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Grace Thomas

@gracerethomas.bsky.social
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Priest. Canon Missioner at Manchester Cathedral. Tutor at Luther King Centre. Researching Ecological Grief. Writes, reads occasionally on the radio. Manc/Cymraeg/Indian

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 15h
📢 Last chance to have your say! As we continue the process of appointing the next Bishop of Manchester, we're inviting parishes, colleagues and anyone with an interest in the diocese to share their views. ⏰ The survey closes at midnight tomorrow. Take the survey⤵️
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Thank you very much for taking part in this consultation. We really appreciate your contribution.
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Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A little glimpse of our Fairtrade EcoFest today! #Fairtrade #EcoChurch
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Hiked up Rivington Pike today So good #Autumn #Hike
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Ellie Mae O'Hagan @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think it is very good that the PM is being so publicly vulnerable about grieving his father. That is also a form of leadership
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Homily writing in the darkness of the Welsh hills, before the sun rises
A dark room, with a fireplace to the left and a window in the top centre
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Good morning #Sunrise #Salford #Manchester
Photo of the morning sky over Salford, UK, red, blue and pink sunrise colours
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We're seeking views as we journey towards appointing a new bishop Manchester diocese includes the cities Salford & Manchester, as well as Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, parts of Wigan, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Blackburn with Darwen, and Rossendale Please complete if you live in this area!
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
How it's started..... .....how it's going 30 years of motherhood ❤️
Photo of me with baby sonPhoto of me with 30year old son
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's my son's 30th birthday today, and therefore the only sensible way to start the day is with cake
Large white mug of tea and a small chocolate cupcake
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bishop Frank is an absolute legend
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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#MorningPrayer Infuse our hearts, our souls, our minds, and our lives with your grace, Lord Jesus; draw us into your way of hope, into the abundant love of your kingdom. Use us to turn the world upside down, that passions for power, wealth and empire may be subsumed by your love.
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Anupama Ranawana @msamrc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Fresh evidence of C of E’s role in enslavement uncovered as church wrestles with reparations debate www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I wrote and recorded this a few weeks ago. The idea arose from conversations at my sister's bedside about how, instead of reaching for the stars, much could be gained from setting our feet deep into the soil BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, Justice - Harmony share.google/V1L3qsJD0Q5n...
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BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, Justice - Harmony
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas.
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Vicks McQ 💖💫 @realfiremonkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
St Luke's Church, Weaste where a British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst was married is currently temporarily closed due to issues with the roof. If you feel inclined to help this church of historic value please donate: givealittle.co/c/Fdw0eX01Rm... #CofEPeeps ⚓
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Our Church needs you!
Please help support St Luke's work in your community
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Took this a few days ago One of our sunflowers at Manchester Cathedral being enjoyed by a bee
Close up of a sunflower. A bee can be seen in the top centre
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
My dear 'big' sister A force for nature A beautiful human being Fiercely intelligent, funny, compassionate Deeply faithful Two days ago I anointed her, blessed her and said goodbye Rest gently, Maya
Photo of me on the right wearing a gold cope. Maya is beside me on my left in a black jacket and orange scarf
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I often talk about Eunice Foote - the woman who first talked about the possibility of climate change and was not even allowed to present her own work. An iconic woman who deserves her place in the history books #EuniceFoote #ClimateChange
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Dr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The RNLI have some of the best people in Britain volunteering for them. They put their lives on the line when they are called on and they will rescue anyone who needs them. Because every life matters, and offering help is the right thing to do. You can donate here: rnli.org
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RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at Sea
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and international interventions.
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This morning's service @mancathedral.bsky.social was beautiful. All credit to our precentor for putting together a truly spirit filled service It was the first time the Church has marked the new festival of Creation in Christ and we had many comments about how meaningful it had been Very thankful
The creation window at Manchester cathedral
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The cathedral beehives -an endless source of fascination Our beekeeper told me there was one hive where the bees were always angry. She realised it was the hive she would tend to last, at her most tired, and the bees were reacting to her mood When she changed her routine, they were no longer angry
Wooden beehives on the cathedral roof
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
That is a wonderful saying, thank you
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Sleeth details how every major bible story has a link to a tree and he explores the importance of trees in the story of the people of God. The study will be a gentle journey exploring bible stories and learning more about trees This tells you more re the book share.google/yHAra1AfLUyd...
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Reforesting Faith — BLESSED EARTH
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
While we're at it, I'm also leading this during September. A bible study all about trees, based on Matthew Sleeth's wonderful book 'Reforesting Faith' You don't need to have read the book to join- details below #BookSky
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I know these are very common, but loved the gorgeous bright white wood mushrooms making themselves known on our walk this morning
Several bright white mushrooms among leaves and soil
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Amazing! I am researching ecological grief for my doctorate, so would be very interested in this
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I convene a very informal Climate Book Group for people interested in reading more eco-related books and talking about them Thurs 8th Oct at 7pm online -we are going to chat about Deborah Tomkins' The Wilder Path All welcome - email canon.missioner@manchestercathedral.org for the link #booksky
Cover of The Wilder Path by Deborah Tomkins
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Deep hiraeth today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
A view from the mountain road between Llanidloes and Machynlleth. Taken today, cloudy skies green hills, road runs through the centre
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Very sad news from the cathedral this morning
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
May you rest eternal in the peace of the wild things #WendellBerry Wendell Berry, US author, farmer and environmentalist, dies aged 92 | Books | The Guardian share.google/BankFwreouWX...
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Wendell Berry, US author, farmer and environmentalist, dies aged 92
Author and Kentucky native, who celebrated the farming world of his home state and warned of the excesses of industrial society, died at home
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Jo Chamberlain @jochamberlain2.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Have you checked out the #CofE Everyday Faith App? This week it’s based on our new book Hope for All Creation, with reflections from different people each day www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/e...
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Everyday Faith | The Church of England
Everyday Faith is the daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week.
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I know, Lauren. It's not good at all, and I am so sorry.
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A must listen. So well researched, very sobering at times and grim how history appears to be repeating itself in some ways
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I hope you can find a barber where you feel safe. The pain you feel from this experience is very valid, I just pray that it is slowly offset by the many people who see you, know you, and value you just as you are. And I'm just so sorry, again x
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Oh I'm so sorry x
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Love it when provocative eco feminist discourse presents itself in such a short and punchy book I certainly have questions about some of the arguments, but am nevertheless appreciative of the challenge presented Making Kin not Population, edited by Adele Clarke and Donna Haraway #booksky
Cover of making Kin not population
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
And this is why I was on the cathedral roof!
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Yesterday I climbed the 170 steps up to the top of @mancathedral.bsky.social tower - great views of Manchester and our beehives!
Selfie at the top of the tower with Manchester city centre behind meThe lower roof of Manchester cathedral. Bee hives can be seen to the right of the photograph
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A beautiful person ❤️ We should all be more Dolly Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 | Dolly Parton | The Guardian share.google/6poyakAzZ0UG...
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Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A bold move that faced HUGE controversy but has been proven to reduce pollution and improve health in a way that will bring long term environmental and economic benefits Brilliant news Let's have more #CleanAir #Ulez #Environment #Health #Climate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Me: I can't believe people can remember their first CD purchase Also Me: I *do* remember the first time I bought a tape cassette with my own money (smash hits 88) Also Also Me: I'm so old
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
How good it was to preach about the Blessed Prophetic, Courageous, Faithful Mary this morning
Image of Mary with words of the magnificat  around (cast down the mighty , send the rich away)her by Ben Wildflower
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It really is. Just awful
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I can't put into words my thoughts and feelings about the headline this evening other than to say how absolutely awful and heartbreaking it is Rest in peace Jason Arday
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Just seen it. Genuinely very upset. Awful, awful news
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Such a great evening!!
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Please forgive me this proud mum moment She got into Medical School!
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Trying everything. Getting nowhere at present!!!
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
And now the results page has crashed from all the traffic 😭
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Grace Thomas @gracerethomas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
With 5mins to go, this happens.... #ALevelResults #ALevels
Laptop updating and currently at 7%
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