers for the start of this new ministry @bpviv.bsky.social

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

My #AlbumOfTheWeek is Be More Kind by @frankturner.bsky.social Written in response to Trump’s first inauguration, the title track is both what I need & what I want to say today. Looking forward to hearing what he does with 1933 on tour later this year.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Today the church remembers Richard Rolle. He became a hermit at 18, and wrote on mysticism & the life of faith. Praying for all people who live solitary lives.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Today the church remembers Amy Carmichael, missionary to Japan & India. In India she worked with children in danger. An accident left her disabled, but she stayed in India and became a spiritual teacher. Praying for all spiritual directors & teachers.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Today the church also remembers Charles Gore. Great theologian & conscientious bishop. He was the first bishop of Birmingham, giving up the (richer & more historic) diocese of Worcester to do so. Praying for theologians & bishops today.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Today the church remembers Anthony of Egypt. He the over a life of riches to seek God in the wilderness & became the founder of Christian monasticism. Praying for religious communities & for vocations to them. Praying also for spiritual directors.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Heading to Morning Prayer at this place. Can I pray for you?

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My #AlbumOfTheWeek is Black Rainbows by Corrine Bailey Rae. Amazing collection of inspiring music. Varied musical style, intricate instrumentation & incredible writing. Saw her brilliant live performance @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social last summer.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

In a bumper day of Saints, the church also remembers George Fox. Founder of the Quakers, he brought an emphasis on the ‘inner light’ speaking to all. Regularly imprisoned, he travelled widely to share his light. Praying for Quakers today, and for all seeking to find & follow their inner light.

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Simon Taylor @drsimont.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Today the church also remembers Kentigern or Mungo. Brought the Gospel to southern Scotland. Praying for all sharing the love of God today.

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