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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A ‘surprise’ Thorp family reflection for Remembrance Sunday open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...

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A ‘surprise’ Thorp family reflection for Remembrance Sunday

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Science and theology - mutual companions on the journey to truth! open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...

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Science and theology - mutual companions on the journey to truth!

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bishopoflynn.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Gathering 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

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

The struggle for peace – and being on the ‘right side of history’ open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...

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The struggle for peace – and being on the ‘right side of history’

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

In a world of fake news, propaganda and spin – how do we recognise the truth? open.substack.com/pub/slthorp/...

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In a world of fake news, propaganda and spin – how do we recognise the truth?

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

For the vast majority of people it is. The decision today brings clarity to a confusing array of legislation about what defines 'a woman's & the implications for single sex spaces while still protecting transpeople from discrimination. It's a good outcome.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Although I am confident that Bishop Graham would have made a good Archbishop, I'm pleased to think that he will remain in Norwich. Let's pray for him as he helps select the next Archbishop. 🙏 Being ABC is a difficult task but 'tongue in cheek' I think +Graham might have 'dodged a bullet' here. 😂

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Victoria 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/...

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Ukrainecast - Trump calls Putin - BBC Sounds

Former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill gives her reaction

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It was a great occasion. Thank you to all those who came in support. God bless you all 🙏

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It was a great thrill & honour to be made an Honorary Canon @norwichcathedral.bsky.social It was a great service, a great sermon. Thank you.

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Graham Usher @bishopnorwich.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Good 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.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Just 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 🙂

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Really 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 🎄

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Thanks for your kind words & understanding. Just because someone needs 24 hour palliative care as my mother did, doesn't need to mean that they lose their dignity. As an Anglican Vicar who has supported many vulnerable people in their last days I am very concerned about the possibility of coercion.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I also watched my mother who had dementia & liver & kidney failure die only last month after a long & protracted illness, but not once was there any thought that she should be spared her pain or die early. She valued her life & we valued every moment with her. Good palliative care is the answer.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

If we had better quality palliative care then perhaps people wouldn't want to end their lives. Time is precious.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I'm thinking it will only need a slight inflection in tone or comment to make people think they are a burden. It will only become too easy for busy hospital doctors to see this as a quick & easy way to ease resources when more should be invested into palliative care.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

But at what cost to the vulnerable?

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The Vicar's Wife @thevicarswife.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Today 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.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Graham Tomlin's article is a must read at this crucial time. www.seenandunseen.com/why-end-life...

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Why end of life agony is not a good reason to allow death on demand | Seen & Unseen

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social one of my favourite journalists - but not exactly impartial on this one!

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

'the Christian right' - there's a way to slant an article! Absolutely no bias at all 🤣

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I 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...

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Bishop of London joins over one thousand clergy to warn of dangers of assisted suicide legislation

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Although I appreciate your article, I think it makes some sweeping generalisations about conservative evangelicals at the end, & that the following article gives some much needed balance about the state of the church in relation to the Archbishop's resignation. www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

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Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury? | Psephizo

Justin 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...

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Thank you for asking after Samuel. He's doing well. Yes, he came off Twitter / X a little while ago but I will let him know that you were thinking of him.

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Stephen Thorp @slthorp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Bluesky is new, it will take a while for it's algorithms to work out who we are & what we like. Also it will take a while for us to build up the same level of community that we had before on Twitter / X. We need to give it time & encourage more folk to adopt it even if they don't make the switch.

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