Sarah
@simeonsnature.bsky.social
Playful explorations and joining in with what God is doing in my corner of the world - with the colouring pencils I've been given #distinctivediaconate
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb
Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza
I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.
38d.gs
August 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb
This was and is well worth watching.
Grateful to have been able to see some of this because it will change things in the long run:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
Grateful to have been able to see some of this because it will change things in the long run:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
Jeffries Breaks Record in Hourslong Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill
www.nytimes.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This was and is well worth watching.
Grateful to have been able to see some of this because it will change things in the long run:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
Grateful to have been able to see some of this because it will change things in the long run:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
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Next Friday evening, 23 May, I'm giving a public talk at @stnicholasleics.bsky.social as part of my ongoing residency - Hope in a Time of Planetary Emergency with Q&A to follow. £5 entry (concession available). Open to all.
stnicholasleicester.com/whats-on/hop...
stnicholasleicester.com/whats-on/hop...
Hope in a time of Planetary Emergency — St Nicholas Church, Leicester
A talk by world renowned Ecologist and Conservation Biologist Dr Alex Bond, Senior Curator in Charge of Birds at the Natural History Museum.
stnicholasleicester.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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New blog post: Thank you! www.jkrowbory.co.uk/2025/05/than...
Thank you - we smashed it over the 48 hours! - Jenny Rowbory
A huge thank you to everyone - to those who donated and to those who spread the word about the matching donations over Jenny’s birthday.
www.jkrowbory.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
New blog post: Thank you! www.jkrowbory.co.uk/2025/05/than...
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Loved teaching First Communion class this afternoon, one of my very favourite bits of ministry. Now sitting with the blessed sacrament, and giving thanks for children who are so eager to know Jesus more fully. The kids are more than alright, they're glorious. #CofEPeeps #Narthex 🕯️✝️⚓😍🍞🍷
May 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Loved teaching First Communion class this afternoon, one of my very favourite bits of ministry. Now sitting with the blessed sacrament, and giving thanks for children who are so eager to know Jesus more fully. The kids are more than alright, they're glorious. #CofEPeeps #Narthex 🕯️✝️⚓😍🍞🍷
#disability can you help add to this matchfund for someone in need of an urgent operation in US
For Jenny:
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
Donate to Jenny Can’t Be Left Like This, organized by Jenny Rowbory
We never expected to be here again, asking for help.
The craniocervical fusion surgery… Jenny Rowbory needs your support for Jenny Can’t Be Left Like This
www.gofundme.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#disability can you help add to this matchfund for someone in need of an urgent operation in US
For Jenny:
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
Donate to Jenny Can’t Be Left Like This, organized by Jenny Rowbory
We never expected to be here again, asking for help.
The craniocervical fusion surgery… Jenny Rowbory needs your support for Jenny Can’t Be Left Like This
www.gofundme.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
For Jenny:
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
These two days 29th and 30th April a match fund donor is matching up to £5000 and adding an extra £1000 if they beat this.
Can you help? Her condition is deteriorating and she needs this operation fast. Its her birthday today.
www.gofundme.com/f/savejenny
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War hero schools a chickenhawk.
April 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
War hero schools a chickenhawk.
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Tmrw evening at 8 I'll be opening my Etsy for a limited no. of Victorian ink bottle posy kits designed to👇 anxiety while you make something lovely.
Contents:
Victorian ink bottle
booklet:neuroscience of improving mental health with creative activity
tiny dried flower posy.
A RT would help so much🌿
Contents:
Victorian ink bottle
booklet:neuroscience of improving mental health with creative activity
tiny dried flower posy.
A RT would help so much🌿
April 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Tmrw evening at 8 I'll be opening my Etsy for a limited no. of Victorian ink bottle posy kits designed to👇 anxiety while you make something lovely.
Contents:
Victorian ink bottle
booklet:neuroscience of improving mental health with creative activity
tiny dried flower posy.
A RT would help so much🌿
Contents:
Victorian ink bottle
booklet:neuroscience of improving mental health with creative activity
tiny dried flower posy.
A RT would help so much🌿
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The Daily Sparkle has launched Reminisce Radio.
Reminisce Radio is a dementia-friendly radio station offering music, stories, poetry, and reminiscence designed to spark memories and conversations.
Read More: buff.ly/D9jRhXq
Reminisce Radio is a dementia-friendly radio station offering music, stories, poetry, and reminiscence designed to spark memories and conversations.
Read More: buff.ly/D9jRhXq
March 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Daily Sparkle has launched Reminisce Radio.
Reminisce Radio is a dementia-friendly radio station offering music, stories, poetry, and reminiscence designed to spark memories and conversations.
Read More: buff.ly/D9jRhXq
Reminisce Radio is a dementia-friendly radio station offering music, stories, poetry, and reminiscence designed to spark memories and conversations.
Read More: buff.ly/D9jRhXq
This is really interesting research #disability #neuroskyence
#medical #dogs
www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/about-us/
Thankful for www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/ (click news then world to get the fullest scope) for bringing this to my attention:
#medical #dogs
www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/about-us/
Thankful for www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/ (click news then world to get the fullest scope) for bringing this to my attention:
All News Archives - Good News Network
All the latest good news from the Good News Network in all categories, from USA to World, Heroes to Celebrities and Sports.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is really interesting research #disability #neuroskyence
#medical #dogs
www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/about-us/
Thankful for www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/ (click news then world to get the fullest scope) for bringing this to my attention:
#medical #dogs
www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/about-us/
Thankful for www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/ (click news then world to get the fullest scope) for bringing this to my attention:
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Explore the Stations of the Cross at Holland House from 7-9 March. Find out more on hollandhouse.org/programme/ #retreat #Lent
February 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Explore the Stations of the Cross at Holland House from 7-9 March. Find out more on hollandhouse.org/programme/ #retreat #Lent
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I've sat out here as dawn rises this week. Listening to the rising chorus of birds. Smelling the clear, fresh air. As someone deep in #climate theology, it's been beautiful and sad
Grieving losses that have happened, and continue to happen
Longing for this beauty to be preserved
#solastalgia
Grieving losses that have happened, and continue to happen
Longing for this beauty to be preserved
#solastalgia
February 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I've sat out here as dawn rises this week. Listening to the rising chorus of birds. Smelling the clear, fresh air. As someone deep in #climate theology, it's been beautiful and sad
Grieving losses that have happened, and continue to happen
Longing for this beauty to be preserved
#solastalgia
Grieving losses that have happened, and continue to happen
Longing for this beauty to be preserved
#solastalgia
Excellent fundraiser!
Reacting to ‘Wind and Truth’ as I listen along to the audiobook - watch the full video on YouTube here: youtu.be/bHySKITbIew
As part of my ‘Do Something You Love’ — Valentine’s Week Fundraiser for urgent neurosurgery — see my website for more info: www.jkrowbory.co.uk/2025/02/do-s...
As part of my ‘Do Something You Love’ — Valentine’s Week Fundraiser for urgent neurosurgery — see my website for more info: www.jkrowbory.co.uk/2025/02/do-s...
February 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Excellent fundraiser!
Reposting because UK theological colleges in general are just too white british and I find that utterly boring and depressing. Time for diversity that isn't tokenism.
Time for a different atmosphere that fosters actual belonging.
Time for a different atmosphere that fosters actual belonging.
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 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Reposting because UK theological colleges in general are just too white british and I find that utterly boring and depressing. Time for diversity that isn't tokenism.
Time for a different atmosphere that fosters actual belonging.
Time for a different atmosphere that fosters actual belonging.
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A recurrent reminder for Blue Sky new people. This site doesn’t run on an algorithm, so “liking” something does not boost it. Only reposting something boosts it. ⚓️
February 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A recurrent reminder for Blue Sky new people. This site doesn’t run on an algorithm, so “liking” something does not boost it. Only reposting something boosts it. ⚓️
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Back in 2002, I stood on a beach in the med. The air was warm, the people were warm, the palm trees were beautiful, we'd just had mint tea in a cafe.
'Anywhere else in the world', I thought, 'with beaches and a view like this, I'd be surrounded by high rise hotels.'
'Anywhere else in the world', I thought, 'with beaches and a view like this, I'd be surrounded by high rise hotels.'
February 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Back in 2002, I stood on a beach in the med. The air was warm, the people were warm, the palm trees were beautiful, we'd just had mint tea in a cafe.
'Anywhere else in the world', I thought, 'with beaches and a view like this, I'd be surrounded by high rise hotels.'
'Anywhere else in the world', I thought, 'with beaches and a view like this, I'd be surrounded by high rise hotels.'
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Here, there was nothing, just local shops scratching a living, groups of kids playing in the streets.
He's not wrong that it's beautiful, with massive development potential. But it belongs to Palestine 🇵🇸
#Gaza
He's not wrong that it's beautiful, with massive development potential. But it belongs to Palestine 🇵🇸
#Gaza
February 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Here, there was nothing, just local shops scratching a living, groups of kids playing in the streets.
He's not wrong that it's beautiful, with massive development potential. But it belongs to Palestine 🇵🇸
#Gaza
He's not wrong that it's beautiful, with massive development potential. But it belongs to Palestine 🇵🇸
#Gaza
Food for thought - do both...
We don't defeat populists by calling out their lies. We tried that. Facts are complicated, and the audience for populism wants simplicity. It won't work.
We defeat populists by enacting bold political ideas that improve lives for the disenfranchised, and make the world seem less grotesquely unfair.
We defeat populists by enacting bold political ideas that improve lives for the disenfranchised, and make the world seem less grotesquely unfair.
January 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Food for thought - do both...
Distinctive deacons | The Church of England
Building bridges between church and society.
www.churchofengland.org
January 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Our 'Ask an Admiral Nurse' webinar is tomorrow! It's going to provide fascinating insight into Dementia UK's work and give examples of Admiral Nurses' day-to-day roles.
Our speaker is Vic Lyons.
There are still some FREE tickets available!
Book Here: https://buff.ly/4ghgbDk
Our speaker is Vic Lyons.
There are still some FREE tickets available!
Book Here: https://buff.ly/4ghgbDk
January 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our 'Ask an Admiral Nurse' webinar is tomorrow! It's going to provide fascinating insight into Dementia UK's work and give examples of Admiral Nurses' day-to-day roles.
Our speaker is Vic Lyons.
There are still some FREE tickets available!
Book Here: https://buff.ly/4ghgbDk
Our speaker is Vic Lyons.
There are still some FREE tickets available!
Book Here: https://buff.ly/4ghgbDk
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“If you are not disabled and you regularly go to a yoga class, a book group or just the pub, when was the last time you did so with even a single disabled adult present?”
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shut away and ignored: thousands of disabled adults are at the frontier of the human rights struggle | John Harris
When you attend your local choir or yoga class, just stop and think – where are the disabled adults, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“If you are not disabled and you regularly go to a yoga class, a book group or just the pub, when was the last time you did so with even a single disabled adult present?”
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The thing I 💙 abt Bluesky (yik I'm preaching to the converted. Here's my reasons...)
Its spacious, u can process things at a slower rate, visually its easier to take in & doesn't contribute to the noise in your head & cos of the way it is laid out I don't think it will w/ increased nos = happy ND
Its spacious, u can process things at a slower rate, visually its easier to take in & doesn't contribute to the noise in your head & cos of the way it is laid out I don't think it will w/ increased nos = happy ND
January 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The thing I 💙 abt Bluesky (yik I'm preaching to the converted. Here's my reasons...)
Its spacious, u can process things at a slower rate, visually its easier to take in & doesn't contribute to the noise in your head & cos of the way it is laid out I don't think it will w/ increased nos = happy ND
Its spacious, u can process things at a slower rate, visually its easier to take in & doesn't contribute to the noise in your head & cos of the way it is laid out I don't think it will w/ increased nos = happy ND