James Heard
@revjamesbheard.bsky.social
Vicar of Holland Park Benefice.
Area Dean of Kensington.
Likes: reading, running, tennis, theatre, systematic & practical theology
PhD thesis on the Alpha Course
Area Dean of Kensington.
Likes: reading, running, tennis, theatre, systematic & practical theology
PhD thesis on the Alpha Course
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This sermon by the Dean of Southwark cathedral is such a blessing to the @churchofengland.org Not just to those who endorse him but particularly those silent Bishops and those who believe he is wolf in sheeps clothing. Fr be be Blessed as you bless others youtu.be/LLM_J8YH8Fk?...
The Dean's Sermon
YouTube video by Southwark Cathedral
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October 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This sermon by the Dean of Southwark cathedral is such a blessing to the @churchofengland.org Not just to those who endorse him but particularly those silent Bishops and those who believe he is wolf in sheeps clothing. Fr be be Blessed as you bless others youtu.be/LLM_J8YH8Fk?...
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Here’s the annual reminder that the unique value and complexity of a human life, and the things it might be capable of, are not going to be reflected by how well they were able to knuckle down to school work between 16 and 18.
August 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Here’s the annual reminder that the unique value and complexity of a human life, and the things it might be capable of, are not going to be reflected by how well they were able to knuckle down to school work between 16 and 18.
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‘The parable of the prodigal son is a story that speaks about a love that existed before any rejection was possible and that will still be there after all rejections have taken place.’ A look back at Henri Nouwen’s meditation on Rembrandt’s masterpiece. dlted.substack.com/i/161318495/...
May 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
‘The parable of the prodigal son is a story that speaks about a love that existed before any rejection was possible and that will still be there after all rejections have taken place.’ A look back at Henri Nouwen’s meditation on Rembrandt’s masterpiece. dlted.substack.com/i/161318495/...
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‘Could I become a #Christian in a year?’ By Lamorna Ash in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Could I become a Christian in a year?
After two friends unexpectedly converted, Lamorna Ash discovered a new generation of young people turning to faith. As she investigated the phenomenon, one of her first steps was to spend a week on a ...
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
‘Could I become a #Christian in a year?’ By Lamorna Ash in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Maundy Thursday - keeping the watch at St John the Baptist Holland Road.
April 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Maundy Thursday - keeping the watch at St John the Baptist Holland Road.
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All are welcome to join our churches for the upcoming services of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday at St George's, meeting at Notting Hill Gate at 10am for the procession
April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
All are welcome to join our churches for the upcoming services of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday at St George's, meeting at Notting Hill Gate at 10am for the procession
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All are welcome to join in our celebrations of Holy Week, taking place at St John's and our sister church of @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
The video is from Ash Wednesday, the choir from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #choralsinging #easter #holyweek #sungeucharist
The video is from Ash Wednesday, the choir from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #choralsinging #easter #holyweek #sungeucharist
April 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
All are welcome to join in our celebrations of Holy Week, taking place at St John's and our sister church of @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
The video is from Ash Wednesday, the choir from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #choralsinging #easter #holyweek #sungeucharist
The video is from Ash Wednesday, the choir from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #choralsinging #easter #holyweek #sungeucharist
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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, when the Archangel Gabriel visited the Blessed Virgin Mary to ask her if she'd be willing to bear the Word made Flesh.
#church #ladyday #BVM #Mary #VirginMary #Angels #Annunciation #statues #stainedglass #saints #london
#church #ladyday #BVM #Mary #VirginMary #Angels #Annunciation #statues #stainedglass #saints #london
March 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, when the Archangel Gabriel visited the Blessed Virgin Mary to ask her if she'd be willing to bear the Word made Flesh.
#church #ladyday #BVM #Mary #VirginMary #Angels #Annunciation #statues #stainedglass #saints #london
#church #ladyday #BVM #Mary #VirginMary #Angels #Annunciation #statues #stainedglass #saints #london
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All are welcome to our 6.30pm Sung Eucharist this Sunday as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation.
The singing in this video is an extract of the Sanctus from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #dioceseoflondon #choralsinging #traditional #church #choralmusic
The singing in this video is an extract of the Sanctus from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #dioceseoflondon #choralsinging #traditional #church #choralmusic
March 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
All are welcome to our 6.30pm Sung Eucharist this Sunday as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation.
The singing in this video is an extract of the Sanctus from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #dioceseoflondon #choralsinging #traditional #church #choralmusic
The singing in this video is an extract of the Sanctus from Lassus' Missa In die tribulationis.
#choral #dioceseoflondon #choralsinging #traditional #church #choralmusic
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On his Feast day, we celebrate Saint Joseph, foster father of Christ, and husband to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The first picture is of Joseph at our west screen, carved by John Edward Taylerson, whose work is abundant in the rest of the church.
The first picture is of Joseph at our west screen, carved by John Edward Taylerson, whose work is abundant in the rest of the church.
March 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
On his Feast day, we celebrate Saint Joseph, foster father of Christ, and husband to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The first picture is of Joseph at our west screen, carved by John Edward Taylerson, whose work is abundant in the rest of the church.
The first picture is of Joseph at our west screen, carved by John Edward Taylerson, whose work is abundant in the rest of the church.
Start of the interfaith walk at the Sikh Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara
February 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Start of the interfaith walk at the Sikh Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara
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All are welcome to our Sung Eucharist this Sunday as celebrate Candlemas
Video from our Choral Scholars rehearsing part of Jubilate Deo omnis terra (Morales)
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #choralsinging #church #choralmusic #inclusivechurch #choral
Video from our Choral Scholars rehearsing part of Jubilate Deo omnis terra (Morales)
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #choralsinging #church #choralmusic #inclusivechurch #choral
January 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
All are welcome to our Sung Eucharist this Sunday as celebrate Candlemas
Video from our Choral Scholars rehearsing part of Jubilate Deo omnis terra (Morales)
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #choralsinging #church #choralmusic #inclusivechurch #choral
Video from our Choral Scholars rehearsing part of Jubilate Deo omnis terra (Morales)
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #choralsinging #church #choralmusic #inclusivechurch #choral
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All are welcome to our Sunday evening Sung Eucharist
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
All are welcome to our Sunday evening Sung Eucharist
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social
@musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @inclusivechurch.bsky.social
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Huge thanks to @emmaineson.bsky.social for joining @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social for our Carols with Pets service.
Wonderful to meet so many lovely dogs and their owners. @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
Wonderful to meet so many lovely dogs and their owners. @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
December 22, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Huge thanks to @emmaineson.bsky.social for joining @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social for our Carols with Pets service.
Wonderful to meet so many lovely dogs and their owners. @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
Wonderful to meet so many lovely dogs and their owners. @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
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All are welcome to our services across the Benefice for this upcoming Christmas
5pm, 22nd Dec, Carols with Pets, at St John's
4pm, 24th Dec, Crib service, at St George's
10.30pm, 24th Dec, Midnight Mass at St George's
10am, 25th Dec, Sung Eucharist at St George's
5pm, 22nd Dec, Carols with Pets, at St John's
4pm, 24th Dec, Crib service, at St George's
10.30pm, 24th Dec, Midnight Mass at St George's
10am, 25th Dec, Sung Eucharist at St George's
December 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM
All are welcome to our services across the Benefice for this upcoming Christmas
5pm, 22nd Dec, Carols with Pets, at St John's
4pm, 24th Dec, Crib service, at St George's
10.30pm, 24th Dec, Midnight Mass at St George's
10am, 25th Dec, Sung Eucharist at St George's
5pm, 22nd Dec, Carols with Pets, at St John's
4pm, 24th Dec, Crib service, at St George's
10.30pm, 24th Dec, Midnight Mass at St George's
10am, 25th Dec, Sung Eucharist at St George's
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Likewise, this year, we're hosting our first Carols with Pets. Follow the link for more: tickettailor.com/events/stjoh...
December 17, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Likewise, this year, we're hosting our first Carols with Pets. Follow the link for more: tickettailor.com/events/stjoh...
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#Allwelcome to join us at our #Advent2 Eucharist
Fantastic music as always
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @churchofengland.org @lucawetherall.bsky.social @janet-gough.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social
Fantastic music as always
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @churchofengland.org @lucawetherall.bsky.social @janet-gough.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM
#Allwelcome to join us at our #Advent2 Eucharist
Fantastic music as always
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @churchofengland.org @lucawetherall.bsky.social @janet-gough.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social
Fantastic music as always
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @churchofengland.org @lucawetherall.bsky.social @janet-gough.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social
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We’re delighted to be hosting, together with british-ukrainianaid.org their Christmas Fair
🗓 7.12.2024
⏰ 14:00-17:00
📍W14 8AH
💷 by donation
#allwelcome @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @rbkccouncil.bsky.social @ldnculture.bsky.social
🗓 7.12.2024
⏰ 14:00-17:00
📍W14 8AH
💷 by donation
#allwelcome @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @rbkccouncil.bsky.social @ldnculture.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 1:44 PM
We’re delighted to be hosting, together with british-ukrainianaid.org their Christmas Fair
🗓 7.12.2024
⏰ 14:00-17:00
📍W14 8AH
💷 by donation
#allwelcome @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @rbkccouncil.bsky.social @ldnculture.bsky.social
🗓 7.12.2024
⏰ 14:00-17:00
📍W14 8AH
💷 by donation
#allwelcome @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @rbkccouncil.bsky.social @ldnculture.bsky.social
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A real privilege to host www.ladygardenfoundation.com Christmas service tonight. Thanks to all their supporters, and to those high profile people who read the lessons. It was a pleasure to have the church so full. @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
December 2, 2024 at 10:22 PM
A real privilege to host www.ladygardenfoundation.com Christmas service tonight. Thanks to all their supporters, and to those high profile people who read the lessons. It was a pleasure to have the church so full. @emmaineson.bsky.social @richardfrankphotos.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
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All are welcome to join us at our Advent Sunday 18:30 service 🗓1.12.24📍W14 8AH
🎼 Tallis Litany and Mass for Four Voices
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#Advent #Advent1 #choralmusic #organ #incense #London
🎼 Tallis Litany and Mass for Four Voices
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#Advent #Advent1 #choralmusic #organ #incense #London
November 29, 2024 at 9:45 AM
All are welcome to join us at our Advent Sunday 18:30 service 🗓1.12.24📍W14 8AH
🎼 Tallis Litany and Mass for Four Voices
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#Advent #Advent1 #choralmusic #organ #incense #London
🎼 Tallis Litany and Mass for Four Voices
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#Advent #Advent1 #choralmusic #organ #incense #London
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The Choral Scholars directed by #TobyCharlesWard rehearsing our introit tonight by Pierre de la Rue @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
Next Sunday Tallis’ Litany and Mass for
Four Voices ⏰18:30. 📍W14 8AH
Next Sunday Tallis’ Litany and Mass for
Four Voices ⏰18:30. 📍W14 8AH
November 25, 2024 at 12:14 AM
The Choral Scholars directed by #TobyCharlesWard rehearsing our introit tonight by Pierre de la Rue @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
Next Sunday Tallis’ Litany and Mass for
Four Voices ⏰18:30. 📍W14 8AH
Next Sunday Tallis’ Litany and Mass for
Four Voices ⏰18:30. 📍W14 8AH
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All are welcome to join us at our ⏰18:30 service 🗓25.11.24📍W14 8AH
🎼Tallis, Lawes and a last minute addition of Pierre de la Rue
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#ChristTheKing #choralmusic #organ #incense @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
🎼Tallis, Lawes and a last minute addition of Pierre de la Rue
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#ChristTheKing #choralmusic #organ #incense @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM
All are welcome to join us at our ⏰18:30 service 🗓25.11.24📍W14 8AH
🎼Tallis, Lawes and a last minute addition of Pierre de la Rue
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#ChristTheKing #choralmusic #organ #incense @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
🎼Tallis, Lawes and a last minute addition of Pierre de la Rue
@inclusivechurch.bsky.social #singlefriendlychurch @musicstjohnsw14.bsky.social
#ChristTheKing #choralmusic #organ #incense @stgeorgesw8.bsky.social
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A warm welcome to our new followers. Let us tell you a bit about St John’s Holland Road. We’re in Kensington, London (UK) and are a Church of England Church. Built 1880-1910 we’re the best of Victorian/Edwardian architecture and have a unique decorative scheme which is complete.
November 19, 2024 at 9:21 AM
A warm welcome to our new followers. Let us tell you a bit about St John’s Holland Road. We’re in Kensington, London (UK) and are a Church of England Church. Built 1880-1910 we’re the best of Victorian/Edwardian architecture and have a unique decorative scheme which is complete.