Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 17/12/2024My observation about all the safeguarding mishandling being exposed is that so often they lead back to the culture George Carey had and decisions he made that enabled people to stay on post. 170
Reposted by Stella BaileyRachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Utterly depressing news … please do write to Wes Streeting & your local MP. Things are becoming ever more challenging for the trans community, despite the government’s ‘aim’ to make trans lives easier …I feel like the marginalisation of my kind is something few care about apple.news/A_L5vwVZsR06...apple.newsGPs halting transgender patients’ hormone treatment or refusing prescriptions, investigation reveals — The IndependentInvestigation: GPs cite lack of expertise or funding as key factors in withdrawals of trans patients’ prescriptions. Billie Gay Jackson and Holly Bancroft report 32814
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Now I know I’m not the only one to have a sing for their dog… the question is… do you think they have a song for us? 040
Reposted by Stella BaileyAnglican Religious Life Project @monknunanglican.bsky.social · 08/12/2024The yearly Advent newsletter from Tymawr convent has now been published! Catch up here: tymawrconvent.org/2023/wp-cont... 0144
Reposted by Stella BaileyRobin @its-robin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you open and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. He has shown the strength of His arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. Glory be… 082
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 08/12/2024If you outsource your writing, you outsource your thinking. Amen. The greatest threat of AI are those who choose the algorithm and whose voice do they exclude. 030
Reposted by Stella BaileyBilge Yesil @bilgeyesil.bsky.social · 08/12/2024The future is uncertain but can we just relish this moment as prisoners reunite with families after decades? 221920460
Reposted by Stella BaileyManon Ceridwen James @manoncjames.bsky.social · 08/12/2024This was a brilliant service showcasing the Plygain tradition in Wales. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Llongyfarchiadau i bawb am wasanaeth a chyflwyniad gwefreiddiol.bbc.co.ukSunday Worship - Carols for the Christ Child : ‘Fel yr Wyt’ / ‘As you are’ – the Welsh Plygain Carol Tradition - BBC SoundsAn episode exploring the Welsh Plygain Carol tradition. 163
Reposted by Stella BaileyDr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Generally when the news brings to mind Advent themes it’s the gloomy ones of judgement, but the stories about the prisoners coming out of Assad’s awful political prisons are Adventy in a different and much more joyful way. “The ransomed of the Lord shall return with singing.” 412616
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Thought for the second Sunday of Advent: Who are the prophets of our age crying out in the wilderness? 250
Reposted by Stella BaileyMthr Kate Harrison @tweettoowoo.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Raise your hand if you were once too hesitant or afraid to confront an older man saying or doing something inappropriate but would have no problem putting him in his place now as a #middleclasswomanofacertainage 🙋♀️ (copied from someone in the other place) 8364
Reposted by Stella BaileyMalcolm French @mdfrench.bsky.social · 02/12/2024One of the strangest things about politics is how Amerevangelicals, who routinely complain about how they are being “persecuted” because someone said “Happy Holidays,” enthusiastically support the killing of Christians and the destruction of churches. 0153
Reposted by Stella BaileyDr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Good advice here. Particularly the name business, because it seems benign and is an easy bad habit to slip into with a small tight-knit congregation, but it’s really horrid for visitors or newbies (and may contribute to them not sticking around, at that…) 12332
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Well Man City bottled it….messing up my super 6! 000
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I’m 48.. but my Mum still sends me an advent calendar… last year it was cheese. This year it’s truffles. 030
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 21/11/2024@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social welcome to Bluesky. 130
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I’m going to say something which I think is controversial for Bluesky and Anglican circles…. I hate poetry… just don’t get it. Sorry. 330
Reposted by Stella BaileySteve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Do you ever get the feeling the world’s gone crazy? With this in mind, I play the Flintstones theme in the style of the Russian classics. 1302860561
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 16/11/2024It appears to have been a day for Diocese synods and conferences … we looked at values… how did yours go? 120
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hello new people welcome to the learning curve. For church type people who have hopped over and started to follow me, here is a tip passed onto me. Feeds are important. Follow the Narthex and the Anglican feed which helps you track all things Anglican being posted. 040
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Jonathan Fletcher who was one of the key people who covered up Smyths abuse was himself accused of naked beatings of people www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...churchtimes.co.ukJonathan Fletcher review describes wider culture of fearA CULTURE of fear at Emmanuel Proprietary Chapel, Ridgway, in Wimbledon, and in the wider conservati... 001
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 13/11/2024This… “This amorphous grouping of individuals, networks and organisations, share a commitment to ‘sound’ theological teaching. They platform one another, recommend one another’s resources and sit on committees together. Each individual ministry and organisation is, to some extent, dependent… 030
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Anglican things that get my goat..... "You need to sign the book (service register)"... No you don't, you need to record who took the service, anyone can write that name in and is preferable to a signature as it is likely to be more legible. Just had to get that one off my chest. 340
Reposted by Stella BaileyInclusive Church @inclusivechurch.bsky.social · 13/11/2024The Inclusive Church network newsletter for November is out - in your inbox or at www.inclusive-church.org/civicrm/mail... A general letter from the NatCo was sent last week, which is also available online here: www.inclusive-church.org/civicrm/mail...inclusive-church.orgInclusive Church Newsletter 031
Reposted by Stella BaileyThe Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 13/11/2024NEW: The closure of youth clubs in the 2010s led to increased offending and worse GSCE results. Teenagers entitled to free school meals were most affected. Read @carmenvillaecon’s briefing: buff.ly/4fIiRK7 Read the working paper: buff.ly/3APnHq6 12238157
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Do you think that because I’m semi good at Call of Duty Starmer will make me defence secretary? 010
Reposted by Stella BaileyDr C Naylor Davis @metalbiblescholar.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Justin Welby is gone. Fine. Though this isn't just about systems or administration it's about theologies that bind shame, power & sex together in ways that betray victims and empower abusers. The theological culture has to change also. Bad Theology Kills 22412
Stella Bailey @venstellabailey.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Finally got round to migrating over… now to finding all the lovely people I liked to follow in ‘the other place’. 240