Reposted by Becky MynettChristopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 2h“Human beings are called to be co-workers in the work of creation, not merely passive consumers of content generated by artificial technology.” — Pope Leo XIV 232685
Reposted by Becky MynettBecky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 7h#CofEPeeps Here's this week's Sunday's Psalm post. Quite a lot to say about the translation of this one, but I am particularly pleased with the picture I found for it - do click through for a closer look (info link at end of post).psalteryandharp.ukProper 22 (related) - Verses from Psalm 80Verse eight[1] is set as the refrain: O God turn us back to the light of you presence, and we shall be saved. 9 Lord, you brought a vine from Egypt, you drove out the nations and planted it. 10 You cl... 001
Reposted by Becky MynettOpen Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 7hUS evangelist Franklin Graham's #GodLovesYou tour is in Manchester tomorrow. If you've ever felt broken or unwelcome because of who you are: God created you. Your identity is not sinful. You are beautiful. ✨ Find your place at the table: opentable.lgbt #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT 365
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 7h#CofEPeeps Here's this week's Sunday's Psalm post. Quite a lot to say about the translation of this one, but I am particularly pleased with the picture I found for it - do click through for a closer look (info link at end of post).psalteryandharp.ukProper 22 (related) - Verses from Psalm 80Verse eight[1] is set as the refrain: O God turn us back to the light of you presence, and we shall be saved. 9 Lord, you brought a vine from Egypt, you drove out the nations and planted it. 10 You cl... 001
Reposted by Becky MynettDr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"GenAI is here, so I'm going to teach my students how to use it well." Are educators who choose to do this aware that they're complicit in exploiting and traumatizing data labellers in Global Majority countries? I guess they would have willingly enslaved people 200 years ago.404media.co'AI Is African Intelligence': The Workers Who Train AI Are Fighting BackKenyan workers are still the underpaid labor behind AI training, moderation, and sex chatbots. The Data Labelers Association is fighting back. 35027
Reposted by Becky MynettSusan Pickford @libripotens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026question for any Pratchetteers out there: I don't get the ref to the Lay of Barking Johnnie (The Shepherd's Crown). Can anyone clue me in? 101
Reposted by Becky MynettAnna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026That said, the fact that there is so much interest makes me feel like I should mention them at least a little. This thread in no way can stand in place of working with a sensitivity consultant with lived experience! Here is a brief, nonexhaustive list of harmful disability tropes in fiction. 3239107
Reposted by Becky MynettThe Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 27/09/2026An autistic girl who recently made a cool new friend reportedly has no idea that she’s been chosen for a modern-day Eliza Doolittling. Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheDailyTism... 06614
Reposted by Becky MynettEleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Myth busting about Scotland's 'need' for data centres feat. angry moorhen (Follow us on insta at stopaidatacentres.scot) 19504216
Reposted by Becky MynettNot In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Feminism doesn't require women to see trans+ people as the enemy. For many of us, feminism has always meant challenging inequality, standing alongside people whose rights are under threat, and refusing to accept that one group's equality must come at another's expense. That's our feminism too. 327797
Reposted by Becky MynettKatie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 25/09/2026I have blamed The agents That hacked Your website And which You probably Reasonably thought I controlled Forgive me I am rich And unaccustomed To taking responsibility 5776352127
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 25/09/2026#CofEPeeps Here is this week's Sunday's Psalm post. In which I wantonly discuss treachery!psalteryandharp.ukProper 21 (related) - Verses from Psalm 25Today’s psalm once again has a numbering discrepancy. The Common Worship Psalter combines verses one and two into a single verse, so this week’s selection is numbered 1-9 in most Bibles. It is headed ... 100
Reposted by Becky MynettDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 22/09/20261/ People keep saying AI is inevitable. History disagrees. Plenty of technologies were called unstoppable, and societies stopped them or shrank them down to a niche. A thread 🧵 3312153
Reposted by Becky MynettJudith Jesch @judithjesch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🧵 A reminder #OTD that 'Hardrada' makes no sense in any language. The Norwegian king who died at Stamford Bridge in #1066 was called Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse. Such bynames or nicknames can (and should) usually be translated. His means something like 'Hard Ruler' or 'Stern Ruler'. 1215337
Reposted by Becky MynettStickman Communications @stickmancomms.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you want to support my work, please share it with your friends, families, support groups etc. It makes a huge difference - and is the main reason I can keep creating my disability resources while managing my #PoTS #Hypermobility etc! stickmancommunications.co.uk 096
Reposted by Becky MynettThe Autistic Coach | Mati (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Pressuring an autistic person is a sure way for us to do the exact opposite of what you want. 1416
Reposted by Becky MynettDavid Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026My old boss has asked me to give his new book a social media bump, because he has wisely chosen never to set up his own account! So I’m happy to announce that ‘Britain’s Slave Traders: A Hidden History’ is available today in all good bookshops! www.penguin.co.uk/books/460026... 8253104
Reposted by Becky MynettGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAbandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George MonbiotChanges in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 17925231728
Reposted by Becky MynettSally Nash @rdsallynash.bsky.social · 22/09/2026If you work with young people outside of the church FYT (I am a trustee) would be really grateful if you could complete this questionnaire forms.gle/d7BUAqKEmBbb...forms.gleBeyond the Church: A Snapshot of Youth Work and Ministry in Community ContextsThank you for taking the time to complete this survey. This research seeks to build a clearer picture of how churches, charities, projects, and practitioners are engaging with young people beyond trad... 001
Reposted by Becky MynettAsterix Archiv 🐗 @comedix.de · 20/09/2026Eine schöne Bastel- und Malarbeit. Manchmal trägt Obelix den Hinkelstein. Manchmal ist Obelix der Hinkelstein. Dürfte nicht leicht gewesen sein, diesen Stein zu finden. #Asterix #Fanart 162720632
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 20/09/2026You can now hear my setting of this week's psalm from 12:32 in the video of this morning's service. (Post about the translation below.)facebook.comFlitwick Parish Church on Reels 000
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 20/09/2026Voting opens tomorrow! (But it may be wise to wait until after hustings or answers to questions have been published.)youtube.comEast Anglia Inclusive Synod PromoYouTube video by The Inclusive Church network 010
Reposted by Becky MynettBecky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 18/09/2026Absolutely cracking open letter here on the inconsistent position of St Helen's Bishopsgate.celord.comOpen Letter to William Taylor: Why Does St Helen’s Bishopsgate Stay?An open letter challenging William Taylor’s use of Scripture, rejection of episcopal authority, and St Helen’s place in the Church of England. 2113
Reposted by Becky MynettBecky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 18/09/2026#CofEPeeps Here is this week's Sunday's Psalm blogpost.psalteryandharp.ukProper 20 (related) - Verses from Psalm 145The refrain for this week's psalm is inspired by verses 2 and 10 (partly so that I can reuse the response music used earlier in the year, with only slightly amended words). Because the psalmist altern... 001
Reposted by Becky MynettLiesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 15/09/2026THEY GOT TO 2000 SUPPORTERS! Now in need of 3000 more in just under a year. LETS GO! #earlymodern #bookhistory #skystorians 14624
Reposted by Becky MynettJames @studiousbadger.eurosky.social · 18/09/2026A century earlier, on 18th Jan 1881 the 'Visiter' ran ashore off Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. No local boat could be launched due to the violence of the storm, so the Whitby lifeboat was brought OVERLAND 6 miles to the bay itself. Through 7ft snowdrifts 200 men cleared the way by hand. 16938
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 18/09/2026Absolutely cracking open letter here on the inconsistent position of St Helen's Bishopsgate.celord.comOpen Letter to William Taylor: Why Does St Helen’s Bishopsgate Stay?An open letter challenging William Taylor’s use of Scripture, rejection of episcopal authority, and St Helen’s place in the Church of England. 2113
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 18/09/2026#CofEPeeps Here is this week's Sunday's Psalm blogpost.psalteryandharp.ukProper 20 (related) - Verses from Psalm 145The refrain for this week's psalm is inspired by verses 2 and 10 (partly so that I can reuse the response music used earlier in the year, with only slightly amended words). Because the psalmist altern... 001
Reposted by Becky MynettSpecial Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Over 54,000 people have signed the petition to protect disabled children’s rights. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 There are 27 days left to get to 100,000. Has everyone in your house signed? Friends? Family? Neighbours? Colleagues? Remember children can sign too. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... petition.parliament.ukPetition: Protect legal right to support for children with SENDA petition created by a British citizen or UK resident. You can share this petition if you agree with its message. 11620
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 18/09/2026Really interesting (and well translated) article. Highlights for me were the woman whose name sounds like a vocal warmup and the details about weaving. 000
Reposted by Becky MynettSam Wilson @samwilson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026For those in the Church of England: To find out who's standing in this year's #Synod elections who is committed to equality in our Church (not just limited to equal marriage) do check out the Inclusive Synod candidates here and share with friends and colleagues togethercofe.org.uk/elections/togethercofe.org.ukINCLUSIVE SYNOD ELECTION CAMPAIGN – Together for the Church of England 22813
Reposted by Becky MynettDaniel Bellingradt @dbellingradt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"You see kiddo, they are breaking out of their cages, using hacking skills and tricks, and they used a secret forum to organize themselves, and when I spotted the escape, they staged another undetected breakout two days later. It is a rat race." #AISafety 1264
Reposted by Becky MynettActuel Moyen Âge @agemoyen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Et si je vous disais qu'une pièce de théâtre médiévaliste a servi à critiquer l'URSS ? Un thread ⬇️ 25319
Reposted by Becky MynettMiska Knapek @miskaknapek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#humor Norwegian consumer protection agency made a funny ad about #enshitification www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6SP... ping @doctorow.pluralistic.netyoutube.comThe Life of Death and the Ensh*ttificatorYouTube video by Forbrukerrådet - Norwegian Consumer Council 25821
Reposted by Becky MynettFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A personal story about that phrase “young men of fighting age” applied to asylum seekers. As many of you know I took in a young Ukrainian woman under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. As part of that process, soon after she arrived we were visited by the local authority rep and a Fire Brigade rep. 13459202
Reposted by Becky MynettMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 25/09/2025“I’m trying to find a monastery where all the monks are over six foot five” “That’s a tall order” 11761112
Reposted by Becky MynettMitch Benn @mitchbenn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026HIVE MIND - Does anyone have access to a biggish room (at least 8m by 3m/25ft by 10 ft) somewhere London-ish that I might use as a rehearsal space (NB play rehearsals NOT band rehearsals so shouldn’t be much noise)..? Can’t pay much (hence request) but could offer two tix to my new musical… 267
Reposted by Becky MynettJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Only one clear strong voice against racism and xenophobia swirling around Piddington #Newsnight I hope she's ok, Othered in her own home for being decent 244946
Reposted by Becky MynettPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Talking about the apocalypse means *not* talking about copyright abuse, about privacy invasion, about the creation of misinformation and the destruction of truth, about political manipulation, about CSAM, about economic devastation and about environmental destruction. The real problems. 322789
Reposted by Becky MynettMochyn 🏴🏳️🌈 @mochyn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I don't believe in God. But I'm rereading Julian of Norwich's Revelations and am again struck by the beauty and simplicity of her message. Beneath all the theologising and the metaphor she comes to one basic and radical conclusion: god is love. To love is to know god...absolute gut punch every time 2171
Reposted by Becky MynettFrankenstein's MonsPubis 🏳️⚧️💖🏴☠️ @samanthaduke.bsky.social · 14/09/2026listen to It's a Superpower?! and tag yourself i'm Sophie and Bums 23194
Reposted by Becky MynettTeddy Focaccia @kmaustinyoung.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I love this poster, AND it's fascinating to see "crappy Word Doc art in Comic Sans" be more appealing to The Youths than AI slop posters. 46311
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 14/09/2026You can now hear my setting of Sunday's psalm sung live during yesterday's service from about 11.35 in this video. No need to login to Facebook and the blog post about the translation is below.facebook.com3 comments | Flitwick Parish Church on Reels 010
Reposted by Becky Mynett👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 13/09/2026Okay I’ve posted this before so this is a request for updates like as of the last year: ppl who regularly drive around Bretagne/normandy/northern and more rural France: what’s the electric vehicle charging situation like these days 7319
Reposted by Becky MynettNew-Cleckit Dominie @ncdominie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Someone on Mastodon mentioned the shift of public clocks from local time to "railway time" (i.e. GMT). I can't find an exact date for this in Glasgow, but in Dumfries it happened one Sunday in February 1847, not entirely to the delight of the locals. 2192
Reposted by Becky MynettCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Our next statistic: 35% of 143 autistic participants found that loud and/or unpredictable sounds in the church service hard to deal with. For more see: www.autismchurch.com 001
Reposted by Becky MynettKatie Birkwood @girlinthe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Is anyone able to help out someone in hospital in Bury St Edmunds with no local support? 1217
Becky Mynett @psalteryandharp.uk · 13/09/2026When you’ve got a bit of time, grab a coffee and read the article linked in this post. 010