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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I am standing for reelection to General Synod in @leeds.anglican.org. I’ve shared some information about myself on my website along with my election address. I would love it if you are clergy in the diocese and able to give me a high placed vote. www.robbsutherland.com/blog/general...

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Vote for me for General Synod

If you know me or have followed me online, you will have heard me talk about the work I have done as a member of General Synod. I am seeking reelection for the next five years and I would be very g…

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 07/09/2026

Me yelling “pick a direction!” at a squirrel in the road is probably exactly how God feels watching me make a decision.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Other important paperwork I have filled in this week is the adoption paperwork for these three. Come the weekend, chaos will ensue.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My paperwork for reelection to #GeneralSynod is in and verified. If you are clergy in the Diocese of Leeds I would be eternally grateful if you were able to give me your first choice vote.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re watching the latest Mission Impossible as Normandie is enveloped with torrential rain.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One of the things we have finished this week is a new Rock Mass setting for the Eucharist. We’re looking forward to playing it with @metanoiauk.bsky.social next week at rehearsal.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Gite life is going well. Today we finished off three of the songs we’ve been working on. We have also arranged two acoustic versions of rock songs to add to @robbandruth.bsky.social setlist. I need to get us more acoustic gigs for 2027.

Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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#MorningPrayer Lord Jesus, turn our hearts away from using the power we have at our disposal to serve only an agenda of selfishness and ego; give us instead hearts that beat with your love, and seek the wellbeing of neighbours near and far. May we live lives that show your grace.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

One of the best gigs I’ve been to recently.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I am writing my paperwork for reelection to #GeneralSynod. It plays into all of my greatest weaknesses: Talking about myself. Highlighting what part I have played in good things that have happened.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Went to Plopsaland. Ride to Happiness is one of the most butt clenching rides I have ever been on. I think it’s the first spinning car coaster I’ve been on with such high intensity loops.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“that composition sounds to me as though it is the outcome of an argument between those who wanted something that directly spoke to the climate crisis and those who didn’t want to sound too woke.” 👆 Literally didn’t happen. When we meet we’re nowhere near that animated.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Richard and I were deanery colleagues. Harassing him inside the minster is a new low to stoop to.

A Rachel for all seasons (she/her) @nerak3l.eurosky.social · 29/08/2026

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Diamond-level citizen, just a really devoted servant of their country

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Four hours ago I read a post where someone said they have “jewel citizenship”. I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep tonight for thinking about this.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I could instantly recognise Peter Cullen as the voice of my childhood in whatever he was doing. Effects? It’s him. Massive sub? It’s him. RIP Venger.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We have to name three kittens so we’ve decided on something biblical. Matthew, Luke and Q.

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Dr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Optimist: the cup is half full Pessimist: the cup is half empty British cook or baker: for goodness sake, why can’t you give quantities for dry ingredients by weight?

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It’s a bit wild out there. The kids are looking for something with blue food colouring in it to eat on the way back to Mixy. @holynativity.bsky.social Youth Camp is drawing to a close.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Youth camp has been great fun so far!

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I am at the Gateway Centre in Ravenscliffe with @jobm.bsky.social learning about their social supermarket. We’re hoping to open at @holynativity.bsky.social in the autumn.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I was invited onto @alexdjfrost.bsky.social podcast to talk about estates, working class vocations and heavy metal. You can check it out on YouTube. www.robbsutherland.com/blog/alexfro...

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Chatting about Estates, Working Class Vocations and Music with Alex Frost

Visit the post for more.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I have written some reflections on having lunch at Lambeth palace and the discussion we had about diversifying the Church of England’s leadership. You can read it over on my website. www.robbsutherland.com/blog/archbis...

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Discussing Working Class Vocations with the Archbishop

“When I had lunch with the Archbishop of Canterbury…” is not a phrase I had imagined ever saying. It was a great privilege to be invited; along with the Working Class Vocations Task Group, to Lambe…

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Here are some reflections from @alexdjfrost.bsky.social following on from last week’s afternoon at Lambeth. I have written my own reflections which I hope to post later. viamedia.news/2026/08/03/e...

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Final service at Taizé. Now the long drive back to Yorkshire.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The @leeds.anglican.org pilgrimage to Taizé is drawing to a close and we head back to the UK tomorrow. I haven’t posted much. There have been some truly profound moments and I have much to contemplate about my own journey.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It was wonderful to be invited to lunch and a conversation about how we include working class people and their calling to all levels of ministry in the Church of England. www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

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Huddersfield Area Vicar lunches at Lambeth Palace - Diocese of Leeds

Vicar of Mixenden and Illingworth Revd Robb Sutherland enjoyed a visit to Lambeth Palace last week for lunch with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

When I spoke about working class vocations at synod I missed a trick. I could have talked about having canapés with Dean Deano.

Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I deaconed for +Smitha last night at Taizé. A pilgrim was shocked to discover I was a priest and robed as I had been wearing a Metallica T-shirt earlier. I have repented. And I will dig out the Ride the Lightning t-shirt from the bottom of my rucksack for tomorrow.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Bonkers that this was taken with a phone camera.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This morning’s reader has been selected. #Taizé.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In the UK you can’t even fly a flag.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

On a bus with my friend from London. She said “I hate buses. There isn’t one for eight minutes”. And this is why everyone complains about the country being London centric. I live in a town and have one bus an hour.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Are you tired of endless meetings? Sign up to my new app, chatPCC. It does the governance so you don’t have to.

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Robb Sutherland @robbsutherland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Very moving day as #GeneralSynod came to an end. Knowing the colleagues and friends I have worked closely with are not standing again, or are retiring. It had a very last day of school feel to it. This is how community is formed. Even temporarily.