Alastair Cutting
@acutting.bsky.social
English-born, Scots-heritage, Indian-raised 3CK; husband, dad, CofE deacon, priest, Bishop of Woolwich, Southwark Diocese: passionate for God, people, the arts, Macs, Aotearoa/NZ. ACutting.org
The @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted a #Holocaust Memorial Day gathering at Woolwich Town Hall of the Jewish community, and other faith and civic leaders, which I was honoured to attend, and pray.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted a #Holocaust Memorial Day gathering at Woolwich Town Hall of the Jewish community, and other faith and civic leaders, which I was honoured to attend, and pray.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.
Powerfully moving music from cantor David Rome.
Remembering in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 a recent joint Confirmation Service at the William Temple Church in Thamesmead, alongside Rev Cristina Cipriani (Southern Synod @urc.org.uk), and Rev Jonathan Dean (London District @methodist.org.uk). Such joy! @southwark.anglican.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Remembering in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 a recent joint Confirmation Service at the William Temple Church in Thamesmead, alongside Rev Cristina Cipriani (Southern Synod @urc.org.uk), and Rev Jonathan Dean (London District @methodist.org.uk). Such joy! @southwark.anglican.org
@ctslondon.bsky.social Leaders gathered in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 to share stories and pray.
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
@ctslondon.bsky.social Leaders gathered in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 to share stories and pray.
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...
Are you coping at Christmas?
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Are you coping at Christmas?
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org
Kenny Gibson, NHS Safeguarding's helpful post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kenny-...
Many Churches offer a welcome to those on their own, or struggling, too.
The Peace of Jesus. the Prince of Peace, be with you this Christmastide.
@southwark.anglican.org @churchofengland.org
Thanks to Elliot for designing our 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas Card.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill O’Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill O’Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.
December 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thanks to Elliot for designing our 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas Card.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill O’Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.
The story is on the @southwark.anglican.org website:
southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
In the photo: UAL chaplain Revd Mark Dean, +Alastair, Elliot Asante, and Revd Gill O’Neill at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social.
The Woolwich Episcopal Area Card, created by Elliot Asante is featured here: southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
@southwark.anglican.org
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...
@southwark.anglican.org
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The 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas card - The Diocese of Southwark
The 2025 Woolwich Episcopal Area Christmas card is a little different. It has been designed by Elliot Asante, an Illustration alumnus of...
southwark.anglican.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Woolwich Episcopal Area Card, created by Elliot Asante is featured here: southwark.anglican.org/the-2025-woo...
@southwark.anglican.org
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...
@southwark.anglican.org
www.instagram.com/elliotm_asan...
Reposted by Alastair Cutting
Reposted by Alastair Cutting
🙏#TodayWePray for Ministry amongst Deaf People and Penelope Beschizza (Diocesan contact for Sign Church).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🙏#TodayWePray for Ministry amongst Deaf People and Penelope Beschizza (Diocesan contact for Sign Church).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
Thanks for this prayer, +Rosemarie.
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon asks for prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
October 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thanks for this prayer, +Rosemarie.
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social
Our hearts go out to the people whose lives have been devastated by this huge storm.
May our prayers and our responses be active. @rosemariemallett.bsky.social
A Service of Thanksgiving for Margot Cutting’s Life
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrew’s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrew’s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link
October 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A Service of Thanksgiving for Margot Cutting’s Life
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrew’s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link
1pm Friday 24 October 2025
St Andrew’s Church, Dean Court, Orchard Rd, #Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9BH
Livestream:
cumnor.org/margot-cutti...
Order of service via the link
Reposted by Alastair Cutting
Pictures from our Diocesan Black History Month service. More to come.
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Pictures from our Diocesan Black History Month service. More to come.
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom
In everything, we were called to let our unique lights shine so that together we can light up God's kingdom
As a co-chair of the London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel, I was involved in supporting this statement, and challenging violence against any faith group, that our communities may live and worship in peace. @southwark.anglican.org
A statement from our stakeholders, London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel and London Boroughs Faiths Network, about the tragic incident in Manchester today:
October 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
As a co-chair of the London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel, I was involved in supporting this statement, and challenging violence against any faith group, that our communities may live and worship in peace. @southwark.anglican.org
So concerned to hear of this incident at a place of worship; prayers for peace.
A statement from our stakeholders, London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel and London Boroughs Faiths Network, about the tragic incident in Manchester today:
October 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
So concerned to hear of this incident at a place of worship; prayers for peace.
St Michael's East Wickham hosted a recent #ParishConversation. Pupils at StMichaels school had challenging questions for +Alastair! We met Trustees of EW&W War Memorial Trust & heard stories and dreams from PCC members. Thanks to Rev Yunghee, and all who joined us. @southwark.anglican.org
September 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
St Michael's East Wickham hosted a recent #ParishConversation. Pupils at StMichaels school had challenging questions for +Alastair! We met Trustees of EW&W War Memorial Trust & heard stories and dreams from PCC members. Thanks to Rev Yunghee, and all who joined us. @southwark.anglican.org
Rev Daniel French is appointed to a new post of Chaplain to Greenwich University, and licensed at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel.
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Rev Daniel French is appointed to a new post of Chaplain to Greenwich University, and licensed at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel.
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org
Particular thanks to Vice Chancellor Jane Harrington in making this possible,
and Chaplaincy and Deanery clergy colleagues in supporting. @southwark.anglican.org
"Shine as a light in the world
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"Shine as a light in the world
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org
to the glory of God the Father."
An expectedly large group of over 30 candidates from Dulwich Deanery were confirmed on St Matthew's Day. Matthew's Gospel inspired us as Christians 'young and old' in the service. @southwark.anglican.org
Candidates from St Mary Magdalene, Peckham, joined others at St Andrew, Catford for a spirited Confirmation service.
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
@southwark.anglican.org
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
@southwark.anglican.org
September 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Candidates from St Mary Magdalene, Peckham, joined others at St Andrew, Catford for a spirited Confirmation service.
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
@southwark.anglican.org
God bless each of you on your faith journey.
@southwark.anglican.org
Joyful candidates at St George the Martyr, Borough, Southwark at their confirmation - amazing stories of faith.
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
@southwark.anglican.org
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
@southwark.anglican.org
September 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Joyful candidates at St George the Martyr, Borough, Southwark at their confirmation - amazing stories of faith.
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
@southwark.anglican.org
May God bless each of you on your Christian pilgrimage.
@southwark.anglican.org
Good to be at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social for the licensing of David Roche and Tristan Alexander-Watts as chaplains this week. Thanks for support from Vanessa, Simon, chaplaincy colleagues and others on the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust team. @southwark.anglican.org
September 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Good to be at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social for the licensing of David Roche and Tristan Alexander-Watts as chaplains this week. Thanks for support from Vanessa, Simon, chaplaincy colleagues and others on the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust team. @southwark.anglican.org
Come and join us at The Angel, Rotherhithe, 6:30pm Friday 19 Sept, for Beer & Theology, and the chance to consider the Aotearoa/New Zealand Anglican Church's 3 Tikangas :
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Come and join us at The Angel, Rotherhithe, 6:30pm Friday 19 Sept, for Beer & Theology, and the chance to consider the Aotearoa/New Zealand Anglican Church's 3 Tikangas :
Reposted by Alastair Cutting
We’re back this Friday (19th), after the summer holidays, with a talk by Bishop Alastair Cutting on his experience of diversity in the church of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 6:30pm at The Angel Pub, Rotherhithe - all welcome!
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We’re back this Friday (19th), after the summer holidays, with a talk by Bishop Alastair Cutting on his experience of diversity in the church of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 6:30pm at The Angel Pub, Rotherhithe - all welcome!
+ Karowei - Bishop of Woolwich 2017-2023
@southwark.anglican.org
@southwark.anglican.org
September 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
+ Karowei - Bishop of Woolwich 2017-2023
@southwark.anglican.org
@southwark.anglican.org
Come and join the #Lewisham Interfaith Forum Annual Peace Walk on 31 August Sunday afternoon, 2pm SE26 2QS.
@lewisham.gov.uk
@Southwark.anglican.org #MPSLewisham, Lewisham Islamic Centre, Catford & Bromley Synagogue
@lewisham.gov.uk
@Southwark.anglican.org #MPSLewisham, Lewisham Islamic Centre, Catford & Bromley Synagogue
August 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Come and join the #Lewisham Interfaith Forum Annual Peace Walk on 31 August Sunday afternoon, 2pm SE26 2QS.
@lewisham.gov.uk
@Southwark.anglican.org #MPSLewisham, Lewisham Islamic Centre, Catford & Bromley Synagogue
@lewisham.gov.uk
@Southwark.anglican.org #MPSLewisham, Lewisham Islamic Centre, Catford & Bromley Synagogue
A fresh map has arrived on the wall in the Woolwich Episcopal Area Office. About 100 of our @southwark.anglican.org churches, with loads of brilliant clergy and people; and almost a million souls here in just this bit of God's acre.
July 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A fresh map has arrived on the wall in the Woolwich Episcopal Area Office. About 100 of our @southwark.anglican.org churches, with loads of brilliant clergy and people; and almost a million souls here in just this bit of God's acre.