William Gibson
@williamgibson.bsky.social
Candidate for Ministry Church of Scotland. ✝️🏴 PhD Student Theology Uni of Glasgow, researching secularisation + mission in 1960s CofS. 📚 Iona Community New Member. 🕊️Trade Unionist at Unite. ✊ Ayrshire. Coffee and whisky lover. ☕️🥃 He/Him views my own.
Delighted to have two articles published in the latest issue of S(h)ibboleth Magazine. You can order a copy of the in print only magazine here: shibbolethmag.com/collections/...
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Delighted to have two articles published in the latest issue of S(h)ibboleth Magazine. You can order a copy of the in print only magazine here: shibbolethmag.com/collections/...
Just picked up my Bible from repair and getting a new cover put on it. So pleased with the finished result by Amy from Graphis Books in Kilmaurs, Scotland.
June 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just picked up my Bible from repair and getting a new cover put on it. So pleased with the finished result by Amy from Graphis Books in Kilmaurs, Scotland.
Discovered some interesting history on Katy’s side of the family yesterday. Katy’s great aunt was one of the first headmistresses in Northern Ireland and the only woman elder in the presbytery of Belfast in 1946. Elizabeth “Lizzie” McClune.
May 30, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Discovered some interesting history on Katy’s side of the family yesterday. Katy’s great aunt was one of the first headmistresses in Northern Ireland and the only woman elder in the presbytery of Belfast in 1946. Elizabeth “Lizzie” McClune.
May the 4th be with you. Resist the empire and its teachings. Art by Scott Erickson.
May 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
May the 4th be with you. Resist the empire and its teachings. Art by Scott Erickson.
One of the best things about moving from Glasgow to Ayrshire is not just the green space while still being close to Glasgow but also the easy access to the Galloway forest park. Great day in the sun after a busy and long few weeks.
May 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
One of the best things about moving from Glasgow to Ayrshire is not just the green space while still being close to Glasgow but also the easy access to the Galloway forest park. Great day in the sun after a busy and long few weeks.
A very emotional last Sunday at Barrhead St Andrew’s on placement. No one warns you when you start training for ministry how attached you would become to a congregation even within a 6 month period.
Will carry and cherish my memories of this time with me as I continue on my journey! 🙏🏼
Will carry and cherish my memories of this time with me as I continue on my journey! 🙏🏼
April 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A very emotional last Sunday at Barrhead St Andrew’s on placement. No one warns you when you start training for ministry how attached you would become to a congregation even within a 6 month period.
Will carry and cherish my memories of this time with me as I continue on my journey! 🙏🏼
Will carry and cherish my memories of this time with me as I continue on my journey! 🙏🏼
To say clowns are in the White House would be disrespectful to clowns.
March 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
To say clowns are in the White House would be disrespectful to clowns.
A Prayer from Ephesus today. It has been an incredible week in Turkey hearing the stories and seeing the landscape of much of the early Church. Following in the footsteps of the apostles and early followers of Jesus has been so moving, I will remember these experiences for the rest of my life.
February 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A Prayer from Ephesus today. It has been an incredible week in Turkey hearing the stories and seeing the landscape of much of the early Church. Following in the footsteps of the apostles and early followers of Jesus has been so moving, I will remember these experiences for the rest of my life.
First week back at @trinitycolglasgow.bsky.social worship for the new semester. Always a privilege to be able to worship in such a beautiful space.
January 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
First week back at @trinitycolglasgow.bsky.social worship for the new semester. Always a privilege to be able to worship in such a beautiful space.
An icy Ben A’An today ❄️🥾 @mattbernico.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
An icy Ben A’An today ❄️🥾 @mattbernico.bsky.social
A snowy Isle of Arran was the background of today’s dog walk. ❄️
January 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A snowy Isle of Arran was the background of today’s dog walk. ❄️
Over 30 people at Kilmarnock station this morning waiting to get the first train to Glasgow. Cancelled with no explanation and no replacement bus until over an hour later.
December 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Over 30 people at Kilmarnock station this morning waiting to get the first train to Glasgow. Cancelled with no explanation and no replacement bus until over an hour later.
When you’ve been waiting since 9am for the six nations pre sale tickets only to end up 38084th in the queue.
December 5, 2024 at 10:15 AM
When you’ve been waiting since 9am for the six nations pre sale tickets only to end up 38084th in the queue.
As Spotify wrapped/Apple music replay days have both arrived this week, is it just me who loves seeing other people’s music tastes? My vibe is clearly melancholy sad boi music alongside Taylor Swift.
December 4, 2024 at 2:20 PM
As Spotify wrapped/Apple music replay days have both arrived this week, is it just me who loves seeing other people’s music tastes? My vibe is clearly melancholy sad boi music alongside Taylor Swift.
One of the most moving moments of my ministry placement so far. Yesterday I was able to take part in administering communion for the first time. It reminded me that however we come to share at the table of grace, that it is in fact Christ’s table and to serve here is both a joy and a privilege.
December 2, 2024 at 3:19 PM
One of the most moving moments of my ministry placement so far. Yesterday I was able to take part in administering communion for the first time. It reminded me that however we come to share at the table of grace, that it is in fact Christ’s table and to serve here is both a joy and a privilege.
Today’s placement escapades at Barrhead St Andrew’s involved taking my peace lily to Church.
December 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Today’s placement escapades at Barrhead St Andrew’s involved taking my peace lily to Church.
A frosty walk with the boys today #DogsOfBlueSky
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
A frosty walk with the boys today #DogsOfBlueSky
Part of a prayer for Christ the King Sunday today.
“Our Lord, our King, our Christ you are not the possession of a few.
You are not a banner for our causes and crusades.
You are not a slogan for our campaigns and concerns.
You are not a mascot for our various groups and gatherings…”
“Our Lord, our King, our Christ you are not the possession of a few.
You are not a banner for our causes and crusades.
You are not a slogan for our campaigns and concerns.
You are not a mascot for our various groups and gatherings…”
November 24, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Part of a prayer for Christ the King Sunday today.
“Our Lord, our King, our Christ you are not the possession of a few.
You are not a banner for our causes and crusades.
You are not a slogan for our campaigns and concerns.
You are not a mascot for our various groups and gatherings…”
“Our Lord, our King, our Christ you are not the possession of a few.
You are not a banner for our causes and crusades.
You are not a slogan for our campaigns and concerns.
You are not a mascot for our various groups and gatherings…”
Edinburgh looking particularly beautiful today. 🇺🇦
November 20, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Edinburgh looking particularly beautiful today. 🇺🇦
Working my way through the reports and minutes of the General assemblies of the Church of Scotland between 1964 and 1972 today. Particularly focusing on the debates leading up to the 1968 Act which allowed for the ordination of women to ministry.
November 20, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Working my way through the reports and minutes of the General assemblies of the Church of Scotland between 1964 and 1972 today. Particularly focusing on the debates leading up to the 1968 Act which allowed for the ordination of women to ministry.
Since it’s #BookWeekScotland I had to pick up something while visiting Mount Florida books earlier today.
November 18, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Since it’s #BookWeekScotland I had to pick up something while visiting Mount Florida books earlier today.
Can confirm the Ikea trip was worth it to finally have my books on bookshelves rather than on the floor. Also to have the daybed set up for visitors staying with us over Christmas. As we have been unpacking after moving I keep finding more books in every box we open.
November 18, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Can confirm the Ikea trip was worth it to finally have my books on bookshelves rather than on the floor. Also to have the daybed set up for visitors staying with us over Christmas. As we have been unpacking after moving I keep finding more books in every box we open.
Clearly my placement at Barrhead St Andrew’s has been a breeze so far 😂👀
November 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Clearly my placement at Barrhead St Andrew’s has been a breeze so far 😂👀
November 16, 2024 at 5:33 PM
My favourite photo that I’ve taken in 2024 so far. The Aurora Borealis above Loch Lomond in May this year.
November 16, 2024 at 5:24 PM
My favourite photo that I’ve taken in 2024 so far. The Aurora Borealis above Loch Lomond in May this year.