Fr Angela Rayner
@frangelarayner.bsky.social
Priest ⛪️ | Bold 👊🏽 | Fierce 🐲 | Flawed 🤦🏽 | Still Hopeful 🙏🏽 | Happy to chat 💬 | Vicar of @StAugustineTooting & @HolyTrinityTooting in Tooting, South London
My sanctuary bell has snapped in quite an important place; it’s the bit that connects the middle to the wall strut. Does anybody know a south London craftsman/woman who can weld?
May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My sanctuary bell has snapped in quite an important place; it’s the bit that connects the middle to the wall strut. Does anybody know a south London craftsman/woman who can weld?
God said “go” 👏👏🏽
Angel said “hi” 😇
Mary said “yes”🤰🏾
Today’s the day!
Come by at 7pm to Holy Trinity, Tooting for a Eucharist to celebrate the annunciation.
Angel said “hi” 😇
Mary said “yes”🤰🏾
Today’s the day!
Come by at 7pm to Holy Trinity, Tooting for a Eucharist to celebrate the annunciation.
March 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
God said “go” 👏👏🏽
Angel said “hi” 😇
Mary said “yes”🤰🏾
Today’s the day!
Come by at 7pm to Holy Trinity, Tooting for a Eucharist to celebrate the annunciation.
Angel said “hi” 😇
Mary said “yes”🤰🏾
Today’s the day!
Come by at 7pm to Holy Trinity, Tooting for a Eucharist to celebrate the annunciation.
From Erik Varden’s “Healing Wounds”.
This is such a valuable insight. Sharing for all who might also need to read it today.
It’s when Jesus’ hands were tied that He was saving humanity.
This is such a valuable insight. Sharing for all who might also need to read it today.
It’s when Jesus’ hands were tied that He was saving humanity.
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From Erik Varden’s “Healing Wounds”.
This is such a valuable insight. Sharing for all who might also need to read it today.
It’s when Jesus’ hands were tied that He was saving humanity.
This is such a valuable insight. Sharing for all who might also need to read it today.
It’s when Jesus’ hands were tied that He was saving humanity.
Talk to me about your customs for the annunciation; any particular foods, any crafts, any music?
Does anyone still practice the custom of suspending a choir boy angel from a rope inside the church? 😂
Does anyone still practice the custom of suspending a choir boy angel from a rope inside the church? 😂
March 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Talk to me about your customs for the annunciation; any particular foods, any crafts, any music?
Does anyone still practice the custom of suspending a choir boy angel from a rope inside the church? 😂
Does anyone still practice the custom of suspending a choir boy angel from a rope inside the church? 😂
I thought this Collect was so beautiful. "All whom he met" is a high bar.
GIving thanks for Edward King today, and for all whose lives have reflected such grace, tender sympathy and joyful faith.
GIving thanks for Edward King today, and for all whose lives have reflected such grace, tender sympathy and joyful faith.
March 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I thought this Collect was so beautiful. "All whom he met" is a high bar.
GIving thanks for Edward King today, and for all whose lives have reflected such grace, tender sympathy and joyful faith.
GIving thanks for Edward King today, and for all whose lives have reflected such grace, tender sympathy and joyful faith.
World politics are frightening. Naked power without the veneer of diplomacy especially so.
But #Lent has us acknowledge these wounds by confronting what frightens us.
If you’re in #London, come to @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social to begin the fast with joy, and anticipate the feast with ashes.
But #Lent has us acknowledge these wounds by confronting what frightens us.
If you’re in #London, come to @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social to begin the fast with joy, and anticipate the feast with ashes.
March 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
World politics are frightening. Naked power without the veneer of diplomacy especially so.
But #Lent has us acknowledge these wounds by confronting what frightens us.
If you’re in #London, come to @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social to begin the fast with joy, and anticipate the feast with ashes.
But #Lent has us acknowledge these wounds by confronting what frightens us.
If you’re in #London, come to @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social to begin the fast with joy, and anticipate the feast with ashes.
I also rate stories where the “results” are far from spectacular, and sometimes wonder why we don’t share them more?
If we’re committed to faithfulness to Christ, and standing firm, examples that sound like failure to others ought to be more standard.
If we’re committed to faithfulness to Christ, and standing firm, examples that sound like failure to others ought to be more standard.
March 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I also rate stories where the “results” are far from spectacular, and sometimes wonder why we don’t share them more?
If we’re committed to faithfulness to Christ, and standing firm, examples that sound like failure to others ought to be more standard.
If we’re committed to faithfulness to Christ, and standing firm, examples that sound like failure to others ought to be more standard.
This work of caring for - curing - souls, it is I think /the/ work of the church, around which all else revolves.
If we are not reconciled to God, then we cannot bring others into relationship with God.
A poignant piece from Bex Chapman in @churchtimes.bsky.social, thank you!
If we are not reconciled to God, then we cannot bring others into relationship with God.
A poignant piece from Bex Chapman in @churchtimes.bsky.social, thank you!
February 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This work of caring for - curing - souls, it is I think /the/ work of the church, around which all else revolves.
If we are not reconciled to God, then we cannot bring others into relationship with God.
A poignant piece from Bex Chapman in @churchtimes.bsky.social, thank you!
If we are not reconciled to God, then we cannot bring others into relationship with God.
A poignant piece from Bex Chapman in @churchtimes.bsky.social, thank you!
Spring is on the way!
February 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Spring is on the way!
Both churches @staugustinetooting.bsky.social and @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social have an exciting new role for the right candidate! We're seeking a contractor for the role of Print and Digital Content Creator and Publisher!
More info here: www.augustinetooting.co.uk/_files/ugd/e...
More info here: www.augustinetooting.co.uk/_files/ugd/e...
February 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Both churches @staugustinetooting.bsky.social and @holytrinitytooting.bsky.social have an exciting new role for the right candidate! We're seeking a contractor for the role of Print and Digital Content Creator and Publisher!
More info here: www.augustinetooting.co.uk/_files/ugd/e...
More info here: www.augustinetooting.co.uk/_files/ugd/e...
Reading this essay by Bp Saju Muthalaly in “An intercultural church for a multicultural world”, and was really quite struck by this idea of replacing plans by feeding people, and especially that many…
February 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Reading this essay by Bp Saju Muthalaly in “An intercultural church for a multicultural world”, and was really quite struck by this idea of replacing plans by feeding people, and especially that many…
Merry Christmas with grateful thanks to all who love the Church on earth as it is in heaven.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
#ClergyMaltClub #MyChurchOfEngland
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
#ClergyMaltClub #MyChurchOfEngland
December 25, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Merry Christmas with grateful thanks to all who love the Church on earth as it is in heaven.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
#ClergyMaltClub #MyChurchOfEngland
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
#ClergyMaltClub #MyChurchOfEngland
Tooting is very quiet this morning; the shops are nearly empty. There’s very little traffic. A hush has descended.
The preparations to welcome the baby are complete; for now it remains #Advent.
The preparations to welcome the baby are complete; for now it remains #Advent.
December 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Tooting is very quiet this morning; the shops are nearly empty. There’s very little traffic. A hush has descended.
The preparations to welcome the baby are complete; for now it remains #Advent.
The preparations to welcome the baby are complete; for now it remains #Advent.
Reminder from @benjamindcrosby that this is one of the Advent Ember Days, and so to pray for all preparing for ordination.
A helpful reflection on the language used around church discipline also.
bencrosby.substack.com/p/on-the-wei...
A helpful reflection on the language used around church discipline also.
bencrosby.substack.com/p/on-the-wei...
December 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Reminder from @benjamindcrosby that this is one of the Advent Ember Days, and so to pray for all preparing for ordination.
A helpful reflection on the language used around church discipline also.
bencrosby.substack.com/p/on-the-wei...
A helpful reflection on the language used around church discipline also.
bencrosby.substack.com/p/on-the-wei...
Trying to finish a simple reflection on Radix Jesse, and I’ve got my roots and shoots in a pickle.
Do you reckon Jesus is the root of Jesse or, alternatively, the shoot of Jesse, or theologically both?
Do you reckon Jesus is the root of Jesse or, alternatively, the shoot of Jesse, or theologically both?
December 18, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Trying to finish a simple reflection on Radix Jesse, and I’ve got my roots and shoots in a pickle.
Do you reckon Jesus is the root of Jesse or, alternatively, the shoot of Jesse, or theologically both?
Do you reckon Jesus is the root of Jesse or, alternatively, the shoot of Jesse, or theologically both?
Gaudete! Once every three years, you get a chance to tell the vipers to rejoice! This morning was it!
Rejoice, you vipers!!
#gaudete #weirdchurchstuff
Rejoice, you vipers!!
#gaudete #weirdchurchstuff
December 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Gaudete! Once every three years, you get a chance to tell the vipers to rejoice! This morning was it!
Rejoice, you vipers!!
#gaudete #weirdchurchstuff
Rejoice, you vipers!!
#gaudete #weirdchurchstuff
Fleming Rutledge here is just… brilliant.
I’m grateful for this help (as though we could forget) to name our need for an unflinching inventory of darkness.
#Advent 💜
I’m grateful for this help (as though we could forget) to name our need for an unflinching inventory of darkness.
#Advent 💜
December 7, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Fleming Rutledge here is just… brilliant.
I’m grateful for this help (as though we could forget) to name our need for an unflinching inventory of darkness.
#Advent 💜
I’m grateful for this help (as though we could forget) to name our need for an unflinching inventory of darkness.
#Advent 💜
Wisdom from St Ambrose!
From three books on the duties of the clergy, bk 1, ch 2
“I know that most persons speak because they do not know how to keep silent.”
From three books on the duties of the clergy, bk 1, ch 2
“I know that most persons speak because they do not know how to keep silent.”
December 7, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Wisdom from St Ambrose!
From three books on the duties of the clergy, bk 1, ch 2
“I know that most persons speak because they do not know how to keep silent.”
From three books on the duties of the clergy, bk 1, ch 2
“I know that most persons speak because they do not know how to keep silent.”
Happy Feast of St Ambrose everyone!
I asked ChatGPT to write a rap for him; here’s a bit of it:
Saint Ambrose, the voice of the divine,
Droppin’ sacred rhymes, let the Scriptures shine.
Preacher, poet, teacher, a spiritual boss,
Guiding the faithful to the foot of the cross.
I asked ChatGPT to write a rap for him; here’s a bit of it:
Saint Ambrose, the voice of the divine,
Droppin’ sacred rhymes, let the Scriptures shine.
Preacher, poet, teacher, a spiritual boss,
Guiding the faithful to the foot of the cross.
December 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Happy Feast of St Ambrose everyone!
I asked ChatGPT to write a rap for him; here’s a bit of it:
Saint Ambrose, the voice of the divine,
Droppin’ sacred rhymes, let the Scriptures shine.
Preacher, poet, teacher, a spiritual boss,
Guiding the faithful to the foot of the cross.
I asked ChatGPT to write a rap for him; here’s a bit of it:
Saint Ambrose, the voice of the divine,
Droppin’ sacred rhymes, let the Scriptures shine.
Preacher, poet, teacher, a spiritual boss,
Guiding the faithful to the foot of the cross.
December 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Greetings to all observing the quiet purple season. Waiting. Longing. Hoping.
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus. May it be soon.
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus. May it be soon.
November 30, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Greetings to all observing the quiet purple season. Waiting. Longing. Hoping.
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus. May it be soon.
Maranatha, come Lord Jesus. May it be soon.
Many icons for Christ the King have him reigning in majesty with golden crown, orb & sceptre.
It’s “reaffirm Christ’s kingship in the face of worldly power”. Helpful when the State seeks to permit the death of the vulnerable.
But this is kingly resistance too.
It’s “reaffirm Christ’s kingship in the face of worldly power”. Helpful when the State seeks to permit the death of the vulnerable.
But this is kingly resistance too.
November 26, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Many icons for Christ the King have him reigning in majesty with golden crown, orb & sceptre.
It’s “reaffirm Christ’s kingship in the face of worldly power”. Helpful when the State seeks to permit the death of the vulnerable.
But this is kingly resistance too.
It’s “reaffirm Christ’s kingship in the face of worldly power”. Helpful when the State seeks to permit the death of the vulnerable.
But this is kingly resistance too.
Our internal Advent and Christmas cards launched for the first time this year at St Augustine’s!
Really pleased with these, and working with both churches to recapture Advent.
And now to begin organising to deliver 4,500 Christmas cards across both parishes…!
Really pleased with these, and working with both churches to recapture Advent.
And now to begin organising to deliver 4,500 Christmas cards across both parishes…!
November 24, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Our internal Advent and Christmas cards launched for the first time this year at St Augustine’s!
Really pleased with these, and working with both churches to recapture Advent.
And now to begin organising to deliver 4,500 Christmas cards across both parishes…!
Really pleased with these, and working with both churches to recapture Advent.
And now to begin organising to deliver 4,500 Christmas cards across both parishes…!
In the spirit of endurance, of persevering and giving thanks ‘midst toil and tribulation, can you share one element of being at church this morning that gave you joy?
For me, it was singing Crown him with many Crowns!
For me, it was singing Crown him with many Crowns!
November 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM
In the spirit of endurance, of persevering and giving thanks ‘midst toil and tribulation, can you share one element of being at church this morning that gave you joy?
For me, it was singing Crown him with many Crowns!
For me, it was singing Crown him with many Crowns!
Giving thanks on the eve of Christ the King for all the many churches seeking God; that we would be stirred up to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Especially endurance.
With these gifts, we are rich.
Especially endurance.
With these gifts, we are rich.
November 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Giving thanks on the eve of Christ the King for all the many churches seeking God; that we would be stirred up to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Especially endurance.
With these gifts, we are rich.
Especially endurance.
With these gifts, we are rich.