Anna Bishop
@revannabishop.bsky.social
Programme Leader: Short Courses & Exploring Theology @sarumcollege.bsky.social | PhD researcher: spirituality of nonspeaking intellectually disabled children @abdndivinity.bsky.social
@autismtheology.bsky.social | Methodist Presbyter @methodist.org.uk
@autismtheology.bsky.social | Methodist Presbyter @methodist.org.uk
It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
Something exciting is coming...
Watch this space @sarumcollege.bsky.social
Watch this space @sarumcollege.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Something exciting is coming...
Watch this space @sarumcollege.bsky.social
Watch this space @sarumcollege.bsky.social
Planning your Nativity Play? Come and explore how St Francis of Assisi's 1223 performance of the Nativity continues to influence our depictions of the Crib scene today. 10th Dec online at @sarumcollege.bsky.social with the wonderful @mshahn.bsky.social. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Franciscan Approaches to the Nativity - Sarum College
Although not the first to physically recreate the Christmas crib, Francis of Assisi’s performance of the Nativity at Greccio in 1223 is one of the most famous episodes in the saint’s life and greatly ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Planning your Nativity Play? Come and explore how St Francis of Assisi's 1223 performance of the Nativity continues to influence our depictions of the Crib scene today. 10th Dec online at @sarumcollege.bsky.social with the wonderful @mshahn.bsky.social. Book now: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
The Sermon on the Mount contains "the most radical, political, and revolutionary words ever uttered!" (John Dear) Come and explore them with Rabbi Dr Shoshana Boyd-Gelfand and Dr Jayme Reaves at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 3rd December: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Reading Scripture Together: Sermon on the Mount - Sarum College
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the best known and most-quoted passages in the New Testament, and indeed, in Western culture. Many of its messages lie at the heart of Jesus’s teaching, so it is cruc...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Sermon on the Mount contains "the most radical, political, and revolutionary words ever uttered!" (John Dear) Come and explore them with Rabbi Dr Shoshana Boyd-Gelfand and Dr Jayme Reaves at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 3rd December: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
"...an inspiring vision of God renewing the church in unexpected ways." Come and spend a day with the editors and contributors to the "remarkable book" 'Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain' at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 1st December. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"...an inspiring vision of God renewing the church in unexpected ways." Come and spend a day with the editors and contributors to the "remarkable book" 'Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain' at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 1st December. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Due to a kind anonymous donor, all donations made to Christian Climate Action up to Wednesday 5th November will be matched, up to a maximum of £10,000.
Donations can be made via our website.
christianclimateaction.org/2025/10/19/d...
Donations can be made via our website.
christianclimateaction.org/2025/10/19/d...
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Due to a kind anonymous donor, all donations made to Christian Climate Action up to Wednesday 5th November will be matched, up to a maximum of £10,000.
Donations can be made via our website.
christianclimateaction.org/2025/10/19/d...
Donations can be made via our website.
christianclimateaction.org/2025/10/19/d...
Looking for hidden pearls of insight by finding theological meaning in the experience of people who live with Dementia. 26th Nov at @sarumcollege.bsky.social Peter Kevern brings academic expertise and personal experience to guide us in this exploration. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Touching God: Dementia and the Bodies of Christ - Sarum College
The dread of dementia has a unique hold over us, because dementia seems to eat away at what makes us human. If we lose our capacity to remember, to think, to act and even to speak, what is left of us?...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Looking for hidden pearls of insight by finding theological meaning in the experience of people who live with Dementia. 26th Nov at @sarumcollege.bsky.social Peter Kevern brings academic expertise and personal experience to guide us in this exploration. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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The beautiful East End 🙏
📸 - Martin Cook
📸 - Martin Cook
October 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The beautiful East End 🙏
📸 - Martin Cook
📸 - Martin Cook
"If teaching is not anointed by the Spirit, it is just the ego strutting and repeating information. Teaching prophetically goes beyond facts and material. It reaches into the unutterable and allows silence and Spirit to do the teaching. " Dr Barbara Holmes (1943-2024)
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"If teaching is not anointed by the Spirit, it is just the ego strutting and repeating information. Teaching prophetically goes beyond facts and material. It reaches into the unutterable and allows silence and Spirit to do the teaching. " Dr Barbara Holmes (1943-2024)
THEOLOGY CATCH-UP: As we draw towards the end of the year celebrating the 1700th anniversary og the Council of Nicaea, explore what it means for the church in 2025 with Dr Beth Dodd @sarumcollege.bsky.social An online lunch gathering. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
October 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
THEOLOGY CATCH-UP: As we draw towards the end of the year celebrating the 1700th anniversary og the Council of Nicaea, explore what it means for the church in 2025 with Dr Beth Dodd @sarumcollege.bsky.social An online lunch gathering. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College
An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Photography with Deeper Vision - Sarum College
Moving from snapshots to images that nourish your spirit How do photography and spirituality inspire each other? Can photography be an aid to contemplation? Photography can offer unique perspectives o...
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October 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Some 5 billion photos are taken every day across the world; photos can deepen our vision and sense of what life is all about. Join visual theologian, Philip Richter for a transformative weekend at @sarumcollege.bsky.social using photography to gain new perspectives: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate
October 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It is an incredible privilege to be part of this amazing @methodist.org.uk event. About 2000 children & young people playing, learning, wondering, exploring, discerning and growing on the Journey of a Lifetime! #3generate
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The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.
September 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The Methodist 3Generate event looks amazing. I am there on the Saturday morning running a Laughter Workshop in the leaders area.
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Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.
October 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Going to be driving some chuckling, chortling and cachinnating on October. Will be at 3GENERATE at the NEC leading a laughter workshop (or as they have mistakenly called it, A laughter Work Out). Then in half-term, doing a day on Stand Up performance Skills for a Youth Theatre Fun will be had.
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Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice.
Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...
Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...
Michael Hahn (Sarum College) -- An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality
YouTube video by Sarum Learning Resources
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October 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 799 years after he died on the evening of 3rd October. He continues to have a pronounced influence on Christian life, thought and practice.
Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...
Here is my lecture on Franciscan spirituality and its value today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAaT...
It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Poetry for Matthew's Gospel in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany - Sarum College
A day on poetry and art of Matthew's Gospel and illuminate the Scriptures for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons 2025-2026.
www.sarum.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's fewer than 100 days until Christmas! Not too soon to begin thinking aboout the new liturgical year, reading Matthew's Gospel. Join priest and poet Mark Pryce at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 6th Nov to discover fresh insights through poetry and imagery: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November:
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Evangelism in times of climate and nature crisis - Sarum College
A day to think holistically about evangelistic ministries, mission and ministry that engages with contemporary environmental concerns.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The UK has just had the hottest summer on record and ocean acidity has just crossed a critical threshold for marine life. How do we find and share Good News in this context? Join Cate Williams at @sarumcollege.bsky.social on 5th November:
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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🚨 New publication 🚨
One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
This study explores what autistic Christians who attend evangelical churches in the UK find both valuable and challenging about how they experience faith, worship, and community within these contex...
www.tandfonline.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🚨 New publication 🚨
One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
One of our PhD researchers, Lizzy Peach, has recently published an article in the Journal of Practical Theology titled: Autistic Christians and their experiences of faith, worship, and community in Evangelical churches in the UK
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
September 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Explore more about what celebrating the image of God in everybody means in worship with @autismtheology.bsky.social Director, Dr Leon Van Ommen at @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 9th Oct: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Methodists in Britain have responded to community tension and division by making a film, with more than 140 congregations singing the hymn “All Are Welcome” and shouting that same message in many languages
All Are Welcome - The Methodist Church
God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached. That's the good news.
www.methodist.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Methodists in Britain have responded to community tension and division by making a film, with more than 140 congregations singing the hymn “All Are Welcome” and shouting that same message in many languages
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"Empathy can be developed and discerned, even when there is a significant barrier in language and lifeworld. It can contribute to the kind of understanding needed for the task of practical theology."
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September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Empathy can be developed and discerned, even when there is a significant barrier in language and lifeworld. It can contribute to the kind of understanding needed for the task of practical theology."
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In a world of harsh division and strident polarisation, I am profoundly heartened that so many different people came together to affirm this simple message of warmth, kindness and shared humanity. We don't always get it quite right, but just look how many of us are determined to keep trying!
One simple message: all are welcome
Join the diverse voices of our church communities to stand together to share a message of welcome, hope, and peace.
#AllAreWelcome
Join the diverse voices of our church communities to stand together to share a message of welcome, hope, and peace.
#AllAreWelcome
All Are Welcome
YouTube video by The Methodist Church
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September 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
In a world of harsh division and strident polarisation, I am profoundly heartened that so many different people came together to affirm this simple message of warmth, kindness and shared humanity. We don't always get it quite right, but just look how many of us are determined to keep trying!
Do you need some 'good space' to read, write, reflect or be creative? @sarumcollege.bsky.social offers you a dayr just for you on 4th November; use it as you will and be refreshed. Warm hospitality, great food and companionship in study: book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Sarum Study Day November 2025 - Sarum College
An opportunity to spend a refreshing day at Sarum College. You could take time out to read a book that you’ve been meaning to get to for ages or perhaps reflect on the shape of your ministry, your pat...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do you need some 'good space' to read, write, reflect or be creative? @sarumcollege.bsky.social offers you a dayr just for you on 4th November; use it as you will and be refreshed. Warm hospitality, great food and companionship in study: book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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On 4th November from 1-4 PM (UK time), two great writers on Julian of Norwich, Hannah Lucas and Claire Gilbert, will run an online course in conversation on how we can draw from Julian’s insights for today. Booking here: sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/… 5/6
July 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
On 4th November from 1-4 PM (UK time), two great writers on Julian of Norwich, Hannah Lucas and Claire Gilbert, will run an online course in conversation on how we can draw from Julian’s insights for today. Booking here: sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/… 5/6