Mary Hawes
@revmaryhawes.bsky.social
Only a few days until 25th November, when the Love Early Years FREE webinar takes place. It's not too late to join us as we explore the importance of love and faith in the early years.
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Webinar - Firm Foundations: Rooting a Child's Early Years in Love and Faith
A free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Only a few days until 25th November, when the Love Early Years FREE webinar takes place. It's not too late to join us as we explore the importance of love and faith in the early years.
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The time has come - I am saying farewell to these beautiful glasses. They were an engagement present 28 years ago, and stayed with me after the divorce. Gin from @GowerGinCompany
and @BrimsGin will grace them before they find their next home with my niece.
and @BrimsGin will grace them before they find their next home with my niece.
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The time has come - I am saying farewell to these beautiful glasses. They were an engagement present 28 years ago, and stayed with me after the divorce. Gin from @GowerGinCompany
and @BrimsGin will grace them before they find their next home with my niece.
and @BrimsGin will grace them before they find their next home with my niece.
#ToddlerGroups
Join Love Early Years for a free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
8pm 25th November
Please repost, and let any toddler leaders/early years practitioners know.
Join Love Early Years for a free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
8pm 25th November
Please repost, and let any toddler leaders/early years practitioners know.
Webinar - Firm Foundations: Rooting a Child's Early Years in Love and Faith
A free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#ToddlerGroups
Join Love Early Years for a free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
8pm 25th November
Please repost, and let any toddler leaders/early years practitioners know.
Join Love Early Years for a free webinar exploring the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds.
8pm 25th November
Please repost, and let any toddler leaders/early years practitioners know.
Off to Canterbury to check out the accommodation for next year's #InternationalAssociationForChildrensSpirituality symposium 13-16 July.
Become a member (it's free) to make sure you get all the details:
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Become a member (it's free) to make sure you get all the details:
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Membership
Promoting and supporting research and practice in relation to children’s spirituality.
www.childrenspirituality.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Off to Canterbury to check out the accommodation for next year's #InternationalAssociationForChildrensSpirituality symposium 13-16 July.
Become a member (it's free) to make sure you get all the details:
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Become a member (it's free) to make sure you get all the details:
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Lovely start to the week - reading online with my buddy Z, cleaning the flat, co-hosting a Godly Play online session with Alison Summerskill , watching MasterChef Australia, and then a friend coming round for supper.
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lovely start to the week - reading online with my buddy Z, cleaning the flat, co-hosting a Godly Play online session with Alison Summerskill , watching MasterChef Australia, and then a friend coming round for supper.
Double jab day - Covid & flu. How to fill my time until then - cleaning, reading, or praying for the 10am announcement?
October 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Double jab day - Covid & flu. How to fill my time until then - cleaning, reading, or praying for the 10am announcement?
Thought it was a quiet few days - ha!
Yesterday - morning communion, day conference, Governing Body meeting.
Today - long chat with a friend, lunchtime communion, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Godly Play zoom
T'moro - reading buddy online, coffee with parishioner, flu & COVID jab
Yesterday - morning communion, day conference, Governing Body meeting.
Today - long chat with a friend, lunchtime communion, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Godly Play zoom
T'moro - reading buddy online, coffee with parishioner, flu & COVID jab
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thought it was a quiet few days - ha!
Yesterday - morning communion, day conference, Governing Body meeting.
Today - long chat with a friend, lunchtime communion, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Godly Play zoom
T'moro - reading buddy online, coffee with parishioner, flu & COVID jab
Yesterday - morning communion, day conference, Governing Body meeting.
Today - long chat with a friend, lunchtime communion, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Godly Play zoom
T'moro - reading buddy online, coffee with parishioner, flu & COVID jab
25 years ago today I was ordained as a deacon.
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 AM
25 years ago today I was ordained as a deacon.
Much as I've loved this last week travelling the country (Northampton, Cambridge, Exeter), it's nice to be sat on my sofa, pink gin in hand, TV on, and no need to get in the car for a long while.
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Much as I've loved this last week travelling the country (Northampton, Cambridge, Exeter), it's nice to be sat on my sofa, pink gin in hand, TV on, and no need to get in the car for a long while.
I've spent more time in my car this week than in my flat! Northampton Tuesday/Wednesday, Cambridge Friday/Saturday, now off to Sheldon Community Sunday-Tuesday.
September 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I've spent more time in my car this week than in my flat! Northampton Tuesday/Wednesday, Cambridge Friday/Saturday, now off to Sheldon Community Sunday-Tuesday.
Save the date!
The IACS (International Association for Children's Spirituality) Conference will be held at Christ Church University, Canterbury, 13-16 July 2026.
Join IACS (free) to be kept up to date with all the details.
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
The IACS (International Association for Children's Spirituality) Conference will be held at Christ Church University, Canterbury, 13-16 July 2026.
Join IACS (free) to be kept up to date with all the details.
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Membership
Promoting and supporting research and practice in relation to children’s spirituality.
www.childrenspirituality.org
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Save the date!
The IACS (International Association for Children's Spirituality) Conference will be held at Christ Church University, Canterbury, 13-16 July 2026.
Join IACS (free) to be kept up to date with all the details.
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
The IACS (International Association for Children's Spirituality) Conference will be held at Christ Church University, Canterbury, 13-16 July 2026.
Join IACS (free) to be kept up to date with all the details.
www.childrenspirituality.org/membership
Join us for our 6th International Conversation about #InterGenMinistry on 16/17 October (depending on your geographical location):
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Join the Conversation 6
Join the Conversation: International perspectives on intergenerational ministry.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Join us for our 6th International Conversation about #InterGenMinistry on 16/17 October (depending on your geographical location):
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A real treat to still be in bed at 7.30 on Sunday morning, and to decide where to worship. St Stephen's is going to be where I head - All Age Worship at 10.30.
September 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
A real treat to still be in bed at 7.30 on Sunday morning, and to decide where to worship. St Stephen's is going to be where I head - All Age Worship at 10.30.
Happy Monday!
Admin - done.
Welcome back letter to school - done
Joined a new Children's Ministry adventure
Visited school to welcome the new headteacher
Meeting for tomorrow morning cancelled (by them, not me)
Chicken Methi prepped for supper.
Admin - done.
Welcome back letter to school - done
Joined a new Children's Ministry adventure
Visited school to welcome the new headteacher
Meeting for tomorrow morning cancelled (by them, not me)
Chicken Methi prepped for supper.
September 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy Monday!
Admin - done.
Welcome back letter to school - done
Joined a new Children's Ministry adventure
Visited school to welcome the new headteacher
Meeting for tomorrow morning cancelled (by them, not me)
Chicken Methi prepped for supper.
Admin - done.
Welcome back letter to school - done
Joined a new Children's Ministry adventure
Visited school to welcome the new headteacher
Meeting for tomorrow morning cancelled (by them, not me)
Chicken Methi prepped for supper.
@petergraystone.bsky.social so what was your verdict on #GoodNightOscar ?
August 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
@petergraystone.bsky.social so what was your verdict on #GoodNightOscar ?
Settling down for a pleasant Sunday evening:
Shipping Forecast Prom on the radio
Glass chilling in the freezer
Ingredients for a White Lady. Cocktail prepped
Roast chicken and vegetables waiting to be assembled
Elly Griffiths novel on my lap
Iced coffee by my side
Shipping Forecast Prom on the radio
Glass chilling in the freezer
Ingredients for a White Lady. Cocktail prepped
Roast chicken and vegetables waiting to be assembled
Elly Griffiths novel on my lap
Iced coffee by my side
August 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Settling down for a pleasant Sunday evening:
Shipping Forecast Prom on the radio
Glass chilling in the freezer
Ingredients for a White Lady. Cocktail prepped
Roast chicken and vegetables waiting to be assembled
Elly Griffiths novel on my lap
Iced coffee by my side
Shipping Forecast Prom on the radio
Glass chilling in the freezer
Ingredients for a White Lady. Cocktail prepped
Roast chicken and vegetables waiting to be assembled
Elly Griffiths novel on my lap
Iced coffee by my side
No, I didn't need another mug, but this £2.70 beauty from Sainsbury's Habitat range is bringing me huge joy as I sip my morning tea.
August 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
No, I didn't need another mug, but this £2.70 beauty from Sainsbury's Habitat range is bringing me huge joy as I sip my morning tea.
Delighted that #JennyRuthWorkshop now has their @GodlyPlayUK resources page live:
www.jennyruth.co.uk/category/god...
www.jennyruth.co.uk/category/god...
Godly Play Resources | Jrw Update Feb 2025
We are the sole UK manufacturer and supplier for Godly Play resources.
All products are hand painted with toy safe paint/stains (unless stated otherwise).
A limited range is available from stock, whi...
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August 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Delighted that #JennyRuthWorkshop now has their @GodlyPlayUK resources page live:
www.jennyruth.co.uk/category/god...
www.jennyruth.co.uk/category/god...
Off to see #GoodNightOscar at the Barbican ( my least favourite venue to get to)
August 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Off to see #GoodNightOscar at the Barbican ( my least favourite venue to get to)
Midweek treat - snagged a yellow label 'finest' gammon joint, which is happily roasting, and will be accompanied by egg and chips. Then lots of leftovers for the coming week.... Nom nom
a man wearing sunglasses is driving a car with the caption " never say nom nom "
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses is driving a car with the caption " never say nom nom "
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July 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Midweek treat - snagged a yellow label 'finest' gammon joint, which is happily roasting, and will be accompanied by egg and chips. Then lots of leftovers for the coming week.... Nom nom
The last day of the #InternationalAssociationChildrensSpirituality online Symposium, and we're hearing from James Hardy on his research around children with #AdditionalNeeds and spirituality.
July 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The last day of the #InternationalAssociationChildrensSpirituality online Symposium, and we're hearing from James Hardy on his research around children with #AdditionalNeeds and spirituality.
It was a joy today for Teddington Parish to host a blessing for Mary and Alexandra, celebrating over 14 years of their civil partnership.
July 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It was a joy today for Teddington Parish to host a blessing for Mary and Alexandra, celebrating over 14 years of their civil partnership.
@revmaryhawes (she/her)
@revmaryhawes
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I am very sad to hear of the death of Margaret Withers. She was 'one of a kind'. A Children's Adviser for both Rochester and Chelmsford Dioceses, she also served as National Children's Mission Adviser for the Archbishop of Canterbury 2001 - 2006.
@revmaryhawes
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17h
I am very sad to hear of the death of Margaret Withers. She was 'one of a kind'. A Children's Adviser for both Rochester and Chelmsford Dioceses, she also served as National Children's Mission Adviser for the Archbishop of Canterbury 2001 - 2006.
July 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
@revmaryhawes (she/her)
@revmaryhawes
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17h
I am very sad to hear of the death of Margaret Withers. She was 'one of a kind'. A Children's Adviser for both Rochester and Chelmsford Dioceses, she also served as National Children's Mission Adviser for the Archbishop of Canterbury 2001 - 2006.
@revmaryhawes
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17h
I am very sad to hear of the death of Margaret Withers. She was 'one of a kind'. A Children's Adviser for both Rochester and Chelmsford Dioceses, she also served as National Children's Mission Adviser for the Archbishop of Canterbury 2001 - 2006.
Supper tonight:
Roast lamb
Roast potatoes
Roast onions
Roast courgettes
Negroni(s)
Strawberries
TV
General chill before an ultra-busy week
Roast lamb
Roast potatoes
Roast onions
Roast courgettes
Negroni(s)
Strawberries
TV
General chill before an ultra-busy week
July 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Supper tonight:
Roast lamb
Roast potatoes
Roast onions
Roast courgettes
Negroni(s)
Strawberries
TV
General chill before an ultra-busy week
Roast lamb
Roast potatoes
Roast onions
Roast courgettes
Negroni(s)
Strawberries
TV
General chill before an ultra-busy week
Saturday morning:
Rain splashing on the windows.
Saturday Kitchen on the TV.
Sunday prep underway.
Cup of tea on the desk.
Ruby Wedding celebration to attend this afternoon.
Bliss.
Rain splashing on the windows.
Saturday Kitchen on the TV.
Sunday prep underway.
Cup of tea on the desk.
Ruby Wedding celebration to attend this afternoon.
Bliss.
July 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Saturday morning:
Rain splashing on the windows.
Saturday Kitchen on the TV.
Sunday prep underway.
Cup of tea on the desk.
Ruby Wedding celebration to attend this afternoon.
Bliss.
Rain splashing on the windows.
Saturday Kitchen on the TV.
Sunday prep underway.
Cup of tea on the desk.
Ruby Wedding celebration to attend this afternoon.
Bliss.