Dennis Fancett
@denniscofencl.bsky.social
Promoting deeper understanding & practice of generosity in Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. Author-kid's book "Did Jesus Have A Teddy Bear?" Chair SENRUG rail campaign group, successfully led campaign for passenger trains between Newcastle & Ashington
Great to be at Walker today sharing on “What the Wicked Servant Got Wrong?” from parable of talents. If we don’t understand God's character, we’ll struggle to make the right choices with what God’s entrusted to us. Lovely welcome from everyone and thanks Rev Phil for invite @ncldiocese.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Great to be at Walker today sharing on “What the Wicked Servant Got Wrong?” from parable of talents. If we don’t understand God's character, we’ll struggle to make the right choices with what God’s entrusted to us. Lovely welcome from everyone and thanks Rev Phil for invite @ncldiocese.bsky.social
We've just opened bookings for our next @ncldiocese.bsky.social Clergy Reflection Day "A Fresh Look At Generosity" on 24 Feb 2026 at Northumbria Community near Felton. Grateful and delighted The Bishop of Berwick will join us for the day. Do join us. It's free but booking essential at bit.ly/4ohOcbs
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We've just opened bookings for our next @ncldiocese.bsky.social Clergy Reflection Day "A Fresh Look At Generosity" on 24 Feb 2026 at Northumbria Community near Felton. Grateful and delighted The Bishop of Berwick will join us for the day. Do join us. It's free but booking essential at bit.ly/4ohOcbs
This Sunday CofE Churches will hear the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. His spontaneous reaction to being accepted by Jesus is to give. Great passage for a sermon on generosity. Draft sermon plan bit.ly/48CCGiv or check out our pre-recorded video youtu.be/ZWqwB4wu0I0?.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
Teaching and nurturing generosity - Newcastle Diocese
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October 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This Sunday CofE Churches will hear the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. His spontaneous reaction to being accepted by Jesus is to give. Great passage for a sermon on generosity. Draft sermon plan bit.ly/48CCGiv or check out our pre-recorded video youtu.be/ZWqwB4wu0I0?.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
Just back from our fantastic Reflection Day on Generosity for Readers + Lay Leaders from across @ncldiocese.bsky.social. What a great time we had in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to those who braved the forecast storms to be with us, and of course St Mary's Church for hosting us
October 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Just back from our fantastic Reflection Day on Generosity for Readers + Lay Leaders from across @ncldiocese.bsky.social. What a great time we had in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to those who braved the forecast storms to be with us, and of course St Mary's Church for hosting us
Today's Church of England National Online Service, at the start of our Generosity Week, came from the Parish of Morpeth in @ncldiocese.bsky.social. It’s really worth giving it a watch. And our thanks to the team at Morpeth for all the hard work that went in to it. bit.ly/4gMgNmi
"Paying it forward" | Online Service | The Church of England
This week, our service is from the Parish of Morpeth in Northumberland and focuses on generosity. Led by Canon Simon White, with a sermon from lay reader Sharon Williams, we'll be thinking about God's generosity towards us and how we can be generous with others. Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting Christians across England and beyond. This Service has BSL interpretation in-vision and has been manually subtitled.
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September 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Today's Church of England National Online Service, at the start of our Generosity Week, came from the Parish of Morpeth in @ncldiocese.bsky.social. It’s really worth giving it a watch. And our thanks to the team at Morpeth for all the hard work that went in to it. bit.ly/4gMgNmi
Busy weekend to start @ncldiocese.bsky.social Generosity Week. Churchwardens yesterday sharing on devotional giving. Byker today, first St Silas then St Michaels, talking from 1 Timothy on not putting our hope in wealth and fleeing from those values. Huge thanks Revs Helen & Phil for Byker invites.
September 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Busy weekend to start @ncldiocese.bsky.social Generosity Week. Churchwardens yesterday sharing on devotional giving. Byker today, first St Silas then St Michaels, talking from 1 Timothy on not putting our hope in wealth and fleeing from those values. Huge thanks Revs Helen & Phil for Byker invites.
Great to be at Warkworth + Acklington @ncldiocese.bsky.social today sharing thoughts on how to be sure we're not sub-consciously serving 2 masters. Our attitude to giving is a big clue. Loved choir from Manchester at Warkworth. Thanks to Rev Helen for invite & to both congregations for warm welcome
September 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great to be at Warkworth + Acklington @ncldiocese.bsky.social today sharing thoughts on how to be sure we're not sub-consciously serving 2 masters. Our attitude to giving is a big clue. Loved choir from Manchester at Warkworth. Thanks to Rev Helen for invite & to both congregations for warm welcome
It's really worth any
@ncldiocese.bsky.social
Church that may be looking for grant funding to drop in to find out more about how the process works and what kind if things might be considered. And to repeat my thanks to
@benefactgroup for their generosity to my own Church a few years back.
@ncldiocese.bsky.social
Church that may be looking for grant funding to drop in to find out more about how the process works and what kind if things might be considered. And to repeat my thanks to
@benefactgroup for their generosity to my own Church a few years back.
Looking forward to welcoming Benefact Group to
Newcastle Diocese next Tue 23rd Sep. Andrew Bass, Senior Grants Officer (North) will be at Church House, NE29 6HS, from 1-3pm to meet anyone who would like to learn about the grants available and the application process. Drop in, no booking needed!
Newcastle Diocese next Tue 23rd Sep. Andrew Bass, Senior Grants Officer (North) will be at Church House, NE29 6HS, from 1-3pm to meet anyone who would like to learn about the grants available and the application process. Drop in, no booking needed!
September 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's really worth any
@ncldiocese.bsky.social
Church that may be looking for grant funding to drop in to find out more about how the process works and what kind if things might be considered. And to repeat my thanks to
@benefactgroup for their generosity to my own Church a few years back.
@ncldiocese.bsky.social
Church that may be looking for grant funding to drop in to find out more about how the process works and what kind if things might be considered. And to repeat my thanks to
@benefactgroup for their generosity to my own Church a few years back.
There's 2 more great Sunday opportunities to look at the place of generosity in our Christians lives: 21 Sep Luke 16 1-13 (Serving 2 Masters) + 28 Sep 1 Tim 6 6-19 (Walk the Other Way). Sermon plans + videos for both weeks @ bit.ly/48CCGiv.
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Serving Two Masters | Generous Giving 2025
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September 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
There's 2 more great Sunday opportunities to look at the place of generosity in our Christians lives: 21 Sep Luke 16 1-13 (Serving 2 Masters) + 28 Sep 1 Tim 6 6-19 (Walk the Other Way). Sermon plans + videos for both weeks @ bit.ly/48CCGiv.
youtube.com/watch?v=-Obj.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=-Obj.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
@ncldiocese.bsky.social 5th annual Generosity Week is 28 Sep - 5 Oct. Events / resources include Reflection Day for lay leaders, Cornerstone platform workshop, Open time with Benefact Trust, New Parish Share animation, Worship resources and Activities for young people. Check out bit.ly/41gGVz6
August 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@ncldiocese.bsky.social 5th annual Generosity Week is 28 Sep - 5 Oct. Events / resources include Reflection Day for lay leaders, Cornerstone platform workshop, Open time with Benefact Trust, New Parish Share animation, Worship resources and Activities for young people. Check out bit.ly/41gGVz6
Our Reflection Day for Readers and ALMs in
@ncldiocese.bsky.social is open for bookings, offering opportunity to take time out to reflect on our personal attitudes to generous living and generous giving. Sat 4th Oct @ Ponteland. Lunch provided. Reserve your place at bit.ly/3HZ3Yrm
@ncldiocese.bsky.social is open for bookings, offering opportunity to take time out to reflect on our personal attitudes to generous living and generous giving. Sat 4th Oct @ Ponteland. Lunch provided. Reserve your place at bit.ly/3HZ3Yrm
August 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Our Reflection Day for Readers and ALMs in
@ncldiocese.bsky.social is open for bookings, offering opportunity to take time out to reflect on our personal attitudes to generous living and generous giving. Sat 4th Oct @ Ponteland. Lunch provided. Reserve your place at bit.ly/3HZ3Yrm
@ncldiocese.bsky.social is open for bookings, offering opportunity to take time out to reflect on our personal attitudes to generous living and generous giving. Sat 4th Oct @ Ponteland. Lunch provided. Reserve your place at bit.ly/3HZ3Yrm
Giving freely & generously - an often overlooked foundation of Christian life. Next 2 Sunday are great chances to explore further: 3 Aug (Rich Fool) + 10 Aug (Your Treasure & Your Heart). Sermon plans + videos for both weeks @ bit.ly/48CCGiv. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSM2.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
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July 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Giving freely & generously - an often overlooked foundation of Christian life. Next 2 Sunday are great chances to explore further: 3 Aug (Rich Fool) + 10 Aug (Your Treasure & Your Heart). Sermon plans + videos for both weeks @ bit.ly/48CCGiv. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSM2.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
Want to preach on generosity but not sure where to start? Great opportunity coming up on Sun 3rd Aug. Reading = Luke 12 - Rich Fool. Sermon plan bit.ly/48CCGiv or pre-recorded video sermon www.youtube.com/watch/qSBYRe... from guest speaker Rev Mark Miller in Durham Diocese. @ncldiocese.bsky.social
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July 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Want to preach on generosity but not sure where to start? Great opportunity coming up on Sun 3rd Aug. Reading = Luke 12 - Rich Fool. Sermon plan bit.ly/48CCGiv or pre-recorded video sermon www.youtube.com/watch/qSBYRe... from guest speaker Rev Mark Miller in Durham Diocese. @ncldiocese.bsky.social
At St Cuthberts today, parish of Beltingham with Henshaw @ncldiocese.bsky.social sharing on folly of trying to serve 2 masters. How helpful of Jesus to remind us it simply can’t be done. Only a few of us left for the photo after I'd finished chatting, but great welcome + thanks Rev Steve for invite.
July 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
At St Cuthberts today, parish of Beltingham with Henshaw @ncldiocese.bsky.social sharing on folly of trying to serve 2 masters. How helpful of Jesus to remind us it simply can’t be done. Only a few of us left for the photo after I'd finished chatting, but great welcome + thanks Rev Steve for invite.
Great time @ St Helen/s Whitley Chapel @ncldiocese.bsky.social today sharing thoughts on Psalm 8. Being created so closely in the image of God who himself is so generous means we’re designed to be generous too. Thanks to Revd Andrew for the invitation, and for the warm welcome from everyone.
June 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Great time @ St Helen/s Whitley Chapel @ncldiocese.bsky.social today sharing thoughts on Psalm 8. Being created so closely in the image of God who himself is so generous means we’re designed to be generous too. Thanks to Revd Andrew for the invitation, and for the warm welcome from everyone.
Next Sunday 15 June is a great day to preach on generosity - Psalm 8 reading shows we're created in God's image. As God is overwhelmingly generous, it's what we're designed to be too! Sermon plan at bit.ly/48CCGiv + pre-recorded sermon youtube.com/watch/v5xtoq.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
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June 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Next Sunday 15 June is a great day to preach on generosity - Psalm 8 reading shows we're created in God's image. As God is overwhelmingly generous, it's what we're designed to be too! Sermon plan at bit.ly/48CCGiv + pre-recorded sermon youtube.com/watch/v5xtoq.... @ncldiocese.bsky.social
Great welcome at St Aidan’s Brunton Pk @ncldiocese.bsky.social today, sharing how generous God is to each of us, and why, once we really understand that, our natural response, like Zacchaeus, is to want to give back to Him. Thanks all for the kind words afterwards and to Rev Gerard for inviting me.
June 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Great welcome at St Aidan’s Brunton Pk @ncldiocese.bsky.social today, sharing how generous God is to each of us, and why, once we really understand that, our natural response, like Zacchaeus, is to want to give back to Him. Thanks all for the kind words afterwards and to Rev Gerard for inviting me.
Delighted to be at Byker & Walkergate @ncldiocese.bsky.social today, exploring what it means to be created in the image of an overwhelmingly generous God. After coffee at St Martins I got to St Oswalds just in time. Thanks both congregations for warm welcome and to Revd Tim for invite.
May 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Delighted to be at Byker & Walkergate @ncldiocese.bsky.social today, exploring what it means to be created in the image of an overwhelmingly generous God. After coffee at St Martins I got to St Oswalds just in time. Thanks both congregations for warm welcome and to Revd Tim for invite.
Generous Giving @ncldiocese.bsky.social have again identified Sundays in 2025 where one of the readings is ideal for a talk on generosity. Video sermons & downloadable sermon plans @ bit.ly/48CCGiv. First is 6th April - John 12 1-8 with @leannecw.bsky.social on the Extravagant Generosity of Mary.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Generous Giving @ncldiocese.bsky.social have again identified Sundays in 2025 where one of the readings is ideal for a talk on generosity. Video sermons & downloadable sermon plans @ bit.ly/48CCGiv. First is 6th April - John 12 1-8 with @leannecw.bsky.social on the Extravagant Generosity of Mary.
It was great to be part of this. I do recommend Cornerstone platform for Churches in @ncldiocese.bsky.social who want a better handle on their finances - strengths + vulnerabilities, with the amazing library of guided pathways for developing in those areas that Churches choose.
What a great day we had yesterday! We were delighted to welcome to Church House teams from 16 parishes who gathered to spend time exploring the new Cornerstone platform and decide together on individual pathways to work on in small groups over the coming weeks. Huge thanks to everyone who took part.
February 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It was great to be part of this. I do recommend Cornerstone platform for Churches in @ncldiocese.bsky.social who want a better handle on their finances - strengths + vulnerabilities, with the amazing library of guided pathways for developing in those areas that Churches choose.
3 years this weekend since I joined Generous Giving Team @ncldiocese.bsky.social. So quick note of thanks to everyone who’s supported me and to all the inspiring people I’ve met along the way. Hoping some of my input and insights have helped us in responding more deeply to our generous God
February 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
3 years this weekend since I joined Generous Giving Team @ncldiocese.bsky.social. So quick note of thanks to everyone who’s supported me and to all the inspiring people I’ve met along the way. Hoping some of my input and insights have helped us in responding more deeply to our generous God
Great to be at Newburn and Throckley last Sunday, another chance to share some thoughts about responding to God's outstanding generosity to us and our natural response to that. Thanks for warm welcome from both congregations & to Rev Allison for inviting me
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Great to be at Newburn and Throckley last Sunday, another chance to share some thoughts about responding to God's outstanding generosity to us and our natural response to that. Thanks for warm welcome from both congregations & to Rev Allison for inviting me