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Anna Bishop

@revannabishop.bsky.social
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Programme Leader: Short Courses & Exploring Theology @sarumcollege.bsky.social | PhD researcher: spirituality of nonspeaking intellectually disabled children ‪@abdndivinity.bsky.social‬ @autismtheology.bsky.social | Methodist Presbyter @methodist.org.uk

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A triple-decker universe? Come online and discover the latest theological thinking on what The Ascension means for Christ, for us and for our hope for the future. With Dr Beth Dodd at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 14th May. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Theology Catch-Up: The Ascension - Sarum College
What in heaven is the ascension about? Come explore a niche topic that touches the heart of faith.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🧵Prayer helps us perceive the wonders of God! Come to @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 23rd June and discover a wider range of creative resources from global and diverse voices to enrich private and shared prayer with Beth Dodd and @scholarpriest.bsky.social: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Decolonising Prayer: Resources for Discipleship and Ministry - Sarum College
Introducing a range of creative resources to diversify and decolonise personal and public prayer.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Want to change the world? Parent a child! 'Parenting for Faith' offer 'Five Key Tools' to support you to raise children who make the world a better place. Join Jess Rodewald online @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 11th and 18th June to discover practical everyday tools! www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Parenting for Faith: Five Key Tools - Sarum College
Learn the Five Key Tools from Parenting for Faith to help teens and children meet and know God
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🧵Hot off the press! @sarumcollege.bsky.social Summer and Autumn Brochure 2026 is out now. Look inside for ever-popular favourites, such as ‘Reading Scripture Together, ‘Modern Mystics, Theology Catch-Ups and Tom Clammer’s days on prayer and worship. www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Meet "the 'marmite' mystic of medieval England": Margery Kempe online with Hetta Howes, author of "Poet. Mystic. Eidow, Wife". First in the 2026 @sarumcollege.bsky.social & @churchtimes.bsky.social English Mystics Series on 26th Jan: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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English Mystics Series - Sarum College
A series jointly organised by Sarum College and the Church Times, which explores three 14th Century English Mystics and two later figures. It brings a wide range of voices to our attention and shares ...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
What does it mean to put our faith into action in a world scarred by injustice? Join @rachellampard.bsky.social at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th Feb for an interactive & engaging day of learning, discussion, reflection & practical activities. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Looking for inspiration for Lent? Lambeth Dr of Divinity, Clare Amos will be "Opening the Scriptures for Lent" at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 2nd Feb (Candlemas). Come and explore what sets your heart on fire! www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... @dioceseineurope.bsky.social
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Opening the Scriptures for Lent: Setting our Hearts on Fire - Sarum College
Exploring heart-kindling biblical themes which wrestle with the relationship of God and humanity.
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
In this month's podcast episode, Ian speaks with Henna Cundill on the topic of ADHD and prayer. Listen here: tr.ee/v1JmTAcjX6 Transcript here: share.transistor.fm/s/6cfbed73/t...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New Year's Resolutions already floundering? Explore more sustainable ways of building a healthy balance in our faith journey and way of life, in a series of online monthly lunchtime workshops with the wise and gracious Tom Clammer OC: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr.
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Rediscovering a Rule of Life Today - part 1 - Sarum College
Part 1 of an online course encouraging all Christians to attend to the balance of their lives.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
What is God calling you to in 2026? Come to @sarumcollege.bsky.social and discover through art appreciation and creation with artist and @methodist.org.uk minister, David Hollingsworth on 28th Jan: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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The Art of Becoming: Lifelong Vocational Discernment - Sarum College
Space to discern your personal next step through Gospel portraits of Jesus and collaborative artwork.
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St. Simeon the Holy Fool @simeonthefool.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I adore this quote because Miyazaki is not just giving the punk AI bros a well-deserved reaming out, he’s specifically spelling out his reasoning which is “depicting disability as grotesquery is dehumanizing; what you should be doing is getting to know actual disabled people like my friend.”
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Salisbury Cathedral @salisburycathedral.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
A beautiful frosty morning in Salisbury today ❄️ 📸 - Martin Cook
a frosty landscape of Salisbury with the Cathedral in the background
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Something exciting is coming... Watch this space @sarumcollege.bsky.social
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Planning your Nativity Play? Come and explore how St Francis of Assisi's 1223 performance of the Nativity continues to influence our depictions of the Crib scene today. 10th Dec online at @sarumcollege.bsky.social with the wonderful @mshahn.bsky.social. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Franciscan Approaches to the Nativity - Sarum College
Although not the first to physically recreate the Christmas crib, Francis of Assisi’s performance of the Nativity at Greccio in 1223 is one of the most famous episodes in the saint’s life and greatly ...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The Sermon on the Mount contains "the most radical, political, and revolutionary words ever uttered!" (John Dear) Come and explore them with Rabbi Dr Shoshana Boyd-Gelfand and Dr Jayme Reaves at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 3rd December: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Reading Scripture Together: Sermon on the Mount - Sarum College
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the best known and most-quoted passages in the New Testament, and indeed, in Western culture. Many of its messages lie at the heart of Jesus’s teaching, so it is cruc...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
"...an inspiring vision of God renewing the church in unexpected ways." Come and spend a day with the editors and contributors to the "remarkable book" 'Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain' at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 1st December. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Christian Climate Action @cclimateaction.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Due to a kind anonymous donor, all donations made to Christian Climate Action up to Wednesday 5th November will be matched, up to a maximum of £10,000. Donations can be made via our website. christianclimateaction.org/2025/10/19/d...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Looking for hidden pearls of insight by finding theological meaning in the experience of people who live with Dementia. 26th Nov at @sarumcollege.bsky.social Peter Kevern brings academic expertise and personal experience to guide us in this exploration. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Touching God: Dementia and the Bodies of Christ - Sarum College
The dread of dementia has a unique hold over us, because dementia seems to eat away at what makes us human. If we lose our capacity to remember, to think, to act and even to speak, what is left of us?...
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Salisbury Cathedral @salisburycathedral.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
The beautiful East End 🙏 📸 - Martin Cook
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
"If teaching is not anointed by the Spirit, it is just the ego strutting and repeating information. Teaching prophetically goes beyond facts and material. It reaches into the unutterable and allows silence and Spirit to do the teaching. " Dr Barbara Holmes (1943-2024)
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
THEOLOGY CATCH-UP: As we draw towards the end of the year celebrating the 1700th anniversary og the Council of Nicaea, explore what it means for the church in 2025 with Dr Beth Dodd @sarumcollege.bsky.social An online lunch gathering. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College
An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Photography with Deeper Vision - Sarum College
Moving from snapshots to images that nourish your spirit How do photography and spirituality inspire each other? Can photography be an aid to contemplation? Photography can offer unique perspectives o...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate
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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.
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Ian Macdonald @laughterguru.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.
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Michael Hahn @mshahn.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice. Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...
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Michael Hahn (Sarum College) -- An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality
YouTube video by Sarum Learning Resources
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Poetry for Matthew's Gospel in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - Sarum College
A day on poetry and art of Matthew's Gospel and illuminate the Scriptures for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons 2025-2026.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis - Sarum College
A day to think holistically about evangelistic ministries, mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🚨 New publication 🚨 One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
This study explores what autistic Christians who attend evangelical churches in the UK find both valuable and challenging about how they experience faith, worship, and community within these contex...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Worship through the Lens of Autism - Sarum College
What makes autistic (and other neurodivergent) people feel excluded from worship? What is a good theological response? Practical tips for ministers and autistic people.
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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Methodists in Britain have responded to community tension and division by making a film, with more than 140 congregations singing the hymn “All Are Welcome” and shouting that same message in many languages
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All Are Welcome - The Methodist Church
God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached. That's the good news.
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
"Empathy can be developed and discerned, even when there is a significant barrier in language and lifeworld. It can contribute to the kind of understanding needed for the task of practical theology." aura.abdn.ac.uk/server/api/core/bitstreams/ad3d9948-b819-4693-a541-03668a0e9158/content
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
In a world of harsh division and strident polarisation, I am profoundly heartened that so many different people came together to affirm this simple message of warmth, kindness and shared humanity. We don't always get it quite right, but just look how many of us are determined to keep trying!
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Do you need some 'good space' to read, write, reflect or be creative? @sarumcollege.bsky.social offers you a dayr just for you on 4th November; use it as you will and be refreshed. Warm hospitality, great food and companionship in study: book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Sarum Study Day November 2025 - Sarum College
An opportunity to spend a refreshing day at Sarum College. You could take time out to read a book that you’ve been meaning to get to for ages or perhaps reflect on the shape of your ministry, your pat...
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Michael Hahn @mshahn.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
On 4th November from 1-4 PM (UK time), two great writers on Julian of Norwich, Hannah Lucas and Claire Gilbert, will run an online course in conversation on how we can draw from Julian’s insights for today. Booking here: sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/… 5/6
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The only tools for the work of ministry are the ministers themselves. Keep your tools in tip-top condition with Corin Pilling, Ministerial Flourishing expert, over three online evenings with @sarumcollege.bsky.social starting on 6th Nov. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Flourishing in Ministry - Sarum College
Walking with Elijah Toward Wholeness Inspired by Duke University’s Clergy Flourishing Model 1 Kings 19:1–18 Elijah, burned out after spiritual triumph, flees to the wilderness, prays for death, and me...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
How do we read Scripture? Rabbi Professor Deborah Kahn-Harris of @leobaeckcollege.bsky.social explores 3 ways to read the book of Ruth at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 3rd Nov. Come and enjoy a day of rich reflection & deep learning: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Reading Ruth - Sarum College
Reflection of how different approaches to interpreting the Book of Ruth influences understanding of the Book of Ruth.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
@sarumcollege.bsky.social is incredibly lucky to be offering another day with the dynamic duo of Biblical scholars, Dr Jayme Reaves and Rabbi Shoshana Boyd-Gelfand. On 23rd October they as, "Who's Calling?" Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Reading Scripture Together: Who’s Calling? - Sarum College
The Hebrew Bible contains certain archetypal “type-scenes” – narratives which offer a predictable format (eg birth stories, women at the well betrothals, deathbed blessings, etc). When one encounters ...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Come to @sarumcollege.bsky.social for an empowering retreat 17-18 Oct with Prof Gillian Ahlgren, recognised authority on the Christian mystical tradition. Discover your potentiality & engage deeply with God & others through #TeresaofAvila's Interior Castle. Book now! www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Journeying Within: The Wisdom of Teresa of Avila - Sarum College
Retreat on Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle to look within, explore our potentiality, and engage deepening relationship with God.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
"Queerness could be transformative for the life of the church!" Explore how online at @sarumcollege.bsky.social with Charlie Bell's "Queer Spirituality: An Introduction" on 22nd Oct. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... @inclusivechurch.bsky.social @opentablelgbt.bsky.social
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Queer Spirituality: An Introduction - Sarum College
This course is an introduction to the idea of “queerness” as a way of experiencing, talking about, and growing to know God. We will explore the meaning of queerness in the world of theology, and the r...
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Love's not something we decide to do now and then. Love is who we are! Our basic, foundational existence—created in the image of the Trinity—is love...Trinity [says] God is not an isolated divine being. God is a quality of relationship itself...an infinite flow of outpouring. cac.org/daily-medita...
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A Choice for Love
My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I’m giving you a new commandment so you’ll know where I am, and who I am: You must love one
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 05/09/2025
Are you passionate about peace education and ready to lead a national movement for change? Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future. To Apply visit: peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...
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Lead us into the future – become our new CEO – Peacemakers
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Come to @sarumcollege.bsky.social for an empowering retreat 17-18 Oct with Prof Gillian Ahlgren, recognised authority on the Christian mystical tradition. Discover your potentiality & engage deeply with God & others through #TeresaofAvila's Interior Castle. Book now! www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Journeying Within: The Wisdom of Teresa of Avila - Sarum College
Retreat on Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle to look within, explore our potentiality, and engage deepening relationship with God.
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Salisbury Cathedral @salisburycathedral.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world 🌅 John 9:5 📸 - Martin Cook
The sun shines through the windows of the Salisbury Cathedral tower
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
NEWS FLASH! NOW AVAILABLE AS A HYBRID COURSE! Sign up to join online: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... @sarumcollege.bsky.social @scholarpriest.bsky.social
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Celebrating Black Spiritual Poetry - Sarum College
Black spiritual poetry from a range of times and places that invite us on a journey wider into the world and deeper into ourselves.
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
To be human is to be spiritual! @sarumcollege.bsky.social offers an opportunity for a four-week online journey through #Ignation Spiritual Exercises accompanied by experienced spiritual guide and leading academic expert Dr Gillian Ahlgren. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Spiritual Exercises for the 21st Century Week by Week - Sarum College
Experience Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises in a holistic, integrated way, guided by the theological and spiritual introduction.
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annehollinghurst.bsky.social @annehollinghurst.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
So glad to be at Newport Methodist Church, Isle of Wight, for the welcome for Jane Craske as Superintendent. Jane has been a great colleague as Director of Methodist Formation at Queen's. Good to see her warmly welcomed and to run into a couple of former Queen's students! @queens.ac.uk
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Explore this idea in more depth at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 2nd October with @woodwardjames.bsky.social and Julia Burton-Jones, T&D Lead at Anna Chaplaincy. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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What is Old Age For? - Sarum College
A day on personal and professional reflections about ageing.
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