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PeterCrumpler

@petercrumpler.bsky.social
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CofE priest St Paul’s #StAlbans communicator, supporter of local & community media, #BrentfordFC, vintage #Ladybirdbooks. Following does not mean agreement…

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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Pleased to see this statement from the Trust. Good to see this aspect of the proposed BBC cuts being publicised. @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @kayaburgess.bsky.social
Screenshot of statement from the Sandford St Martin Trust.
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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Religion news 28 September 2026 ➡️ Hundreds of thousands welcome Pope Leo in France ➡️ BBC cuts local radio Sunday morning religious shows from 15 to six ➡️ Archbishops call for peace as Drumcree protesters block march religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news...
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here’s my review of ‘When the Music Fades’ by @lucysixsmith.bsky.social from October’s Premier Christianity magazine. There’s a longer review at www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/soul... @canterburypress.bsky.social
Screenshot of review from Premier Christianity magazine
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What links Tommy Robinson, Andrew Tate and the CofE’s newest diocesan bishop? #CofEpeeps www.christiantoday.com/news/what-li... @churchofengland.org
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What links Tommy Robinson, Andrew Tate and the CofE’s newest bishop?
It’s not every Church of England bishop that can claim connections to both Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate. But Andrew Rumsey is an exception.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fascinating conference coming up from Christians in Media next month. #CofEpeeps
Graphic giving details of the Christians in Media ‘Engage’ conference.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
So here’s a strange connection I discovered between my local cemetery, my hometown and @rbgkew.bsky.social @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social From today’s Herts Advertiser.
Screenshot of article from the Herts Advertiser
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What can we learn from the Californian pastor who created an #AI version of himself? www.christiantoday.com/news/what-ca... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Graphic showing the letters AI being held by human and robotic hands.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A fox enjoying Henry Moore at @rbgkew.bsky.social this afternoon.
A fox sunbathing at Kew Gardens
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Inspiring to see Josh Dasilva of #BrentfordFC talking about the influence of his Christian faith, as he recovered from long-term injury. www.christiantoday.com/news/premier... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @philtherev.bsky.social @griffinpark.org #CofEpeeps
Cover of Brentford matchday programme featuring Josh Dasilva.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What advice could a 19th century politician give to a 21st century digital world? My review of the excellent ‘The Integrity Fix’ by Jago Wynne for Preach magazine. @ivpress.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of review from Preach magazine.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This newspaper report prompted me to look into churches’ approach to cryptocurrency. My conclusion? It’ll be a long while until many UK churches are ready to accept it…. www.christiantoday.com/news/are-chu... @kayaburgess.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of an article about a local church accepting bitcoin from the Bournemouth Echo.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The church knows #Clacton better than the politicians - and should be rooted in every community. www.christiantoday.com/news/the-mid... #SaveOurParishes #CofEpeeps @churchofengland.org
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The midsummer election that’s no laughing matter
Clacton deserves better than simply becoming a midsummer distraction.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Probably one of the coolest places to be today…
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Soul Survivor festivals were highlights of the summer for many church youth groups. In this personal memoir, Lucy Sixsmith raises disturbing questions about the events. www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/soul... @canterburypress.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Book cover of ‘When the Music Fades’
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Why #AI is far from divine. Thoughts after a super-swift response from my elected representative. www.christiantoday.com/news/why-ai-... #CofEpeeps @stalbansdiocese.org @thechurchmouse.bsky.social
The letters AI? written on a whiteboard.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Does it matter if it’s #AI? My take on a speedy reply from a local councillor, the Pope’s advice to preachers and what AI can never replicate or experience. From today’s Herts Advertiser newspaper. @stalbansdiocese.org
Screenshot of article from the Herts Advertiser
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Bournemouth church now accepting bitcoin donations. A first? @kayaburgess.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @georgepitcher.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of article in today’s Bournemouth Echo.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Could sleep be your new spiritual super power? Fascinating thoughts from a London vicar. @churchofengland.org www.christiantoday.com/news/could-s... #CofEpeeps
Sleeping cat photo.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Are churches, and other faith groups, missing out on the growth of independent media? www.christiantoday.com/news/theres-... #IndieNewsWeek @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @publicinterestnews.org.uk #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social
Logo of Indie News Week.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
To celebrate #IndieNewsWeek, @publicinterestnews.org.uk here’s my interview with founder/editor of @stalbanstimes.bsky.social Matt Adams, looking at its success & challenges. #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of the interview from the St Albans Times.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Why - and what - I’m praying for the #WorldCup. www.christiantoday.com/news/praying... @philtherev.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
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Praying for the World Cup
Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Why - and what - I’m praying for the #WorldCup. www.christiantoday.com/news/praying... @philtherev.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
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Praying for the World Cup
Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Fairy tales, faith and redemption - looking ahead to the World Cup with other #BrentfordFC fans. beesotted.com/fairy-tales-... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @griffinpark.org beesotted.com/fairy-tales-... #CofEpeeps
Cover of a 1966 World Cup book.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Why we must not take #StAlbans - and other cathedrals for granted, from today’s @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social @englishcathedrals.co.uk @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of article from the St Albans Times
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Cathedrals play an important role in communitirs across England, including #StAlbans. Excellent report from Theos. www.christiantoday.com/news/in-many... @theosthinktank.bsky.social @stalbansdiocese.org #CofEpeeps
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In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
‘The Sunday Reset,’ a new approach to wellbeing spotted on sale today…or as known to Christians for around 2,000 years. @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
A book called ‘The Sunday reset’
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Great to write about the Salvation Army’s War Cry and its close links to my city of #StAlbans in the St Albans Times. #CofEpeeps @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social
Screenshot of article about the Salvation Army’s War Cry publication.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#CofEpeeps.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I’m a big fan of The War Cry, published by the Salvation Army for almost 150 years, but still sharp and relevant. My article for Christian Today. www.christiantoday.com/news/why-the... @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Covers from recent editions of The War Cry.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A letter to Saint George, England’s patron saint, on St George’s Day. www.christiantoday.com/news/dear-sa... #CofEpeeps
Baptism certificate from St George’s Church, Brentford.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Call for support for seafarers in The Gulf. www.christiantoday.com/news/call-to... @kayaburgess.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
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Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf
Ships in the Arabian Gulf could find themselves under attack.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Resurrection at the GTech. My #Easter message for #BrentfordFC fans, written for Bees United. www.beesunited.org.uk/in-focus/res... @philtherev.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
The author at the memorial at Kew Bridge to the founding of Brentford FC.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Brilliant to commend this production by Riding Lights theatre company ahead of them performing it at Spring Harvest - and celebrate their nearly 50 years on the road. www.christiantoday.com/news/leading... #CofEpeeps #Easter
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Leading Christian drama company still riding high
‘Riding Lights,’ the Christian drama company that has toured to communities across the UK for nearly 50 years is still going strong, with its production of ‘Night Falls’ playing to audiences across th...
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
My respectful five wishes for our new archbishop, around hope, positivity, local focus, unity and confidence. Offered with prayer. www.christiantoday.com/news/five-wi... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @lampallib.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Archbishop Sarah following her installation.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Reasons to be cheerful and optimistic on this important day for @churchofengland.org @lampallib.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot from the St Albans Times
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Pleased to commend this timely book on the power of Christian forgiveness to readers of Premier Christianity magazine. www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/this... #CofEpeeps
Cover design of Forgiveness by Amy Orr-Ewing
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Making Mother’s Day meaningful, with a prayer for mums living with #dementia, from today’s #Herts Advertiser. #MothersDay #CofEpeeps
Screenshot from the Herts Advertiser newspaper.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
So good to see @elizabetholdfield.bsky.social in stimulating company at Tate Modern yesterday @theosthinktank.bsky.social
Bookshelf at Tate Modern showing Fully Alive by Elizabeth Oldfield on sale.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Was Alexei Nalvany a Christian martyr? My take on the Russian opposition leader. www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/alex... #CofEpeeps
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Alexei Navalny wasn’t just the face of Russian opposition to Putin. He was a Christian martyr
The Russian opposition leader who was reportedly killed with frog poison, was memorising Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in four languages before his death. Rev Peter Crumpler shares how extensively Naval...
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
So good to see Salisbury Cathedral hosting these lectures looking at Truth in today’s world. www.christiantoday.com/news/iconic-... #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @nickedmonds575.bsky.social
Scrabble board showing Where is Truth Now
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
So here are four - very different - books about contemporary ordained @churchofengland.org ministry. I’ve appreciated each of them. Are there others I should know about? @revmichaelcoren.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
The covers of four books about contemporary Anglican ordained ministry.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
My article in today’s @stalbanstimes.bsky.social about Valentine’s Day and life-long love. #CofEpeeps
A screenshot from today’s St Albans Times, of an article promoting life-long love.
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Association of English Cathedrals @englishcathedrals.co.uk · 06/02/2026
Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral Read more about the winning window ⤵️ ow.ly/9q8G50Y9LZR
Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 

One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 

One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 

One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral Here we go! Announcing : 🥇The Winner of the Nation's Favourite #StainedGlass Window🥇 

One of the largest and most complex examples of Flowing Decorated Gothic tracery in England - the East Window (1359) at Carlisle Cathedral
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St Albans Museums @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Opening today: Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion. This new exhibition, using objects and images from Verulamium and beyond, asks how Roman, Celtic and global beliefs blended — and whether all religions were tolerated equally. On until 26 April.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
A bronze medal for @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social in the Cathedral stained glass Olympics! @stalbanstimes.bsky.social
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Could stained glass still have a role in modern-day mission? I think so…https://www.christiantoday.com/news/could-stained-glass-still-have-a-role-in-modern-day-mission @englishcathedrals.co.uk @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social @kayaburgess.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
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Could stained glass still have a role in modern-day mission?
There is much biblical truth to be found in stained glass windows for those who look with an enquiring mind.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Spectacular Rose Window @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social shortlisted in national competition. @englishcathedrals.co.uk
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Age? It’s just a number, when the church is seeking to be there for everyone. #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of a local newspaper article.
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Kaya Burgess | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 @kayaburgess.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
IN-DEPTH: Are young men losing their "herd immunity" to Christianity? From Premier League footballers thanking God for goals to "Jesus is King" flags at nationalist rallies, is there really a religious revival under way among young men in Britain?: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
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Have young men lost their ‘herd immunity’ to Christianity?
From goalscoring Premier League stars to nationalist marches, the religious gestures and symbols are adding to debate about a Gen Z ‘revival’
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Who knew that the humble church magazine, in print, is still reaching many tens of thousands? www.christiantoday.com/news/church-... @kayaburgess.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps @revmichaelcoren.bsky.social
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Church magazines still reaching tens of thousands
Local church magazines – printed on paper – are still reaching tens of thousands of readers, despite the massive impact of the web, social media and online communications.
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