Dr Catherine Ebenezer (she/her)
@ebenezer1954.bsky.social
Pet-loving former NHS library manager, Catholic Anglican, choral singer, Anne Lister fan, small-time safeguarding activist. Welsh. Dysgwr Cymraeg. Responder with 4x4 Response Wales. Thesis (health informatics) now entirely obsolete. #ActuallyAutistic
This is bananas. Trump is threatening new tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries unless we give in to his plans to take over Greenland.
I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm against him. Will you join me and add your name? 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm against him. Will you join me and add your name? 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
Sign the petition: Tell Keir Starmer: Don't back down over Trump's Greenland tariff threats.
Trump is threatening the UK & 7 other supposed allies with more tariffs unless he gets his hands on Greenland. This can't be allowed to happen. Join me and sign the petition telling Keir Starmer not t...
38d.gs
January 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
This is bananas. Trump is threatening new tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries unless we give in to his plans to take over Greenland.
I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm against him. Will you join me and add your name? 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm against him. Will you join me and add your name? 38d.gs/trump_gl_df
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As Robert Jenrick jumps ship, Reform’s “new politics” looks more like a spin cycle for the same people behind 14 years of decline.
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
As Robert Jenrick jumps ship, Reform’s “new politics” looks more like a spin cycle for the same people behind 14 years of decline.
Merry Christmas and happy new year, everyone!!🎄❄️☃️ #CofEPeeps
December 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Merry Christmas and happy new year, everyone!!🎄❄️☃️ #CofEPeeps
A 90-year-old officiating priest at this morning's Eucharist. He forgot the Kyrie and the last verse of the psalm, but I think I'll forgive him 🙂! #CofEPeeps
December 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A 90-year-old officiating priest at this morning's Eucharist. He forgot the Kyrie and the last verse of the psalm, but I think I'll forgive him 🙂! #CofEPeeps
I dream idly of becoming a social media influencer 🙄. My prospects, however, are not good; nobody pays the slightest attention to my posts 🥺.
December 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I dream idly of becoming a social media influencer 🙄. My prospects, however, are not good; nobody pays the slightest attention to my posts 🥺.
Given that the findings of the SCIE safeguarding audit of Lambeth Palace were so utterly dire, it is hardly surprising that something like this happened. The administration was shambolic: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202... #CofE
Complaint against Bishop of London not properly dealt with, Lambeth Palace admits
Claim reportedly relates to the diocese of London’s and Bishop Mullally’s handling of an abuse allegation
www.churchtimes.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Given that the findings of the SCIE safeguarding audit of Lambeth Palace were so utterly dire, it is hardly surprising that something like this happened. The administration was shambolic: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202... #CofE
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This is an incredibly powerful article by Peter Ettedgui. I hope people listen to him and to the others who are brave enough to come forward.
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is an incredibly powerful article by Peter Ettedgui. I hope people listen to him and to the others who are brave enough to come forward.
Seen at our local Methodist Church. I love it! All churches and charities should cherish and support their volunteers, involving them in decision-making and respecting psychological contracts. Not treating them as second-class paid staff. Not dumping them suddenly when 'inconvenient'. #CofEPeeps
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Seen at our local Methodist Church. I love it! All churches and charities should cherish and support their volunteers, involving them in decision-making and respecting psychological contracts. Not treating them as second-class paid staff. Not dumping them suddenly when 'inconvenient'. #CofEPeeps
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
How crassly stupid was this? Liable to bring the Abbey - and the CofE as a whole - into disrepute #CofEPeeps #WestminsterAbbey
How crassly stupid was this? Liable to bring the Abbey - and the CofE as a whole - into disrepute #CofEPeeps #WestminsterAbbey
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
How crassly stupid was this? Liable to bring the Abbey - and the CofE as a whole - into disrepute #CofEPeeps #WestminsterAbbey
How crassly stupid was this? Liable to bring the Abbey - and the CofE as a whole - into disrepute #CofEPeeps #WestminsterAbbey
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home. The result is a postcode lottery of care ..."
"Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home. The result is a postcode lottery of care ..."
As a palliative care specialist, I’ve witnessed the human tragedy of our end-of-life care crisis | Rachel Clarke
While the government debates assisted dying, palliative care is an afterthought. And many more people face death without the care and support they need, says Rachel Clarke
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home. The result is a postcode lottery of care ..."
"Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home. The result is a postcode lottery of care ..."
Plagiarist, eugenicist, racist: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
James D Watson, who co-discovered DNA’s twisted-ladder structure, dies aged 97
Nobel prize winner shaped medicine, crimefighting and genealogy, but later years marred by racist remarks
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Plagiarist, eugenicist, racist: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Only just got round to listening to this, but it is .
@renbownayshen on #CofE's car crash of a discernment process re same sex marriage etc:
youtu.be/JCSwx0j732o
#LLF
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@renbownayshen on #CofE's car crash of a discernment process re same sex marriage etc:
youtu.be/JCSwx0j732o
#LLF
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Let's Do It!! LLF - Song of Lament
YouTube video by renbownayshen
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Only just got round to listening to this, but it is .
@renbownayshen on #CofE's car crash of a discernment process re same sex marriage etc:
youtu.be/JCSwx0j732o
#LLF
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@renbownayshen on #CofE's car crash of a discernment process re same sex marriage etc:
youtu.be/JCSwx0j732o
#LLF
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November 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Of great concern:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Young people find life ‘just too tough’ says Children’s Society
Charity asks ten- to 17-year-olds about happiness
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Of great concern:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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#ToPray✝️
It’s hard to convince people that a God they can’t see loves them when a church that they can see doesn’t seem to even like them.
It’s hard to convince people that a God they can’t see loves them when a church that they can see doesn’t seem to even like them.
October 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#ToPray✝️
It’s hard to convince people that a God they can’t see loves them when a church that they can see doesn’t seem to even like them.
It’s hard to convince people that a God they can’t see loves them when a church that they can see doesn’t seem to even like them.
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I've signed this open letter. #CofEpeeps, lay or ordained, if you want the church to become more fully affirming of LGBTQ+ folks, please read this letter from Inclusive Church and consider signing it.
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
LLF Open Letter – Inclusive Church
www.inclusive-church.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I've signed this open letter. #CofEpeeps, lay or ordained, if you want the church to become more fully affirming of LGBTQ+ folks, please read this letter from Inclusive Church and consider signing it.
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...
Pretty raw stuff here from the Dean of Canterbury: viamedia.news/2025/10/22/w... #CofE
Winded After the Death of LLF - ViaMedia.News
by the Very Revd David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury Much metaphorical ink has already been spilt on the announcement from the House of Bishops of the death of Living in Love and Faith (LLF). These ref...
viamedia.news
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Pretty raw stuff here from the Dean of Canterbury: viamedia.news/2025/10/22/w... #CofE
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This is a helpful and serious piece as we face the rise of a new Christian nationalism on both sides of the Atlantic.
#cofe #christiannationalism #nationalism #church #Jesus
www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...
#cofe #christiannationalism #nationalism #church #Jesus
www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...
Is ‘Christian nationalism’ a contradiction in terms? | Psephizo
Martyn Whittock writes: Where should we stand on the subject of ‘Christian nationalism’? As a Christian historian (with a very eclectic set of interests, and having written about early-medieval nation...
www.psephizo.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This is a helpful and serious piece as we face the rise of a new Christian nationalism on both sides of the Atlantic.
#cofe #christiannationalism #nationalism #church #Jesus
www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...
#cofe #christiannationalism #nationalism #church #Jesus
www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...