The Ordinary Office
@theordinaryoffice.bsky.social
Faith, community, activism. Daily prayer and occasional ramblings. Shouty Campaigner. Facilitated by @toorebecca, in memory of Dave Lucas.
Shame on the @cofe. #LLF should never have been started if it was going to finish this way. What a shambles. I am so, so sorry to all harmed by this news.
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Shame on the @cofe. #LLF should never have been started if it was going to finish this way. What a shambles. I am so, so sorry to all harmed by this news.
A moment for those survivors impacted by Bp Sarah's appointment. I hear the pain and frustration. I know there are issues, and accountability must still be pursued. It is a complex day, and my thoughts are very much with you.
October 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A moment for those survivors impacted by Bp Sarah's appointment. I hear the pain and frustration. I know there are issues, and accountability must still be pursued. It is a complex day, and my thoughts are very much with you.
And the misogyny begins ... let us discuss ++ Sarah's appointment on her merits, not her gender, for God's sake!
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
And the misogyny begins ... let us discuss ++ Sarah's appointment on her merits, not her gender, for God's sake!
++Canterbury Designate Sarah took time to mourn with us when Dave died. She is not perfect, but who is? She has taken on a mammoth challenge knowing the personal cost. Knowing some of the concerns of survivors, I cautiously welcome this appointment, looking forward to what next.
October 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
++Canterbury Designate Sarah took time to mourn with us when Dave died. She is not perfect, but who is? She has taken on a mammoth challenge knowing the personal cost. Knowing some of the concerns of survivors, I cautiously welcome this appointment, looking forward to what next.
When you're trying to finish your conference paper on inclusion and safeguarding, and the Church of England decides after months of silence it might be announcing the new Archbishop of Canterbury two days before you speak ...
October 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
When you're trying to finish your conference paper on inclusion and safeguarding, and the Church of England decides after months of silence it might be announcing the new Archbishop of Canterbury two days before you speak ...
One week to go. We'd love to see you there on site or online. Such an important topic, please do share.
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Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church: A Two Day Conference in Oxford
Eventbrite - St. Columba's URC presents Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church: A Two Day Conference in Oxford - at Cohen Quadrangle B&B, Exeter College, Oxford, England. Find event and ticket…
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September 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
One week to go. We'd love to see you there on site or online. Such an important topic, please do share.
www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
Have you got your tickets for the Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church conference yet? Attend on site or online. as best suits you. Join us, it will be profound and prophetic. www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Have you got your tickets for the Safeguarding LGBT+ People in the Church conference yet? Attend on site or online. as best suits you. Join us, it will be profound and prophetic. www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
'In this version of Christianity ... it felt like there was harm stitched into the other side of its welcome.' Lamorna Ash speaking truth to power, and knocking me for six at the same time.
September 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
'In this version of Christianity ... it felt like there was harm stitched into the other side of its welcome.' Lamorna Ash speaking truth to power, and knocking me for six at the same time.
If you are at all concerned about safeguarding #LGBTQ+ people in the Church, please do join us for this conference in just one month! I'll be speaking from an intersectional perspective. Hope to see you there!
September 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you are at all concerned about safeguarding #LGBTQ+ people in the Church, please do join us for this conference in just one month! I'll be speaking from an intersectional perspective. Hope to see you there!
Another corker I've had on my shelf for ages and finally got around to. Should be required reading for anyone involved in #faith and #safeguarding.
June 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Another corker I've had on my shelf for ages and finally got around to. Should be required reading for anyone involved in #faith and #safeguarding.
The Ordinary Office is a community that celebrates life and supports those with vulnerabilities - all of us at some time in our lives. Assisted death should only come once we can adequately assist abundant life. Today's bill passing will not promote that.
June 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Ordinary Office is a community that celebrates life and supports those with vulnerabilities - all of us at some time in our lives. Assisted death should only come once we can adequately assist abundant life. Today's bill passing will not promote that.
Peace be with us all tonight.
June 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Peace be with us all tonight.
What a thought provoking little book. Sparking lots of thoughts around 'Ordinary Monasticism' and how we live as isolated faithfuls.
June 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
What a thought provoking little book. Sparking lots of thoughts around 'Ordinary Monasticism' and how we live as isolated faithfuls.
The Ordinary Office is 5 today! It has been such a turbulent year, and I'm having some downtime to contemplate what next, but this felt worth celebrating. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey, and cheers to Dave.
April 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The Ordinary Office is 5 today! It has been such a turbulent year, and I'm having some downtime to contemplate what next, but this felt worth celebrating. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey, and cheers to Dave.
Not sleeping? Nocturne is here for you. buff.ly/rr6NKtO
March 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Not sleeping? Nocturne is here for you. buff.ly/rr6NKtO
Good night, rest well. Night Prayer is here for you. buff.ly/TIX4Y0X
March 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Good night, rest well. Night Prayer is here for you. buff.ly/TIX4Y0X
Well, I am ready to drop already! What a day, hope yours was calmer. Here is Evening Prayer for you. buff.ly/nMD5JgT
March 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Well, I am ready to drop already! What a day, hope yours was calmer. Here is Evening Prayer for you. buff.ly/nMD5JgT
Soup with Midday Prayer here, how about you? buff.ly/nn6B1u5
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Soup with Midday Prayer here, how about you? buff.ly/nn6B1u5
More and more concerned about the #AssistedDying bill as safeguards continue to be rejected. Meanwhile my local hospice has a shortfall of over £1m. We should be investing in good lives not dubious deaths.
March 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
More and more concerned about the #AssistedDying bill as safeguards continue to be rejected. Meanwhile my local hospice has a shortfall of over £1m. We should be investing in good lives not dubious deaths.
Here comes another day. Anyone getting ashed today? Morning prayer is here for you. buff.ly/WfWP3bN
March 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Here comes another day. Anyone getting ashed today? Morning prayer is here for you. buff.ly/WfWP3bN
Not sleeping? Nocturne is here for you: buff.ly/rr6NKtO
March 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Not sleeping? Nocturne is here for you: buff.ly/rr6NKtO
Did you have Pancakes tonight? Little miss certainly made use of the excuse to enjoy some chocolate spread ... Hope she sleeps! Goodnight all. buff.ly/TIX4Y0X
March 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Did you have Pancakes tonight? Little miss certainly made use of the excuse to enjoy some chocolate spread ... Hope she sleeps! Goodnight all. buff.ly/TIX4Y0X
Good morning! I fell asleep before posting last night, oops! Having workmen in all day is exhausting. Have some Morning Prayer, and have a great day! buff.ly/U8M00bG
March 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good morning! I fell asleep before posting last night, oops! Having workmen in all day is exhausting. Have some Morning Prayer, and have a great day! buff.ly/U8M00bG
Good evening, how was your day? buff.ly/nMD5JgT
March 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Good evening, how was your day? buff.ly/nMD5JgT
Ready for some nibbles? Midday prayer is here for you. buff.ly/nn6B1u5
March 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Ready for some nibbles? Midday prayer is here for you. buff.ly/nn6B1u5