Half term begins today - praying this morning for God's protection for who find school holidays don't bring Joy, rest and refreshment but sorrow, fear and struggle.

This. Absolutely.

Contacted the Lancaster and Wyre candidates for the #generalelection to see if I can organise hustings - praying we can make the dates work and that we can inspire people to pray, discern and use their vote.

Final supervision (well coffee and touch base really as the report is written!) with ordinand Kaarina Leong Excited for the future church - and to see what God will do through her in the years to come!

The coming General Election is a critical moment in the life of our nation. Even in the heat of the debate, let's treat each other with respect and kindness.

archbishopofcanterbury.org/general-electi…

A good day of meetings with church and civic colleagues. It's now so cold and rainy that I'm contemplating lighting the fire!

Remembering the victims of the Manchester Arena Bombing. Praying for all whose lives were forever changed and for those who will visit the memorial and cathedral today.

Praying for staff and students St Hild today!

Thank you for prayers for our APCM and the abundance of people standing for election. Everyone was generous and supportive despite disappointment. Pray that God nudges people to the right opportunities - there are many others!

Prayers appreciated today for our APCM (5pm) as there are many more people standing than available roles - exciting that so many people want to offer their time and talents in governance and leadership. Come Holy Spirit.

Come Holy Spirit and kindle in us the fire of your love. Prayer stations Lancaster Priory #thykingdomcome

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Another shocking statistic from Blackpool to highlight the housing crisis. We need a long term cross party strategy to begin addressing the situation properly. That’s what #HomesForAll is calling for. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Beginning my rest day offering thanks to God for the past week - The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) lay and ordained women in ministry Lucie Lunn and NADAWM championing the flourishing of women’s ministry- some fab role models inc Dr Sharon Jagger Victoria Johnson Karen Best & Bishops x2

Joyful to celebrate 30 years of women priests The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) with some of our original 13 @lancasterPriory inc a thanksgiving Eucharist compiled by @revleahvs inspirational sermon Kate Massey pink fizz & cake:
“a ministry that is grace-filled and transformative” @bpblackburn

Please pray for The CofE in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) as we celebrate 30th years of the ministry of women priests Lancaster Priory this afternoon. Thanks be to God for all of those women, lay and ordained, faithfully serving God across our diocese today. Bishop Philip Jill Duff

The day ends with an ‘all will be well’ feeling.

Reflecting more post On Fire Mission #ofmonsite2024 & pondering writing about the practise of Waiting on the Spirit - what it looks like in different traditions & why it’s so important to intentionally develop this skill for the formation of God’s church.