Helen Dawes
@revhelend.bsky.social
Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge. Church of England priest, love churches, schools, and gardening.
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This parish is in the bottom 1% of the deprivation index. Over 30% of adults have no qualifications.
Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer.
Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.
Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer.
Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.
March 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This parish is in the bottom 1% of the deprivation index. Over 30% of adults have no qualifications.
Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer.
Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.
Tonight at Lent group we wrote cinquains and had a lively discussion about apophatic and kataphatic approaches to prayer.
Never make assumptions about what people are capable of and interested in.
Such a joy to see some of our wonderful 2024 leavers again!
Great to see some of our 2024 Leavers, back to attend the Cambridge Theological Federation’s 2025 Award Ceremony on Monday which celebrated the achievements of students across CTF Houses who completed their Common Awards course or DTM last year. Congratulations! 📷 Thanks to Daniel, Tammy & Christina
March 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Such a joy to see some of our wonderful 2024 leavers again!
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I’m speaking at St Paul’s Cathedral on 6th July “This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and Trauma”
It’s free - reserve your spot here
www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...
It’s free - reserve your spot here
www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...
This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and trauma | St Paul's Cathedral
www.stpauls.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I’m speaking at St Paul’s Cathedral on 6th July “This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and Trauma”
It’s free - reserve your spot here
www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...
It’s free - reserve your spot here
www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/my-...
We are hugely blessed in the wonderful people and organisations who contribute to our 'Ministry for Life' programme for ordinands.
1/2 Lis Silver (CEO) and Chris Dade (Support Services Manager) from It Takes a City (Cambridge) recently came to Westcott House to talk to first years about Homelessness as they continue to explore Key Pastoral Issues in ‘Ministry for Life’.
March 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We are hugely blessed in the wonderful people and organisations who contribute to our 'Ministry for Life' programme for ordinands.
This is always a really valuable part of our programme - thank you @canontim.bsky.social!
1/2 Forming part of our ‘Ministry for Life’ series on Key Pastoral Issues, it was good to have the company and wisdom of Revd Canon Timothy Goode, Canon for Congregational Discipleship and Nurture at York Minster, with us today to speak to our first years on disability theology.
March 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is always a really valuable part of our programme - thank you @canontim.bsky.social!
I guess this is what we mean we when we say we're sacramental and inclusive 😊
When your boss comes by to ash you because you couldn’t walk to the Ash Wednesday service …
@westcotthousecam.bsky.social @revhelend.bsky.social
#ashwednesday #lent
@westcotthousecam.bsky.social @revhelend.bsky.social
#ashwednesday #lent
March 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I guess this is what we mean we when we say we're sacramental and inclusive 😊
This was so much fun!
1/2 As we prepare to lead this week’s Ash Wednesday service for Federation Worship, our Principal gave some of our ordinands a lesson yesterday in making ash.
March 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This was so much fun!
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Still time to sign up for my Introduction to Feminist Theology class on Friday 7th March (online 10-12)
Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...
Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...
Westcott Introduction to Feminist Theology with Dr Karen O'Donnell
Join us for a fascinating online session with Dr Karen O'Donnell to delve into the world of Feminist Theology!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Still time to sign up for my Introduction to Feminist Theology class on Friday 7th March (online 10-12)
Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...
Great opportunity to get to grips with the key ideas in feminist theology and some creative feminist theologians!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westcott-i...
Sitting with a prayer for a season brings all sorts of gifts. As a place shaped by a common life, where we strive for inclusivity, this prayer by Canon Sarah Jones has been a blessing on us in the last few weeks.
As Feb draws near to a close, this LGBT+ History Month we've been giving thanks as a College for our diverse, beautiful & inclusive community (present, past & future) we've been so richly blessed with. In many of our services in chapel this month, we've dwelt with this prayer by Canon Sarah Jones.
February 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Sitting with a prayer for a season brings all sorts of gifts. As a place shaped by a common life, where we strive for inclusivity, this prayer by Canon Sarah Jones has been a blessing on us in the last few weeks.
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Today in chapel the Westcott community held a vigil for Ukraine and Russia to mark the Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine, praying for all who strive for peace and who fight for justice, remembering the cost of war and asking God to help us work for a better tomorrow.
February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today in chapel the Westcott community held a vigil for Ukraine and Russia to mark the Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine, praying for all who strive for peace and who fight for justice, remembering the cost of war and asking God to help us work for a better tomorrow.
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1/2 It was good to welcome back Abigail Ogier, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy at MHA, with us today to lead a session on ageing and dementia for our first years as we continue our ‘Ministry for Life’ series on Key Issues in Pastoral Care.
February 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
1/2 It was good to welcome back Abigail Ogier, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy at MHA, with us today to lead a session on ageing and dementia for our first years as we continue our ‘Ministry for Life’ series on Key Issues in Pastoral Care.
I should have guessed this would be Sarah's answer!
Today in chapel during the homily, we were asked what our favourite way to procrastinate is... Mine is training biceps 💪
February 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I should have guessed this would be Sarah's answer!
Know someone who might be great for this role? Send them our way!
The Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF) is seeking a Principal Technical Support Officer. Delivering efficient and professional IT support, this varied role involves advising on, installing and maintaining IT infrastructure for the CTF & its supported institutions. Full details: buff.ly/41fQ8YY
February 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Know someone who might be great for this role? Send them our way!
I utterly love the supportiveness of the @westcotthousecam.bsky.social community when an ordinand is singing BCP Evensong for the first time. ❤️
February 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I utterly love the supportiveness of the @westcotthousecam.bsky.social community when an ordinand is singing BCP Evensong for the first time. ❤️
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Have you booked your place at our upcoming UKME/GMH Vocations & Discipleship Conference?
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
ow.ly/xAs950UQgar
#BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
ow.ly/xAs950UQgar
#BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations
February 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Have you booked your place at our upcoming UKME/GMH Vocations & Discipleship Conference?
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
ow.ly/xAs950UQgar
#BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday 28 March 2025 09:30-15:30
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
ow.ly/xAs950UQgar
#BeingBuiltTogether #UKMEVocations
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We have an announcement.
Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️
Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️
February 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We have an announcement.
Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️
Last night (for the first time this year) we drove home in daylight. 💡❤️
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I can't believe I am lucky enough to learn from these fantastic women!
Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰
Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰
Fancy an insight into exciting fields and themes in theological study? @westcotthousecam.bsky.social we’ve created a series of introductory two-hour online courses. Scan the QR for more info/booking. NB: Political Theology has been rescheduled to 4 Jun.
February 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I can't believe I am lucky enough to learn from these fantastic women!
Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰
Go to the sessions if you can they will be amazing 🥰
Cat do ron ron ron
Cat do ronronne
Cat do ronronne
The purr article on French Wikipedia has a chart that sorts cats into the groups "purrs," "uncertain," "probably purrs," and "no data"
February 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Cat do ron ron ron
Cat do ronronne
Cat do ronronne
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I’m running an Introduction to Feminist Theology @westcotthousecam.bsky.social for International Women’s Day #iwd2025
7th March, online, 10am-12pm
Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...
7th March, online, 10am-12pm
Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...
Event: Westcott Introduction to Feminist Theology with Dr Karen O’Donnell - Westcott House
Join us for a fascinating online session with Dr Karen O'Donnell to delve into the world of Feminist Theology!
www.westcott.cam.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’m running an Introduction to Feminist Theology @westcotthousecam.bsky.social for International Women’s Day #iwd2025
7th March, online, 10am-12pm
Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...
7th March, online, 10am-12pm
Booking info here www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/event-w...
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The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference:
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference:
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
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Today is lecture one in our brilliant Theology & Trauma class! Powerful and provocative last year, I have high hopes for this year’s cohort.
We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning
We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning
January 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Today is lecture one in our brilliant Theology & Trauma class! Powerful and provocative last year, I have high hopes for this year’s cohort.
We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning
We team teach this and ask students to collaborate throughout - community is essential for this kind of learning
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Black Theology Essay Prize - Deadline Extended
“This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology”
New deadline 28th Feb 2025
More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/
“This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology”
New deadline 28th Feb 2025
More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/
Prizes - SST
Society for the Study of Theology
www.theologysociety.org.uk
January 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Black Theology Essay Prize - Deadline Extended
“This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology”
New deadline 28th Feb 2025
More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/
“This is my body, this is my blood: Enfleshed Knowledge in Black & Womanist Theology”
New deadline 28th Feb 2025
More info www.theologysociety.org.uk/prizes/
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Your semi-regular reminder that this #StarterPack can help kickstart a follow-base for NewSkyers.
An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts.
If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.
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An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts.
If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.
go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc
January 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Your semi-regular reminder that this #StarterPack can help kickstart a follow-base for NewSkyers.
An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts.
If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.
go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc
An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts.
If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know.
go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc
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Did my first little homily in the Westcott Chapel today. It was fun 🥰
January 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Did my first little homily in the Westcott Chapel today. It was fun 🥰
Meanwhile, in other news, it was very definitely LIGHT at the beginning of Morning Prayer this morning.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
January 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Meanwhile, in other news, it was very definitely LIGHT at the beginning of Morning Prayer this morning.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!