Becca Stevens
@rcstevens.bsky.social
Priest, Photographer, Social-Justice, Good Coffee, Avid Reader
A year ago today I was on Holy Island discerning next steps while on sabbatical- such a thin veil in the twilight times @helenannhartley.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A year ago today I was on Holy Island discerning next steps while on sabbatical- such a thin veil in the twilight times @helenannhartley.bsky.social
Today I’ve been ordained ten years a priest & eleven years a deacon. I am so thankful for those that encouraged me on my journey, for the friends and colleagues that continue to inspire me, and for the privilege of helping to guide others in their vocations and training now. #vocations
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Today I’ve been ordained ten years a priest & eleven years a deacon. I am so thankful for those that encouraged me on my journey, for the friends and colleagues that continue to inspire me, and for the privilege of helping to guide others in their vocations and training now. #vocations
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Get your tickets: Called by Name - Weekend for UKME/GMH ordinands, curates and those discerning
On the 5th to 7th September 2025 we have a weekend for those exploring vocation and ministry as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage and support.
On the 5th to 7th September 2025 we have a weekend for those exploring vocation and ministry as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage and support.
June 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Get your tickets: Called by Name - Weekend for UKME/GMH ordinands, curates and those discerning
On the 5th to 7th September 2025 we have a weekend for those exploring vocation and ministry as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage and support.
On the 5th to 7th September 2025 we have a weekend for those exploring vocation and ministry as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage and support.
🚨Save the Date: Called by Name - Weekend for UKME/GMH ordinands, curates & those discerning
On 5th to 7th Sep 2025 we have a an event for those exploring vocation as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage & support.
🎟️Sign up for the event via QR Code or on this link: ow.ly/pyxp50VXyNv
On 5th to 7th Sep 2025 we have a an event for those exploring vocation as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage & support.
🎟️Sign up for the event via QR Code or on this link: ow.ly/pyxp50VXyNv
June 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🚨Save the Date: Called by Name - Weekend for UKME/GMH ordinands, curates & those discerning
On 5th to 7th Sep 2025 we have a an event for those exploring vocation as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage & support.
🎟️Sign up for the event via QR Code or on this link: ow.ly/pyxp50VXyNv
On 5th to 7th Sep 2025 we have a an event for those exploring vocation as people of UKME/GMH heritage to celebrate, encourage & support.
🎟️Sign up for the event via QR Code or on this link: ow.ly/pyxp50VXyNv
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✨ “There’s no other feeling quite like finding your place in God’s world.” – Revd Mel Takáč
Feeling called? Talk to your church leader or explore resources 👉
bristol.anglican.org/vocat…
Feeling called? Talk to your church leader or explore resources 👉
bristol.anglican.org/vocat…
https://bristol.anglican.org/vocat…
May 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
✨ “There’s no other feeling quite like finding your place in God’s world.” – Revd Mel Takáč
Feeling called? Talk to your church leader or explore resources 👉
bristol.anglican.org/vocat…
Feeling called? Talk to your church leader or explore resources 👉
bristol.anglican.org/vocat…
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🎬 Bristol voices shine in national Vocations Sunday film!
Revd Mel Takáč & Iain Nash from @BristolDiocese share their inspiring journeys in the Church of England’s 'Is it You?' film.
From ordination to family ministry, their stories show how God calls in personal, unexpected ways.
Revd Mel Takáč & Iain Nash from @BristolDiocese share their inspiring journeys in the Church of England’s 'Is it You?' film.
From ordination to family ministry, their stories show how God calls in personal, unexpected ways.
Called to Serve
YouTube video by Resources from the Church of England
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May 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🎬 Bristol voices shine in national Vocations Sunday film!
Revd Mel Takáč & Iain Nash from @BristolDiocese share their inspiring journeys in the Church of England’s 'Is it You?' film.
From ordination to family ministry, their stories show how God calls in personal, unexpected ways.
Revd Mel Takáč & Iain Nash from @BristolDiocese share their inspiring journeys in the Church of England’s 'Is it You?' film.
From ordination to family ministry, their stories show how God calls in personal, unexpected ways.
Reposted by Becca Stevens
Featuring a panel of speakers from across the diocese, including Revd Ben Thompson who you can hear in this video, this is one you won’t want to miss!
⛪Tuesday 13th May, Pattern Church, Swindon, 7-9pm ✝️
Sign up for your free place here: ow.ly/N1LE50VAK6S
⛪Tuesday 13th May, Pattern Church, Swindon, 7-9pm ✝️
Sign up for your free place here: ow.ly/N1LE50VAK6S
April 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Featuring a panel of speakers from across the diocese, including Revd Ben Thompson who you can hear in this video, this is one you won’t want to miss!
⛪Tuesday 13th May, Pattern Church, Swindon, 7-9pm ✝️
Sign up for your free place here: ow.ly/N1LE50VAK6S
⛪Tuesday 13th May, Pattern Church, Swindon, 7-9pm ✝️
Sign up for your free place here: ow.ly/N1LE50VAK6S
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⭐Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about ministry? ⭐
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
April 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
⭐Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about ministry? ⭐
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
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⭐Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about ministry? ⭐
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
April 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
⭐Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about ministry? ⭐
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.
Delighted to say that my article on spirituality in training and curacy has been published today
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
Spirituality in training and curacy: ‘falling upwards’ in liminal spaces - Becca Stevens, 2025
This article explores the place of spirituality in training and curacy. It investigates spirituality through the lenses of longing for God, journeying and commu...
doi.org
April 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Delighted to say that my article on spirituality in training and curacy has been published today
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
Reposted by Becca Stevens
If you'd like to explore what a vocation might look like, email our Adviser for Oridinands and Vocations at becca.stevens@bristoldiocese.org
Find out what the Racial Justice team are up to by visiting ow.ly/7znK50VuzFO or emailing racialjustice@bristoldiocese.org
Find out what the Racial Justice team are up to by visiting ow.ly/7znK50VuzFO or emailing racialjustice@bristoldiocese.org
Racial Justice - Diocese of Bristol
The Diocese of Bristol is the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire and Swindon. There are 30,000 people worshipping regularly in more than 200 churches.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
If you'd like to explore what a vocation might look like, email our Adviser for Oridinands and Vocations at becca.stevens@bristoldiocese.org
Find out what the Racial Justice team are up to by visiting ow.ly/7znK50VuzFO or emailing racialjustice@bristoldiocese.org
Find out what the Racial Justice team are up to by visiting ow.ly/7znK50VuzFO or emailing racialjustice@bristoldiocese.org
Reposted by Becca Stevens
Last Friday, our Racial Justice Team hosted the first-ever Being Built Together South West Region – Minority Ethnic Vocations Conference, bringing together clergy, diocesan staff, and theological educators from across the region.
April 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last Friday, our Racial Justice Team hosted the first-ever Being Built Together South West Region – Minority Ethnic Vocations Conference, bringing together clergy, diocesan staff, and theological educators from across the region.
Last Friday we had a great conference organised by the Racial Justice Department on ‘Being Built Together (Southwest Region): Minority Ethnic Vocations - The Circle of Discipleship’. It was a privilege to host a workshop highlighting the importance to be an advocate and ally.
April 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last Friday we had a great conference organised by the Racial Justice Department on ‘Being Built Together (Southwest Region): Minority Ethnic Vocations - The Circle of Discipleship’. It was a privilege to host a workshop highlighting the importance to be an advocate and ally.
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the collection for Spectrum Homeless. All the food, clothes & duvets going today! Next collection will be in the April. Pls do get in touch if you have anything you want to donate. Thank you!
#faithinaction
#faithinaction
February 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the collection for Spectrum Homeless. All the food, clothes & duvets going today! Next collection will be in the April. Pls do get in touch if you have anything you want to donate. Thank you!
#faithinaction
#faithinaction
The change in temp means that the Spectrum Homeless project is in need! If anyone has any of the following please do pass it along & we will deliver it -
Tinned foods, jars of sauces, pasta, rice, biscuits, crisps, chocolate, soft drinks, coffee tea, sugar.
handwarmers & takeaway cups/containers!
Tinned foods, jars of sauces, pasta, rice, biscuits, crisps, chocolate, soft drinks, coffee tea, sugar.
handwarmers & takeaway cups/containers!
February 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The change in temp means that the Spectrum Homeless project is in need! If anyone has any of the following please do pass it along & we will deliver it -
Tinned foods, jars of sauces, pasta, rice, biscuits, crisps, chocolate, soft drinks, coffee tea, sugar.
handwarmers & takeaway cups/containers!
Tinned foods, jars of sauces, pasta, rice, biscuits, crisps, chocolate, soft drinks, coffee tea, sugar.
handwarmers & takeaway cups/containers!
Reposted by Becca Stevens
🌟 Am I Called to Ministry? 🌟
Are you wondering if God is calling you to licensed ministry — ordained or lay? Join our introductory course this Spring and explore your calling in a supportive, reflective space.
🔗 Book your place now, link in bio!
#CalledToMinistry #Discernment #FaithJourney
Are you wondering if God is calling you to licensed ministry — ordained or lay? Join our introductory course this Spring and explore your calling in a supportive, reflective space.
🔗 Book your place now, link in bio!
#CalledToMinistry #Discernment #FaithJourney
February 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌟 Am I Called to Ministry? 🌟
Are you wondering if God is calling you to licensed ministry — ordained or lay? Join our introductory course this Spring and explore your calling in a supportive, reflective space.
🔗 Book your place now, link in bio!
#CalledToMinistry #Discernment #FaithJourney
Are you wondering if God is calling you to licensed ministry — ordained or lay? Join our introductory course this Spring and explore your calling in a supportive, reflective space.
🔗 Book your place now, link in bio!
#CalledToMinistry #Discernment #FaithJourney
Reposted by Becca Stevens
The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference:
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Diocese of Bristol, in partnership with the Diocese of Oxford and supported by the Racial Justice team, is hosting a UKME/GMH Conference:
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
🎉 Being Built Together: Minority Ethnic Vocations – The Circle of Discipleship 🎉
📅 Friday, 28 March 2025
📍 St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford
#UKMEVocations
Reposted by Becca Stevens
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
This year marks the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews. 🙏
This year marks the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews. 🙏
January 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
This year marks the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews. 🙏
This year marks the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pray with us using this prayer from the Council of Christians and Jews. 🙏
Delighted to be part of the planning for a UKME vocations and Discipleship Conference coming up in March for allies!
Such an important topic. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and invites winging their way into inboxes.
Such an important topic. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and invites winging their way into inboxes.
January 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Delighted to be part of the planning for a UKME vocations and Discipleship Conference coming up in March for allies!
Such an important topic. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and invites winging their way into inboxes.
Such an important topic. Keep your eyes peeled for more information and invites winging their way into inboxes.
Happy Caturday from Tumnus!
January 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy Caturday from Tumnus!
I was licensed as the DDO of Bristol Diocese on
Monday. It was a lovely service and brilliant to have a Welsh contingent there. Stepping forward into this new adventure!
Monday. It was a lovely service and brilliant to have a Welsh contingent there. Stepping forward into this new adventure!
January 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I was licensed as the DDO of Bristol Diocese on
Monday. It was a lovely service and brilliant to have a Welsh contingent there. Stepping forward into this new adventure!
Monday. It was a lovely service and brilliant to have a Welsh contingent there. Stepping forward into this new adventure!
Reposted by Becca Stevens
Bristol Cathedral for evening prayer on the feast of the Epiphany and to celebrate the licensing of @rcstevens.bsky.social as DDO. Many congratulations.
January 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Bristol Cathedral for evening prayer on the feast of the Epiphany and to celebrate the licensing of @rcstevens.bsky.social as DDO. Many congratulations.
Merry Christmas to you all! The child is born, take a moment to whisper that to yourself knowing he then comes alongside us in all our humanity. Hope you have a wonderful day knowing you are loved by our Saviour!
December 25, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Merry Christmas to you all! The child is born, take a moment to whisper that to yourself knowing he then comes alongside us in all our humanity. Hope you have a wonderful day knowing you are loved by our Saviour!
A lovely Crib Service with lots of laughter as we built our crib scene.
December 25, 2024 at 7:55 AM
A lovely Crib Service with lots of laughter as we built our crib scene.