Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 03/12/2025YOU are warmly invited to join us this Christmas open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comYOU are warmly invited to join us this ChristmasThought for the month 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A ‘surprise’ Thorp family reflection for Remembrance Sunday open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comA ‘surprise’ Thorp family reflection for Remembrance SundayThought for the month 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Why Atheism Is a Religion open.substack.com/pub/ethantaf...open.substack.comWhy Atheism Is a ReligionHow denying God became its own belief system — and why man can’t escape the need to worship. 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Science and theology - mutual companions on the journey to truth! open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comScience and theology - mutual companions on the journey to truth!Thought for the month 000
Reposted by Stephen Thorpbishopoflynn.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025Gathering outside Our Lady of Pity after an ecumenical service in Swaffham this evening. A joyful celebration of Christians committed to the common good. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social 021
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 20/07/2025At the home of Martha and Mary open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comAt the home of Martha and MarySermon for Fifth Sunday after Trinity - 20th July 2025 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Desiring a new heart for our foolish world! open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comDesiring a new heart for our foolish world!'Thought for the month' - July 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/06/2025The cost of following Jesus open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comThe cost of following JesusSermon for Second Sunday after Trinity - 29th June 2025 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Jesus heals a demon-possessed man open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comJesus heals a demon-possessed manSermon for First Sunday after Trinity - 22nd June 2025 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 02/06/2025The struggle for peace – and being on the ‘right side of history’ open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comThe struggle for peace – and being on the ‘right side of history’'Thought for the month' 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 19/05/2025open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comPeter defends God's graceSermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter - 18th May 2025 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025In a world of fake news, propaganda and spin – how do we recognise the truth? open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comIn a world of fake news, propaganda and spin – how do we recognise the truth?'Thought for the month' 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 20/04/2025open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...open.substack.comThe difference between optimism and hope is – Easter!An Easter 'thought for the month' 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The resurrection of Jesus open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comThe resurrection of JesusSermon for Easter Day - 20th April 2025 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Liturgy for Good Friday open.substack.com/pub/nectonbe...open.substack.comLiturgy for Good FridayGood Friday - 18th April 2025 - Contemplating reasons for the crucifixion 000
Reposted by Stephen ThorpVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 18/03/2025#Ukrainecast - President Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets but rejects unconditional ceasefire Ukraine agreed to We get reaction from Russia expert Fiona Hill, who served on National Security Council on Russia under President Trump www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukUkrainecast - Trump calls Putin - BBC SoundsFormer Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill gives her reaction 139226
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 17/02/2025slthorp.blog/2025/02/17/i...slthorp.blogIn light of the release of Israeli & Palestian captives – a reflectionToday (15th February 2025), Hamas has released three more Israeli hostages; Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn and Alexander Troufanov, making a total of 19 Israeli hostages released so far this year unde… 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 09/02/2025It was a great thrill & honour to be made an Honorary Canon @norwichcathedral.bsky.social It was a great service, a great sermon. Thank you. 010
Reposted by Stephen ThorpGraham Usher @bishopnorwich.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Good to be here, where I hope to share: •something of the Christian faith •my love of the people and places of Norfolk and Waveney •the ministry entrusted to me as a Church of England bishop •my passion for the environment. 64710
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Just as the Magi undertook a long & hazardous journey following a star to celebrate the birth of a new born King, may your journey into 2025 deepen your faith & lead you into a brighter future full of Christian hope, wonder & love. Happy New Year 🙂 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Really looking forward to these services at All Saints Necton & St Andrew's North Pickenham. Please join us if you can #Christmas #midnightcommunion #christingle May the Lord be with you this Christmas time 🎄 010
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 09/12/2024slthorp.blog/2024/12/09/k...slthorp.blogKnowing Christmas joy and peace in a world of uncertaintyOn the last Sunday of October, the clocks went backwards and the evenings became darker. For many, the world may also seem to have taken a step backward and be a darker place than it was. Not only … 000
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 30/11/2024www.dioceseofnorwich.org/the-bishop-o...dioceseofnorwich.orgThe Bishop of Norwich's view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate - Diocese of NorwichWatching the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was a deeply moving experience with many heartfelt stories shared. Members of Parliament on all sides of the debate […] 110
Reposted by Stephen ThorpThe Vicar's Wife @thevicarswife.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Today I've realised that I have more legislative experience, after sitting on a General Synod revision committee than my MP does. And sadly, that means that she thinks the Assisted Dying Bill is fine and has brilliant safeguards, and I can see all the legal holes and think it's extremely dangerous. 0166
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Graham Tomlin's article is a must read at this crucial time. www.seenandunseen.com/why-end-life...seenandunseen.comWhy end of life agony is not a good reason to allow death on demand | Seen & Unseen 010
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I am one of the clergy signatories to the letter below. Many vulnerable people will be at risk if this bill passes. Please write to your MP encouraging them to vote against it. www.london.anglican.org/articles/bis...london.anglican.orgBishop of London joins over one thousand clergy to warn of dangers of assisted suicide legislation 022
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 20/11/2024 www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...churchtimes.co.ukBishop of Norwich: Farmers’ march shows ‘deep concern’ within rural communities10,000 farmers converge on London to protest changes to inheritance tax rules 020
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 19/11/2024The last paragraph is crucial! BBC News - 'Push Russia harder' Zelensky urges allies on war's 1,000th day www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.com'Push Russia harder', Zelensky urges as war reaches 1,000th day'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone. 010
Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...psephizo.comWho will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury? | PsephizoJustin Welby’s resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury is truly unprecedented. No archbishop has ever, in the history of the Church of England, resigned—not even in 1621 when the primate of all Englan... 010