Grace Thomas
@gracerethomas.bsky.social
Priest. Canon Missioner at Manchester Cathedral. Diocesan Environment Officer. Tutor at Luther King Centre. Researching Ecological Grief. Writes, reads occasionally on the radio. Manc/Welsh/Indian
A year ago today I embarked on a 30 hour coach trip to Berlin. Berlin was amazing, and despite seriously questioning my life choices on the bus more than once, it hasn't completely put me off long distance coach travel!
#FlightFree #GreenTravel
#FlightFree #GreenTravel
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A year ago today I embarked on a 30 hour coach trip to Berlin. Berlin was amazing, and despite seriously questioning my life choices on the bus more than once, it hasn't completely put me off long distance coach travel!
#FlightFree #GreenTravel
#FlightFree #GreenTravel
Love Timpsons. Once again the man in the shop fixed my beloved boots. He managed to find a workaround as one solution would have been, in his words, far too expensive
Always great, always reliable. And the business model and ethics speak for themselves
Always great, always reliable. And the business model and ethics speak for themselves
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Love Timpsons. Once again the man in the shop fixed my beloved boots. He managed to find a workaround as one solution would have been, in his words, far too expensive
Always great, always reliable. And the business model and ethics speak for themselves
Always great, always reliable. And the business model and ethics speak for themselves
October 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The retreat part of my Gladstone's stay ended with this Yehuda Amichai poem
'From the place where we are right
Flowers will never grow
in the Spring
...
But doubts and loves
Dig up the world
Like a mole, a plow
And a whisper will be heard in the place Where the ruined
House once stood'
#poetry
'From the place where we are right
Flowers will never grow
in the Spring
...
But doubts and loves
Dig up the world
Like a mole, a plow
And a whisper will be heard in the place Where the ruined
House once stood'
#poetry
October 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The retreat part of my Gladstone's stay ended with this Yehuda Amichai poem
'From the place where we are right
Flowers will never grow
in the Spring
...
But doubts and loves
Dig up the world
Like a mole, a plow
And a whisper will be heard in the place Where the ruined
House once stood'
#poetry
'From the place where we are right
Flowers will never grow
in the Spring
...
But doubts and loves
Dig up the world
Like a mole, a plow
And a whisper will be heard in the place Where the ruined
House once stood'
#poetry
In the middle of a time of retreating and writing - staying at a rather good place for both
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In the middle of a time of retreating and writing - staying at a rather good place for both
Prepped for our next Messy Church @mancathedral.bsky.social today. It includes a certain primary school banger
October 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Prepped for our next Messy Church @mancathedral.bsky.social today. It includes a certain primary school banger
So lucky to go on a tour of Salford Cathedral, as it comes near the end of its renovation
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
October 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
So lucky to go on a tour of Salford Cathedral, as it comes near the end of its renovation
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
As well as beautiful restoration, they have invested in ways to make the cathedral as sustainable as possible, whilst retaining the beauty of the heritage
My memories from 5yrs ago
Between lockdowns & restrictions, my daughter loved playing for a local team. I felt so grateful to be freezing, standing in the muddy field
It only happens because of the volunteers who keep turning up for the kids
Huge shoutout for all they do 👏🏽
#grassroots #football
Between lockdowns & restrictions, my daughter loved playing for a local team. I felt so grateful to be freezing, standing in the muddy field
It only happens because of the volunteers who keep turning up for the kids
Huge shoutout for all they do 👏🏽
#grassroots #football
October 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
My memories from 5yrs ago
Between lockdowns & restrictions, my daughter loved playing for a local team. I felt so grateful to be freezing, standing in the muddy field
It only happens because of the volunteers who keep turning up for the kids
Huge shoutout for all they do 👏🏽
#grassroots #football
Between lockdowns & restrictions, my daughter loved playing for a local team. I felt so grateful to be freezing, standing in the muddy field
It only happens because of the volunteers who keep turning up for the kids
Huge shoutout for all they do 👏🏽
#grassroots #football
Some early morning reading
#BookSky #Doctorate #Student #Decolonising #Mission
Decolonizing Mission by Harvey C. Kwiyani
#BookSky #Doctorate #Student #Decolonising #Mission
Decolonizing Mission by Harvey C. Kwiyani
October 13, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Some early morning reading
#BookSky #Doctorate #Student #Decolonising #Mission
Decolonizing Mission by Harvey C. Kwiyani
#BookSky #Doctorate #Student #Decolonising #Mission
Decolonizing Mission by Harvey C. Kwiyani
Good morning!
Definitely an autumnal feel to the air
Definitely an autumnal feel to the air
October 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Good morning!
Definitely an autumnal feel to the air
Definitely an autumnal feel to the air
Had the best time at the #PoweredByHope conference held by @christianaiduk.bsky.social
So many brilliant speakers, reminding us to be witnesses to faithful, hopeful action and to challenge ourselves out of places of comfort. Thankful for the opportunity to lead the reflection for opening worship
So many brilliant speakers, reminding us to be witnesses to faithful, hopeful action and to challenge ourselves out of places of comfort. Thankful for the opportunity to lead the reflection for opening worship
October 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Had the best time at the #PoweredByHope conference held by @christianaiduk.bsky.social
So many brilliant speakers, reminding us to be witnesses to faithful, hopeful action and to challenge ourselves out of places of comfort. Thankful for the opportunity to lead the reflection for opening worship
So many brilliant speakers, reminding us to be witnesses to faithful, hopeful action and to challenge ourselves out of places of comfort. Thankful for the opportunity to lead the reflection for opening worship
Two years of 'Missionering' at the cathedral. Deo gratis
October 1, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Two years of 'Missionering' at the cathedral. Deo gratis
In news that I know will divide my followers, I am beyond excited for breakfast today
I'd been bemoaning the fact that this had been stopped last year. A colleague spotted it a couple of days ago (apparently it's been restarted) and bought me a jar
I have the best work colleagues
I'd been bemoaning the fact that this had been stopped last year. A colleague spotted it a couple of days ago (apparently it's been restarted) and bought me a jar
I have the best work colleagues
September 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
In news that I know will divide my followers, I am beyond excited for breakfast today
I'd been bemoaning the fact that this had been stopped last year. A colleague spotted it a couple of days ago (apparently it's been restarted) and bought me a jar
I have the best work colleagues
I'd been bemoaning the fact that this had been stopped last year. A colleague spotted it a couple of days ago (apparently it's been restarted) and bought me a jar
I have the best work colleagues
Booked a birthday meal for son in a country pub with the aim of having a walk after
Cue constant heavy rain, so cosy afternoon playing games in pub it is instead
Cue constant heavy rain, so cosy afternoon playing games in pub it is instead
September 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Booked a birthday meal for son in a country pub with the aim of having a walk after
Cue constant heavy rain, so cosy afternoon playing games in pub it is instead
Cue constant heavy rain, so cosy afternoon playing games in pub it is instead
September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Enjoying writing a script for a webinar I'm delivering to church leaders in Finland - playing with some Jeremiah imagery, which has been really interesting
Don't normally write a full script, but doing so for translation purposes - thankfully can deliver my talk in English!
Don't normally write a full script, but doing so for translation purposes - thankfully can deliver my talk in English!
September 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Enjoying writing a script for a webinar I'm delivering to church leaders in Finland - playing with some Jeremiah imagery, which has been really interesting
Don't normally write a full script, but doing so for translation purposes - thankfully can deliver my talk in English!
Don't normally write a full script, but doing so for translation purposes - thankfully can deliver my talk in English!
Last week we had a large party
Today I sent all reusable cake decorations, photo pegs & bunting to a 'Library of Things' - an initiative conmecting community & creating a circular economy
Being green is not necessarily about a 'lower' standard of living
It *can* be a more satisfying way to live
Today I sent all reusable cake decorations, photo pegs & bunting to a 'Library of Things' - an initiative conmecting community & creating a circular economy
Being green is not necessarily about a 'lower' standard of living
It *can* be a more satisfying way to live
September 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Last week we had a large party
Today I sent all reusable cake decorations, photo pegs & bunting to a 'Library of Things' - an initiative conmecting community & creating a circular economy
Being green is not necessarily about a 'lower' standard of living
It *can* be a more satisfying way to live
Today I sent all reusable cake decorations, photo pegs & bunting to a 'Library of Things' - an initiative conmecting community & creating a circular economy
Being green is not necessarily about a 'lower' standard of living
It *can* be a more satisfying way to live
And just like that, my baby turns 18 ❤️
My heart is full after a weekend of brilliant celebrations
My head is in denial that all my kids are now adults!
My heart is full after a weekend of brilliant celebrations
My head is in denial that all my kids are now adults!
September 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
And just like that, my baby turns 18 ❤️
My heart is full after a weekend of brilliant celebrations
My head is in denial that all my kids are now adults!
My heart is full after a weekend of brilliant celebrations
My head is in denial that all my kids are now adults!
Yesterday I went on a trip to visit a toilet!
It was a waterless compost toilet at a church. Given my thoughts on water saving, this was a timely trip
The toilet was lovely- not smelly, accessible, minimal maintenance
There are a number of churches with these and all are enthusiastic about them
It was a waterless compost toilet at a church. Given my thoughts on water saving, this was a timely trip
The toilet was lovely- not smelly, accessible, minimal maintenance
There are a number of churches with these and all are enthusiastic about them
August 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Yesterday I went on a trip to visit a toilet!
It was a waterless compost toilet at a church. Given my thoughts on water saving, this was a timely trip
The toilet was lovely- not smelly, accessible, minimal maintenance
There are a number of churches with these and all are enthusiastic about them
It was a waterless compost toilet at a church. Given my thoughts on water saving, this was a timely trip
The toilet was lovely- not smelly, accessible, minimal maintenance
There are a number of churches with these and all are enthusiastic about them
August 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Gorgeous 10mile hike today with family. Marple - Broadbottom on the GM Ringway. Again, really impressed with the @gojauntly.bsky.social app
Can't recommend the #GMRingway enough
It's grim up north....
#Walking #Hiking #AbsoluteScenes
Can't recommend the #GMRingway enough
It's grim up north....
#Walking #Hiking #AbsoluteScenes
August 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gorgeous 10mile hike today with family. Marple - Broadbottom on the GM Ringway. Again, really impressed with the @gojauntly.bsky.social app
Can't recommend the #GMRingway enough
It's grim up north....
#Walking #Hiking #AbsoluteScenes
Can't recommend the #GMRingway enough
It's grim up north....
#Walking #Hiking #AbsoluteScenes
August 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One of my favourite RS Thomas poems, on display in the church where he was vicar - St Hywyn's Aberdaron
...'And the
thought comes
of that other being who is
awake, too,
letting our prayers break on him,
not like this for a few hours,
but for days, years, for eternity'
#Prayer #Poetry #RSThomas
...'And the
thought comes
of that other being who is
awake, too,
letting our prayers break on him,
not like this for a few hours,
but for days, years, for eternity'
#Prayer #Poetry #RSThomas
August 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If you ever find yourself in North Wales, do check out the storytelling sessions at Menter y Felin Uchaf, near Aberdaron
Extraordinary retellings of Welsh folktales, in a roundhouse amongst fields. Reminded me so much of the power and importance of the oral tradition
Extraordinary retellings of Welsh folktales, in a roundhouse amongst fields. Reminded me so much of the power and importance of the oral tradition
August 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
If you ever find yourself in North Wales, do check out the storytelling sessions at Menter y Felin Uchaf, near Aberdaron
Extraordinary retellings of Welsh folktales, in a roundhouse amongst fields. Reminded me so much of the power and importance of the oral tradition
Extraordinary retellings of Welsh folktales, in a roundhouse amongst fields. Reminded me so much of the power and importance of the oral tradition