John Bingham
@john-bingham.bsky.social
Head of News at the Church of England. Once a hack always a hack. You might find me posting on dogs, plants and even people.
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Prayers in churches this Sunday, esp in Huntingdon, with all those affected by the distressing train attack last night. We pray for all injured and caught up in this.
Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace.
@dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace.
@dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Prayers in churches this Sunday, esp in Huntingdon, with all those affected by the distressing train attack last night. We pray for all injured and caught up in this.
Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace.
@dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
Our prayers express love and commitment to living in God's ways of light & peace.
@dioceseofely.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
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A prayer for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.
April 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A prayer for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.
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It’s a privilege to be in Rome today for the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, as we commend his spirit into the hands of our loving & merciful God. As we mourn with our Roman Catholic sisters & brothers, we give thanks for the life of this faithful servant of Jesus Christ. ✝️
April 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM
It’s a privilege to be in Rome today for the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, as we commend his spirit into the hands of our loving & merciful God. As we mourn with our Roman Catholic sisters & brothers, we give thanks for the life of this faithful servant of Jesus Christ. ✝️
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As we enter Lent, I want to assure the people & churches of Ukraine of the ongoing prayers & solidarity of @churchofengland.org. At this time of great political uncertainty & change, we stand with them in their call for a just & lasting peace.
www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...
www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...
March 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As we enter Lent, I want to assure the people & churches of Ukraine of the ongoing prayers & solidarity of @churchofengland.org. At this time of great political uncertainty & change, we stand with them in their call for a just & lasting peace.
www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...
www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...
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Tonight I will be joining Ukrainian soldiers, training in Norfolk with the Irish Guards, marking this sad 3rd anniversary of the invasion of their nation.
We will say the litany of the dead.
Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.
We will say the litany of the dead.
Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.
February 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Tonight I will be joining Ukrainian soldiers, training in Norfolk with the Irish Guards, marking this sad 3rd anniversary of the invasion of their nation.
We will say the litany of the dead.
Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.
We will say the litany of the dead.
Please join with me in praying for these brave soldiers, the people of Ukraine, and for a just peace.
That’s it, the year has turned, spring is coming
January 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
That’s it, the year has turned, spring is coming
@thetimes.com takes on one of the abominations of our age head-on. Hopefully next week less v fewer 🤞🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/6664...
www.thetimes.com/article/6664...
Tale of two verbs left me reaching for a big stick
‘Where is Rose Wild?” came the anguished email from Andrew Kemp of Strawberry Hill. “Retired for just a few weeks, yet The Times is already confusing the words ‘infer’ and ‘imply’ in today’s article
www.thetimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@thetimes.com takes on one of the abominations of our age head-on. Hopefully next week less v fewer 🤞🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/6664...
www.thetimes.com/article/6664...
“I get down on my knees and do what must be done,
“And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son”
closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley
Rest in peace
youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI
“And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son”
closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley
Rest in peace
youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI
Poet Michael Longley reading his poem "Ceasefire".
YouTube video by UCD Library Special Collections
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January 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“I get down on my knees and do what must be done,
“And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son”
closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley
Rest in peace
youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI
“And kiss Achilles’s hand, the killer of my son”
closing lines of Ceasefire, by Michael Longley
Rest in peace
youtu.be/PAxNRtTqDLI
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🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.
January 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.
380 million Christians around the world facing persecution - @pmounstephen.bsky.social launches Open Doors World Watch List report at UK Parliament today
January 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
380 million Christians around the world facing persecution - @pmounstephen.bsky.social launches Open Doors World Watch List report at UK Parliament today
‘The doors that didn’t open you just took your foot and pushed them open, with God next to you’ - Bonnie Greer interviews Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin as she launches #theGirlFromMontegoBay
January 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
‘The doors that didn’t open you just took your foot and pushed them open, with God next to you’ - Bonnie Greer interviews Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin as she launches #theGirlFromMontegoBay
Bluesky at night
January 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Bluesky at night
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"This year’s campaign is a timely reminder that the story of Christmas invites us into something deeper - moments of reflection, joy, and connection as we celebrate the arrival of a saviour in the reality of our world."
Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
Church of England’s Christmas campaign invites people to find their ‘Calm and Bright’ | The Church of England
Striking time lapse videos capture the hustle of the season, inviting people to pause, visit their local church, and rediscover the Christmas story.
www.churchofengland.org
December 11, 2024 at 2:39 PM
"This year’s campaign is a timely reminder that the story of Christmas invites us into something deeper - moments of reflection, joy, and connection as we celebrate the arrival of a saviour in the reality of our world."
Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
Read about our Christmas campaign at: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
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Fab to perform at St Mary’s, Totnes last night, while storms battered the gothic windows & tree-tossed shadows played about. All very Eve of St Agnes. Thanks to Ant Wilson for this photo, showing off the sublime c15th screen, and me de-tuning. #savethelistedplacesofworshipgrantscheme
December 7, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Fab to perform at St Mary’s, Totnes last night, while storms battered the gothic windows & tree-tossed shadows played about. All very Eve of St Agnes. Thanks to Ant Wilson for this photo, showing off the sublime c15th screen, and me de-tuning. #savethelistedplacesofworshipgrantscheme
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"I am, at heart, a parish priest. I want to continue working for the flourishing of local churches. The local church is vital to a local community."
Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro.
Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro.
Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
New Bishop of Truro | The Church of England
The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, will be the next Bishop of Truro, Downing Street has announced.
www.churchofengland.org
December 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM
"I am, at heart, a parish priest. I want to continue working for the flourishing of local churches. The local church is vital to a local community."
Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro.
Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
Rt Rev David Williams has been announced as the 17th Bishop of Truro.
Read more at www.churchofengland.org/media/press-....
My Black Friday haul has arrived
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
My Black Friday haul has arrived
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This Advent, churches across the country are hosting lots of services - and you're invited. Find one that's right for you at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.
On Sunday evening we held our first special service for Advent 2024, our Advent Procession, which saw our choir moving through the Cathedral from darkness into light as the story of Jesus' first coming as a baby was told.
#Advent #Christmas #FollowTheStar
#Advent #Christmas #FollowTheStar
December 3, 2024 at 1:57 PM
This Advent, churches across the country are hosting lots of services - and you're invited. Find one that's right for you at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.
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Hello from the Church of England as we join Bluesky. We're a church for all, online and in every community, and we'd love for you to join us here - or at AChurchNearYou.com.
[📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]
[📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]
December 2, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Hello from the Church of England as we join Bluesky. We're a church for all, online and in every community, and we'd love for you to join us here - or at AChurchNearYou.com.
[📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]
[📸: @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social]
Just emerged kind of dazzled from a stolen hour at a Sunday late night viewing of the incredible Van Gogh exhibition @nationalgallery.bsky.social in London. Pics don’t do it justice. If you can get a ticket get there.
December 1, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Just emerged kind of dazzled from a stolen hour at a Sunday late night viewing of the incredible Van Gogh exhibition @nationalgallery.bsky.social in London. Pics don’t do it justice. If you can get a ticket get there.
'Safeguarding the most vulnerable must be at the heart of the coming Parliamentary process, today’s vote is not the end of the debate,'
Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Bishop Sarah responds to Commons debate on assisted suicide | The Church of England
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullaly, lead Bishop for health and social care responds to the second reading vote in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
www.churchofengland.org
November 29, 2024 at 4:26 PM
'Safeguarding the most vulnerable must be at the heart of the coming Parliamentary process, today’s vote is not the end of the debate,'
Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Bishop Sarah Mullally on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill @churchofengland.org @churchstate.bsky.social www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
“We hold the hands of loved ones in their final days …it is from this vocation that we write.”
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian leaders among those signing multi faith response to #assisteddying legislation
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian leaders among those signing multi faith response to #assisteddying legislation
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Faith leaders join to oppose Bill to legalise assisted suicide | The Church of England
Leaders of the major faiths have spoken of their deep concern about the impact on vulnerable people should assisted suicide be approved by Parliament, in a letter published ahead of the Second Reading...
www.churchofengland.org
November 24, 2024 at 8:46 AM
“We hold the hands of loved ones in their final days …it is from this vocation that we write.”
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian leaders among those signing multi faith response to #assisteddying legislation
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian leaders among those signing multi faith response to #assisteddying legislation
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Plus I see you have #dogsofbluesky so here’s the handsomest hound of them all (IMHO) our Max
November 16, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Plus I see you have #dogsofbluesky so here’s the handsomest hound of them all (IMHO) our Max
So this is nice - I’ve just joined and immediately discovered that, instead of trolls you have things like #FlowersOnFriday on here. In that spirit here’s our back garden in deepest suburbia (back in spring obvs)
November 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM
So this is nice - I’ve just joined and immediately discovered that, instead of trolls you have things like #FlowersOnFriday on here. In that spirit here’s our back garden in deepest suburbia (back in spring obvs)