Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 14hAt our first Community Eucharist of the new academic year, our Principal, the Revd Dr Helen Dawes, encouraged us to find inspiration for our service in God’s church in the words of Hebrews 12:22 and the promise we find there of the connection between heaven and earth through Jesus Christ. 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Looking forward to welcoming our returning/new ordinands & students, partners & families arriving this weekend in preparation for the new academic year. Can't wait to meet & fellowship with you all as we regather as a community with all the anticipation that this year will hold. Welcome to Westcott! 020
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 18/09/20261/3 Following on from a successful launch in July, the full contents of the special issue of Practical Theology, Vol 19 (2) on ‘Congregational Studies in the UK and USA (2005-2025)’ is now available to read online: buff.ly/uSTOkgS 121
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Starting soon, come join us for this short course introducing Christian Spirituality from East and West Traditions. Engage with themes such as desert spirituality, monasticism, activism & contemplation, mysticism, icons, sacramentality & more. See Eventbrite for full details: buff.ly/FqZV8GU 010
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Could you be our new Finance Director? If you are considering the role, there’s still time to apply before the closing date on Wednesday. All the information to make an application can be found here: buff.ly/SdDgIAu 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Discover more about the options for training, formation for ministry and independent study at Westcott House by registering for one of our 2026/27 Open Days or online Open Evenings. Scan the QR to book a place, or visit: www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/2026-27… 012
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 27/08/2026We're seeking a Finance Director to join our staff team. As a member of Senior Leadership, this is a dynamic role helping to lead the College in its strategic development & implementation, and in its delivery of exceptional theological education. Closing date 9 Sept 2026: ow.ly/KG8a50Zz3zz 011
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Taught by a range of specialists within the Cambridge Theological Federation, this short course provides a fascinating overview of Christian Spirituality. It introduces its traditions, exploring themes such as desert spirituality, monasticism, icons, sacramentality & more. buff.ly/FqZV8GU 011
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 18/08/2026During the long summer break, and amidst the vibrant blooms and greenery of Old Court Garden, we find moments of stillness and peace 🌸🌿Wherever you are, may you find a moment of tranquillity today. 011
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Do you seek a rewarding work environment within a friendly, welcoming team? We're recruiting for a Finance Director to support the Principal, Vice Principal & Trustees in developing and implementing strategy, and to oversee all financial operations. More info: buff.ly/SdDgIAu 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Seeking a new challenge, or perhaps looking to deepen and expand your understanding of Christian Spirituality and Theology? Registrations for our 2026/27 online short course programme is open. Taught as part of our ARU MAs, discover more about the range of courses available: buff.ly/JOit8Xs 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 06/08/20261/2 While travelling in the UK earlier this summer, we were delighted to be visited by Kevin Donovan and his family. Kevin spent some of his formative years at Westcott when his father, William trained for ordination in 1968. Over the years, Bill became a loyal friend and supporter of our work. 100
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Westcott House is seeking an experienced and capable Finance Director. This senior position is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and help us continue to deliver exceptional theological education for the Church. Closing deadline is 9 September 2026. Further details: buff.ly/SdDgIAu 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 27/07/20261/2 Delving into the college archives, we came across this photograph of our Founding President, Brooke Foss Westcott (pictured on the right) after whom our college is named. 121
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 24/07/20261/2 Congratulations to our alumnus and trustee, the Rt Revd Dr Alex Hughes as he prepares to take up post as Bishop of Brixworth following his consecration by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey on 16 July. 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 18/07/20261/3 Great to see some of our independent students and postgrad supervisors last week at our first ever Westcott Summer Writing Retreat. Offering space for intentional writing & to gather as a research community, there was time to try out different techniques to hone writing skills, 100
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 10/07/20261/2 We were absolutely delighted by the recent news that alumnus @revdwillrm.bsky.social passed his PhD Viva! Warmest congratulations Revd Dr Rose-Moore 😊 2141
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 03/07/20261/2 The House was delighted to host the CTF's Staff Development Day earlier this week. Welcoming colleagues from across Federation Houses, the day began with a bible study from Revd Graham Stevenson, Chaplain at Ridley Hall, before our Tutor for Learning Support, Revd Dr Naomi Wormell, led a session 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 30/06/2026It was good to see the College represented at the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham last month - ordinands from across the country were invited to serve and help out as volunteers on the day and enjoy fellowship together. 📸 Walsingham Shrine 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 27/06/2026As we approach Petertide, we hold all those being ordained as deacons and priests in our prayers, particularly our alumni and their families and training incumbents. May they be richly blessed as their grow in their ministries and in the knowledge of God’s love. 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Seeking a rewarding work environment within a welcoming community? Westcott House is currently advertising for a Chef de Partie to join their friendly catering team. Full details and job description can be found on our website: www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/wor… 011
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 19/06/20261/2 Yesterday as we gathered for our last community worship of the academic year, our VP Revd Rachel Rosborough encouraged us to approach scripture like we do a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes pieces come together easily & give us a clear picture of God & our faith like the simple puzzle a child would do. 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 17/06/20261/3 A few photos from our Leavers’ Eucharist and BBQ where we said farewell to our 2026 leaving ordinands. 320
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 17/06/20261/2 At our Leavers’ Eucharist on Friday, as we blessed our leaving ordinands’ stoles and sent them out to prepare to be ordained deacon, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, reflected on God’s words through the prophet Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon. 120
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 12/06/2026The House dressed and looking lovely as we made preparations earlier for tonight’s Leavers Service & BBQ to say goodbye to our 2026 Leavers! 130
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 12/06/20261/3 It was wonderful to have the company of Westcott alumnus, the Revd Canon Professor Ben Quash, for this term’s Quiet Day on Wednesday. Ben is Professor of Christianity and the Arts, King's College, London and incoming Regius Professor of Divinity, Cambridge. 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 11/06/2026At tonight’s Community Eucharist, it was good to hear from our Lecturer in Old Testament, Revd Dr Naomi Wormell. As we anticipated the 2nd Sunday after Trinity, Naomi reminded us how much we are in each other’s story – here and in the places God sends us, to proclaim and share in God’s good news. 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 11/06/20261/2 Students and staff from across the Cambridge Theological Federation gathered at St Mary’s Church earlier this week for the annual Commendation service and last Federation worship of term, to say farewell to those who have left over the past year, or who will be moving on this summer. 100
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We were delighted to be joined at tonight’s Sung Eucharist by alumnus & guest preacher, the Ven. James Ridge. As we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi, James’ sermon encouraged us to reflect on encountering Christ in the Eucharist: God made tangible, feeding, forming and sending us. 020
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 02/06/20261/3 During vacation times, many of our ordinands are on placement in local parishes or assisting at their sending churches. Others have an opportunity to participate in our Mission Week, which takes place during Holy Week & this year saw two small groups on placement in multi-parish rural benefices. 100
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 29/05/20261/2 Joining us last week for worship & fellowship, it was a joy to have the company of Westcott trustee and LLM at St Mary’s Church, Primrose Hill, Canon Clement Hutton-Mills. 120
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 28/05/20261/2 At tonight’s Eucharist, as we anticipated Trinity Sunday, we were encouraged by our Academic Dean, Karen, to give up any expectation that the purpose of the doctrine of the Trinity is to function as a description of what God is like, or to bear particular insights into the inner life of God. 111
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Hort is in the House! With the arrival of warmer weather, our beloved tortoise is back to take up his annual stay in College much to the delight of our community — and is already enjoying the delights Old Court Garden has to offer! 040
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Staying with the theme of journals, congrats to 1st year ordinand, Nathan Brooks who was recently published in The Review of English Studies (RES) after winning the 2025 Essay Prize relating to his work as an MPhil student before joining us. Nathan’s article can be viewed at buff.ly/UY7kN3w 250
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 19/05/2026A special issue of leading academic journal Practical Theology will be launched at an online event on 1 July 2026, arising from papers presented at the Congregational Studies Symposium 2025, a joint venture between Westcott House & Regent’s Park College, Oxford. All welcome: buff.ly/fNqU8IX 010
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 15/05/2026A few more pictures from yesterday's Feast of Ascension Eucharist which was presided over by our Vice Principal, Revd Rachel Rosborough and ended outside in Old Court Garden for a final reading and blessing from the balcony! 021
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 15/05/20261/2 Warmest congratulations to our alumnus and trustee, Ven Dr Alex Hughes who has been appointed the next Bishop of Brixworth. As we celebrated the Feast of Ascension yesterday, it was wonderful to be joined by Alex, who preached the sermon at this week’s Community Eucharist. 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 13/05/2026We were delighted that one of our Diocese in Europe ordinands, whilst spending time at his home church All Saints' in Rome, had an opportunity to act as altar server when Archbishop Sarah presided there & celebrated for the first time in the diocese. 📷Archbishop's team and All Saints' parishioners. 020
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Led by Dr Christoph Schneider join us for a lively discussion to explore The Mystery of Love. Engage with primary texts to consider key contexts of agape, eros, and philia, & dive into the philosophical and theological features of love in this course starting 21 May 26. Info buff.ly/j4Mkwfg 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Final reminder our short course in Christianity & Ecology starts next week. Drawing on the historical Christian tradition, particularly that of the East, join Dr Elizabeth Theokritoff to explore the sorts of ecological action that form a natural expression of Christian faith buff.ly/dgGVOP5 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 07/05/20261/2 It was such a joy to have the company of the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, who preached at our Sung Eucharist and joined us in fellowship tonight. 110
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 04/05/2026With particular focus on its liturgical life & social nature, this short course starting next week & led by Dr Razvan Porumb introduces some essential aspects of Orthodox spirituality. Explore themes such as Orthodox monasticism, prayer, mysticism, pastoral theology & more. buff.ly/oQN087y 021
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 03/05/2026It was wonderful welcoming prospective candidates and independent students to our Open Day yesterday. It was a true joy meeting each of you and your families. Our prayers go with you as you discern God’s call and the next steps in your journey. 020
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Our Open Day is finally here! We’re so looking forward to saying hello and sharing our community & worshipping life with everyone who’s visiting later. If you’re still interested in training & formation at Westcott & would like a conversation/visit, our admissions team would love to hear from you. 010
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 01/05/2026A few photos from our first Community Eucharist of term. Presiding was our Lecturer in Old Testament, Revd Dr Naomi Wormell, assisted by members of her tutor group in the altar party who planned/prepared last night’s Teaching Eucharist. 📷Many thanks to Aysha and Edoardo! 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 30/04/20261/2 Tonight our student planning group prepared a ‘Teaching High Mass’ for our worship together, considering how they could help a parish congregation understand this Eucharistic tradition and its spirituality. 121
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Starting soon, this short course led by Dr Sue Price is an opportunity to explore the latest research & understanding in Children’s Spirituality, drawing on Christian Theology, Child Development Theory, and theologies of childhood movement. Scan for course info or visit: buff.ly/yMEEUoa 011
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Only a few more days until our Open Day! If you’ve not managed to book a place for Saturday, there’s still time to come along and explore what it might be to live, study and worship at Westcott House. Registration closes 4pm tomorrow: buff.ly/hB36SsP #vocation #ordination #discernment 012
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 27/04/2026It’s a glorious day here at Westcott House – the sun is shining, the garden in Old Court is in bloom, and the sound of our chapel bell calling us first thing to regather as a community for Morning Prayer marked the start of our Easter term. 000
Westcott House Cambridge @westcotthousecam.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Join Dr Eleni Ponirakis for an engaging overview of the development of the Christian Mystical Tradition in the East & West in this short course starting 5 May 2026. Explore key themes, debates and doctrinal beliefs associated with the tradition & much more. Scan QR/visit: buff.ly/D9omSMl 111