Westcott House Cambridge
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Official account of Westcott House, Cambridge. Founded in 1881, we are a theological college that prepares people for ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people.
Drawing on contemporary psychological, pastoral, theological, and biblical research, this short course led by Dr Karen O’Donnell, Dr Alison Gray and Robin Barden will provide an introduction to trauma, theology and more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Drawing on contemporary psychological, pastoral, theological, and biblical research, this short course led by Dr Karen O’Donnell, Dr Alison Gray and Robin Barden will provide an introduction to trauma, theology and more. Scan QR for full course details or visit: https://buff.ly/3d012Np
Wishing a peaceful, blessed & joyful Christmas to all our community, including our students, partners and families, staff, alumni, supporters and friends!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Wishing a peaceful, blessed & joyful Christmas to all our community, including our students, partners and families, staff, alumni, supporters and friends!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
📷 It may not have made an appearance here (yet) but if you'd like to see ‘Westcott in the Snow’, here's a pic from 2023 taken by our Principal!
Discerning a vocation to ordained or other licensed ministry? Join us for one of our 2026 Open Days or online Open Evenings to learn about the opportunities we offer for ordinands, clergy & lay people. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Discerning a vocation to ordained or other licensed ministry? Join us for one of our 2026 Open Days or online Open Evenings to learn about the opportunities we offer for ordinands, clergy & lay people. Scan the QR to book a place or visit https://buff.ly/hB36SsP
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
#vocation #ordinandlife #discernment
Develop skills in biblical interpretation & gain critical awareness of the key themes in the New Testament through study of the book of Acts. Course includes lectures, small group learning & encourages self-directed learning and reflection. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Develop skills in biblical interpretation & gain critical awareness of the key themes in the New Testament through study of the book of Acts. Course includes lectures, small group learning & encourages self-directed learning and reflection. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF
Discover more about our undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards at one of our 2026 online Info Evenings for independent students. To register a place, scan the QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Discover more about our undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including our part-time online ARU MAs, MPhil/PhDs, and TMM Durham Common Awards at one of our 2026 online Info Evenings for independent students. To register a place, scan the QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2
Reflecting on personal experience of sudden incapacity, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, invited us to use Advent to reflect on our dependency on God and on one another as we congregated together as community for tonight’s closing Eucharist of term.
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reflecting on personal experience of sudden incapacity, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, invited us to use Advent to reflect on our dependency on God and on one another as we congregated together as community for tonight’s closing Eucharist of term.
Is Celtic Spirituality a modern construct? Popular in contemporary Christianity, this course led by Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, explores the medieval roots & expressions of Celtic Spirituality - and much more. Full course details: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Is Celtic Spirituality a modern construct? Popular in contemporary Christianity, this course led by Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, explores the medieval roots & expressions of Celtic Spirituality - and much more. Full course details: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
1/2 Great to have the company of our trustee & Regius Professor of Divinity, David Fergusson, who joined Westcott students recently for their first Bar Theology of term. Asking the question ‘should we want to live forever’, there was a lively & broad discussion on death & the concept of a good life.
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/2 Great to have the company of our trustee & Regius Professor of Divinity, David Fergusson, who joined Westcott students recently for their first Bar Theology of term. Asking the question ‘should we want to live forever’, there was a lively & broad discussion on death & the concept of a good life.
Lovely to be joined at this week’s worship by guest preacher, Canon Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints, Cottenham & Diocesan Advisor for Women’s Ministry. Anticipating the 2nd Sunday before Advent, Lynda encouraged us to ask ourselves, ‘Who is speaking in the wilderness today, and are we listening?’
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Lovely to be joined at this week’s worship by guest preacher, Canon Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints, Cottenham & Diocesan Advisor for Women’s Ministry. Anticipating the 2nd Sunday before Advent, Lynda encouraged us to ask ourselves, ‘Who is speaking in the wilderness today, and are we listening?’
Starting Jan 2026, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, builds on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, this course explores key writings, different forms of prayer, ethics, culture & more. Info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Starting Jan 2026, Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition, builds on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, this course explores key writings, different forms of prayer, ethics, culture & more. Info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
Great to see our colleague and Academic Dean, Dr Karen O’Donnell present the Annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month. Exploring trauma, theology, and the paradox of forgiveness, Karen’s lecture is available to watch here: buff.ly/dhB0ZjO
Unforgiving? The paradox of forgiveness after trauma - Oxford Brookes University
Join us for the annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture, presented by Dr Karen O'Donnell.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great to see our colleague and Academic Dean, Dr Karen O’Donnell present the Annual Multifaith Chaplaincy Lecture at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month. Exploring trauma, theology, and the paradox of forgiveness, Karen’s lecture is available to watch here: buff.ly/dhB0ZjO
At tonight’s Community Eucharist, as we anticipated the First Sunday of Advent, Dr Jenny Leith encouraged us to consider whether God’s judgement is to be feared or to be welcomed, and how we are to prepare for it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At tonight’s Community Eucharist, as we anticipated the First Sunday of Advent, Dr Jenny Leith encouraged us to consider whether God’s judgement is to be feared or to be welcomed, and how we are to prepare for it.
As we celebrated the Feast of Christ the King at this week’s All-Age Community Eucharist, our Academic Dean, Karen, encouraged us in her sermon to remember that Christ is the King who confounds our expectations.
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As we celebrated the Feast of Christ the King at this week’s All-Age Community Eucharist, our Academic Dean, Karen, encouraged us in her sermon to remember that Christ is the King who confounds our expectations.
Yesterday as a community we held a short prayer vigil in chapel in anticipation of today’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. To those we have lost, we will remember them.
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Yesterday as a community we held a short prayer vigil in chapel in anticipation of today’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. To those we have lost, we will remember them.
Wonderful to gather for Fed Worship on Monday with friends from across the CTF as we held a joint Choral Evensong co-led with Ridley Hall, & to enjoy fellowshipping together afterwards. The choir were amazing, special thanks to them & all involved in the service.
📷thanks to Charlotte and Edward!
📷thanks to Charlotte and Edward!
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Wonderful to gather for Fed Worship on Monday with friends from across the CTF as we held a joint Choral Evensong co-led with Ridley Hall, & to enjoy fellowshipping together afterwards. The choir were amazing, special thanks to them & all involved in the service.
📷thanks to Charlotte and Edward!
📷thanks to Charlotte and Edward!
Westcott House is currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join their catering team. If you are seeking a rewarding work environment within a welcoming community, check out our website for further info and job description: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-with-us/chef-de-partie/
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Westcott House is currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join their catering team. If you are seeking a rewarding work environment within a welcoming community, check out our website for further info and job description: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-with-us/chef-de-partie/
1/2 We felt very blessed tonight to be joined by alumna and Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich, the Rt Revd Joanne Grenfell, who preached at our Community Eucharist.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
1/2 We felt very blessed tonight to be joined by alumna and Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich, the Rt Revd Joanne Grenfell, who preached at our Community Eucharist.
Join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, for this short course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality which examines the relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Scan QR for info/visit: https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, for this short course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality which examines the relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Scan QR for info/visit: https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
Join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, for this short course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality which examines the relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Scan QR for info/visit: https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join Dr Eleni Ponirakis, Associate Lecturer at Westcott House, for this short course in Celtic and Medieval Spirituality which examines the relationships between spirituality, theology, science, literature, art & more in Celtic and medieval thought. Scan QR for info/visit: https://ow.ly/EbQS50XeiPH
Preaching at our Community Eucharist last night, it was good to welcome the Revd Andrew Hurst. As we gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday, Andrew’s sermon was thoughtful, realistic and full of hope whilst also recognising the painful realities of war.
#RemembranceSunday #Remembrance #LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday #Remembrance #LestWeForget
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Preaching at our Community Eucharist last night, it was good to welcome the Revd Andrew Hurst. As we gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday, Andrew’s sermon was thoughtful, realistic and full of hope whilst also recognising the painful realities of war.
#RemembranceSunday #Remembrance #LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday #Remembrance #LestWeForget
Interested in engaging with Ignatian spirituality for the first time or to deepen your own practice? Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, our short course Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition explores theory, practice & more. Full info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Interested in engaging with Ignatian spirituality for the first time or to deepen your own practice? Led by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds, Senior Fellow at MBIT, our short course Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition explores theory, practice & more. Full info: scan QR/visit https://ow.ly/vnEm50XegOU
At this week’s Community Eucharist as we mark All Souls', Revd Jennifer Totney, explored Jesus’ words in John 6 through the experience of accompanying those who are grieving.
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
At this week’s Community Eucharist as we mark All Souls', Revd Jennifer Totney, explored Jesus’ words in John 6 through the experience of accompanying those who are grieving.
Exploring a vocation to ordained ministry? Why not register a place at our online Open Evening for ordinands to find out more about training, formation & community life at Westcott House.
Scan the QR to book or visit: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-26-open-days-evenings/
Scan the QR to book or visit: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-26-open-days-evenings/
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Exploring a vocation to ordained ministry? Why not register a place at our online Open Evening for ordinands to find out more about training, formation & community life at Westcott House.
Scan the QR to book or visit: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-26-open-days-evenings/
Scan the QR to book or visit: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-26-open-days-evenings/
We were delighted to welcome back four of our alumni earlier this week to celebrate the launch of their collaborate book In the Sacred Pause, and to reflect on how faith, presence, & Christian worship might speak into lives touched by trauma. Full article can be found on our website: buff.ly/aTMzlu0
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We were delighted to welcome back four of our alumni earlier this week to celebrate the launch of their collaborate book In the Sacred Pause, and to reflect on how faith, presence, & Christian worship might speak into lives touched by trauma. Full article can be found on our website: buff.ly/aTMzlu0
At tonight’s Community Eucharist as we marked ‘Bible Sunday’ our Vice Principal, Revd Rachel Rosborough, explored how we approach the bible and what it is for – how we read and hear it, how we mark and learn from it, and how we digest it so that we discover the life offered by God.
October 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
At tonight’s Community Eucharist as we marked ‘Bible Sunday’ our Vice Principal, Revd Rachel Rosborough, explored how we approach the bible and what it is for – how we read and hear it, how we mark and learn from it, and how we digest it so that we discover the life offered by God.