Approaching Prisons Week 2023 and you will find information and resources, including a special video, all here plus reflection from Calum Crombie bit.ly/3RTWYPg Please set aside time each day to pray. Bishop Philip Jill Duff The Church of England sam BBC Lancashire

Prisons Week is led by the simple belief that “If #prayer truly works, if our weak human rambling to God actually changes things, then we must call #believing people to pray, & together we must pray for #change where change is needed most.” Are you joining us next week?

Carb loading well underway. I run in the morning… getting very real now. Thank you to everyone who has supported and sponsored me so far. You’re all amazing. I’ll update you all after. As ever… any spare pennies would be gratefully received. justgiving.com/page/calum-chi…

At the start of Prisons Week this year I’m running the Chicago marathon for Prison Fellowship E&W. Hopefully I’ll see this view soon. Thanks for all the support. If you are feeling generous you can give here: justgiving.com/page/calum-chi… Jill Duff Rachel Treweek Bishop Philip The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese)

At the start of Prisons Week Prisons Week it was good to help lead worship this morning at HMP Northumberland Newcastle Diocese (CofE) prayers and thanksgiving for all who work in chaplaincy here and for all the community 🙏

We are speechless. #OneOfAMillion

Day 1 Today’s Prisons Week prayer is for those who work in the prison service. Join us as this week as we pray for everyone affected by prisons. 🙏 #prisonsweek

It's Day 2 of #PrisonsWeek. Join us in prayer everyday this week as we pray for all those affected by imprisonment. 🙏 #PrisonsWeek #prisonsweek2023 #prayer

Bishop Philip Bishop Philip statement today following attacks on Israel: 'Bishop Jill and I have been deeply moved and saddened beyond words by what we have all watched unfold in Israel and Palestine these last few days.' More: bit.ly/3Qd4bJh Jill Duff The Church of England

JOB ALERT! HMP Durham is seeking a full-time Anglican Chaplain (Ordained Deacon, Religious Brother/Sister or Lay Person). More / apply 👉 bit.ly/46uIB8E #ChurchJobs #ChristianJobs #Chaplaincy #NEJobs #DurhamJobs #ChaplainJobs

BREAKING: A group of 44 bishops made a public statement on Wednesday afternoon expressing their hope that pastoral guidance allowing priests to be in same-sex marriages would be issued “without delay” churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/…

On Monday, we held a #BlackHistoryMonth event. Over 80 prisoners and around 30 staff were challenged and inspired by the fantastic Ije McDougall to confront our judgements and opinions, to promote #inclusion and personal growth. ow.ly/64RS50Q2VfK

Please retweet and add churches that openly welcome the LGBT+ community: St Etheldreda's and St Luke's Hatfield 🌈❤🌈 The Diocese of St Albans

Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced on a trial basis, General Synod has agreed. Read more at cofe.io/SynodMotion.

I want to share this youtu.be/hPlEBsyhVVg?si… with every Christian in support of a more Inclusive Church The Church of England and General Synod Inclusive Evangelicals The Campaign for Equal Marriage in the CofE Open Table Network Please post. Many voices (inc Bishops) standing up for a church that welcomes everyone.

1/2 - Same-sex couples already in civil partnerships or civil marriages, or who have sealed a covenanted friendship, can now be offered Prayers of Love and Faith at Canterbury Cathedral, following a unanimous decision by the Dean and governing Chapter.

Thanks for speaking out for all in your community Kat and Fr Alex Frost (The God Cast & Argos to the Altar)

We were once told the Bible is very clear, slavery is legitimate, leadership is male, divorce equals exclusion, the earth is only 6,000 years old etc. Now those immature & abusive readings of the Bible’s texts have been dumped. So why do some still use it to exclude LGBT+ people?

Wonderful to see so many of our Wymott colleagues in this video about being a teacher within prison education. In this role you will play a key part in helping prisoners to grow in confidence & gain academic or vocational qualifications. Apply now🔽 ow.ly/uK6b50UGNVM

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