‘radicalism…initially breaks down doors. But what usually ends up walking through them is a version with the sharp edges smoothed off …that’s where woke is heading now. It’s not dead. But it is evolving, and that’s how living things ultimately survive’ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

'Jesus offers something new – that in all situations, he is our constant companion.'

Read Tessa Boswell's reflections on Conversations with the Risen Christ. #Easter
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St Paul's Cathedral Paula Gooder

Canon Dr Paula Gooder will give this year's Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture in the Abbey at 6:30pm on Thursday 23rd May.

Join us as she discusses truth telling and storytelling.

For more details and to book (free): westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/l…

New book coming out in August!

Love the cover courtesy of the brilliant Ally Barrett and Church House Publishing

'Jesus gives Peter the opportunity to choose differently - to choose love over fear, connection over rejection.'

Tessa Bosworth's reflects on Conversations with the Risen Christ.

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@stpaulslondon Paula Gooder

Today and tomorrow I'm remembering with gratitude the rich and varied ministries of all the women ordained priest in St Paul's Cathedral London Diocese in April 1994, together with all who have served here since, and those whose love, gifts and service bless our Diocese…

'By presenting his wounds to Thomas, Jesus shows that out of doubt and despair can come the relief of hope and faith.'

Tessa Bosworth reflects on St Thomas' meeting with the Risen Christ #Easter
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St Paul's Cathedral Paula Gooder

Love this picture of Apollo trying to seduce Cassandra, recently found in Pompeii.

I feel you Cassandra….

This thread is just fabulous!

People who accidentally found their doppelgängers in museums - a thread 🧵

TODAY: #GoodFriday 2024 St Mary le Strand - The Jewel in the Strand (WC2R 1ES): 'Slings and Arrows': Shakespeare and the Cross. Three Hour Devotions from 12 noon - 3.00 p.m. Readings, Silence, Music and Meditations.

Society needs artists, thinkers, music-makers, carers; those who explore what it is to be human. Sad for students and academics at University of Kent 💔

This seems like top class commentary to me

This is a really good, accessible book on the atonement- highly recommended!

This looks like a fabulous job! Working with a good friend of mine, well worth a look

DATE FOR THE DIARY: 38th annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

Thurs 23 May, 6.30pm, Westminster Abbey

Speaker: Paula Gooder, Writer & Lecturer & Canon Chancellor St Paul's Cathedral
Theme: On storytelling & truth telling

Tickets are free, but req'd: tinyurl.com/3na5f3eu

Graham Kendrick's less popular follow up to Meekness and Majesty

'For me, Jesus continues to be the most beautiful and compelling part of the Christian story.'

Today! Selina Stone and Paula Gooder in conversation, online 7pm #TarryAwhile #Lent

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Dr Selina Stone Paula Gooder St Paul's Cathedral SPCK Publishing

5 years ago today I was licensed as an LLM at St Paul's Cathedral and began work as Canon Chancellor. Today General Synod has promulged the legislation that allows LLMs to be Residentiary Canons in Cathedrals. I'm official at last!!

Just glorious