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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
My letter in today’s @thetimes.com about what matters most in obituaries and funerals. @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of letter in The Times.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Listing the good things in life - wise words from Imogen de la Bere in today’s #Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of newspaper article
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Congratulations to Matt Adams, editor of the indie St Albans Times on being chosen as a ‘community hero’ by the team behind the amazing #StAlbans postbox ‘toppers’ - as featured on @bbceastenders.bsky.social over Christmas. #media @stalbanstimes.bsky.social
Matt Adams alongside the postbox topper dedicated to him.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Looking to the future with hope and optimism - some thoughts for the new year from today’s @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of extract from magazine article.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
As Christmas approaches, here’s a lovely prayer from The Ladybird Book of Prayers through the Year, first published 1964. Compiled by Hilda Rostron with illustrations by Clive Uptton. A happy and blessed Christmas to all.
An extract from a vintage Ladybird book.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Great to see this feature about a #StAlbans parish initiative in today’s @thetimes.com @nickedmonds575.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of Times article Screenshot of Times leader article.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Something is seriously amiss with my @rbgkew.bsky.social Advent Calendar. On Sunday, it said it was Christmas Eve. Today, that Christmas is five days away. Kew a response?
Today’s Advent window saying it’s five days to Christmas. December 14th window saying it’s Christmas Eve.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Great to be at Wembley as the Football Association celebrated the close ties between football and Christianity this week. www.christiantoday.com/news/christi... #CofEpeeps
FA banner giving Christmas wishes at Wembley
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Great to be celebrating the close ties between football and Christianity at Wembley Stadium, with hundreds of other fans. #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social
Banner at Wembley Stadium wishing fans a happy Christmas.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
In praise of a #Christmas market by Rev Kate Pearson of St Mary’s Marshalswick, #StAlbans in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of a newspaper article
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
As #StAlbans features on a list of the best places to celebrate #Christmas, my take on The Silent Gift of Christmas from today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps @churchesengland.bsky.social
A screenshot of an article from the Herts Advertiser newspaper
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Building hope in young minds. Claire Banham writes about Haven Hope in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of article in Herts Advertiser
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Why #Remembrance matters more every year. stalbanstimes.co.uk/opinion/why-... @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps #ArmisticeDay
Commonwealth War Graves in St Albans, Herts, UK
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Leading BBC correspondent to speak at London church service, to remember journalists lost in conflict. www.christiantoday.com/news/top-bbc... #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @stbrides.com
Photo of BBC correspondent James Waterhouse
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Some thoughts on ministry to older people, and avoiding stereotypes - including the one in the photo! www.christiantoday.com/news/want-to... #CofEpeeps @churchofengland.org
Joke sign warning of old age approaching.
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Asking questions about God by Rachel Wakefield, vicar of Redbourn, #Herts from today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of article from Herts Advertiser newspaper
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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Always enjoy reading The War Cry for its clear Christian witness and its topical challenging journalism. Founded in 1879 by the Salvation Army. A real achievement. @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social #CofEpeeps
Screenshot of the cover of The War Cry.
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