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Revd Craig Philbrick

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A Holy Eucharist and Funeral Service for Dad will take place at Winchester Cathedral on Thursday 8th August at 2pm. All are welcome.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🙏 Prayers please for our Henry, aged 3, who is currently having a CT scran after falling and hitting his head on concrete. He’s under the critical care team and intubated. Being transferred to Southampton either for surgery or ITU depending on scan results. Come Lord Jesus!!! Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 months

🙏 Please pray for my sister Sky who tried to take her own life today. Thank you. Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🙏 Last night our Dad Colin died in his sleep. It was completely unexpected, so we’re all shocked and saddened. If you pray, do send one up for the family please. Dad, may you rest in peace and rise in glory. 🕊

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Friends, this morning I graduated with a BA in Theology and my Foster Dad came to celebrate. Without his support and risk taken; I wouldn’t have learned from my failures, asked for help and in doing so, reached my potential. 💫

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Henry is awake and seems to be doing well. Please pray for complete recovery and no more fits. He’s spending the night on ICU to monitor him. Love to all.

Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Scan is clear! Praise God. Worried about swelling of the brain. ICU Team from Southampton coming to collect us. Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Update: we’ve arrived at Southampton ITU. The plan is to start to reduce the sedation and see how he gets on. Prayer for protection for his brain and personality would be appreciated. Prayer for the medical team who look after him. Cxx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🎈HENRY’S HOME! We’re overjoyed and knackered. Your love and prayers have been felt by us — and others have been blessed too. Cx 🎈

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

💗 Yesterday I met Daisy, a 7 year old, and her mum at our family fun day. Daisy: Mum can we come to church tomorrow? Mum: I’m not sure they’ll put up with your chaotic behaviour. Me: Oh… we love holy chaos here. Come and try us out. Today Daisy brought her family to church.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Scan is clear! Praise God. Worried about swelling of the brain. ICU Team from Southampton coming to collect us. Cx

Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🙏 Prayers please for our Henry, aged 3, who is currently having a CT scran after falling and hitting his head on concrete. He’s under the critical care team and intubated. Being transferred to Southampton either for surgery or ITU depending on scan results. Come Lord Jesus!!! Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

“Dance like no one is watching, tweet like it will be brought up in court.” — An anonymous Vicar.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Sad to see the family in front being told off (by the older generation) because of their young kids. 😞 Children make a contribution in worship. They can’t interrupt God.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

☀️ Good Morning. On my way to St Paul’s for my VERY FIRST Sunday as Vicar. Excited to see what God is already doing here.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

I'm utterly delighted to be able to announce that I've been awarded a full scholarship to study for a MA in Digital Theology at Durham University. 🙌

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

👀👉 I’ve got NEWS! Thrilled to announce that I’m moving on in 2022 to become Vicar of @stpaulsweston . If you pray, please do send one up as we start to plan the move.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Woohoo! We’ve made it through vicar school after three years. 🙌 Many thanks to all who’ve prayed for us, cared for us, and to God for including us.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Last night my Grandad went to be with Jesus. He was a gentle man, worked for the council his whole life, and was deeply in love with my Nan. Please send a prayer up for her, and the family, as we all try to mourn his death well. Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

💗 Saying farewell to my Dad this afternoon. Prayers please as I take the service and walk in my own grief. Thank you.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 years

26 years ago the Church of England voted to have women priests. These ladies are proof it was one of the best decisions ever made. 💖

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🥳 Thrilled to have been made Vicar of St Paul’s, Weston-super-Mare last night. And thanks again to everyone who turned up to support, to pray, and to welcome us — thank you.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

My first #ClergyMaltClub as a Vicar — and what a JOY it is to serve. 😁 Merry Christmas friends!

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

9 days

🙏 Please pray for Dad. 🙏 Dad collapsed at home and had 3 seizures before being taken to the hospital. He’s now in ITU, heart okay, no bleed/tumor/stroke found. He’ll be intubated and sedated for 2-3 days. Prayers appreciated.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 months

🥃 Here’s to the joy and privilege of serving God’s beautiful people. #ClergyMaltClub And top marks to all priest and people who make Christmas possible. 👏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Meet Norman: He’s 94 and probably fitter than me. I see him cycling around the Parish and walking dogs for those who can’t get out. He’s terrific! 🐕 We aways enjoy a doughnut together after Communion. 🍩

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

“Did you ever become a priest!?” I last saw Ruth 4 years ago at another car boot sale, she challenged me and changed my life for ever. The last time we met she asked me if I was a vicar. When I said no, she told me I should be. Ruth made me reconsider what God wanted me to be.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

🙏 If you pray, please send one up as we gather to say farewell to beautiful Jacob.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🥳 Marvellous to be at Winchester Cathedral this evening for Dad’s induction and welcome as new Cathedral Chaplain.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

🏃‍♀️ BIG shout-out to my sister Carla who’s running the #LondonMarathon today for @asthmalunguk . Our Dad died unexpectedly last year from an asthma attack in his sleep. 😞 If you can donate, please do. Thank you.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 months

❓If you can’t make a mistake in the church, where can you make a mistake? Blessings to the beautiful human who made this error and has probably had a crappy 48 hours. 💖

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🙏 Our nephew, Benji, has been rushed to hospital with presumed diabetic ketoacidosis. He wasn’t known to diabetic but this is a life threatening condition. Please pray urgently. 🙏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

“People can’t be taken in by fluffy worship. It takes long, patient relationships which are committed to people and place.” 🙌 — @BpBurnley .

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Many thanks for all your love and prayers yesterday evening as I was priested at Winchester Cathedral — it was a wonderful delight. 💕

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Heading on retreat this morning before our ordination as priests this Saturday. If you pray, do send one up for us all as we seek to serve the whole people of God. 🙏💒

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

👏 I give you the Revd Sophie Cowan, Priest-in-Charge of St Mary Stoke in Ipswich.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

💯To those getting their A-level, GCSE and all other exam results this week, whatever happens, know that you matter and that greater things are coming! I left school with just 1 GCSE and I felt scared. But I took all the help I could, and now I’m finishing off my third degree.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

Staggers, Trinity, Cuddesdon, Wycliffe. [ducks for cover]

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

29 days

📸 #ThisIsWhatAPriestLooksLike It’s one beggar, telling another beggar where to find bread. 💖

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

If you pray, please send one up for my family. May the peace of Jesus Christ be lord of all. Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Great to join @JustinWelby this morning and what a message: To the clergy: look after yourselves and keep praying. To the church: get out there into the world. To Christians: be kind to each other and show to everyone God's love.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

“Being a deacon is not a stepping stone, but a foundation stone of that will follow. Why? Because ministry is service. It is not the apprenticeship year that has to be endured before the real thing - priesthood - starts.“ — @CottrellStephen .

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

Dad’s got a new job.👇

Catherine Ogle

@CatherineOgle

2 years

Marvellous to see Canon Gary Philbrick moving in to @WinCathedral Close. Welcome to our new Chaplain & Assistant Archdeacon! #faith #hope #love

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 years

Just gonna leave this beauty here. 😃😂😁😆

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

🚨 Friends, tomorrow I start my pre-ordination retreat as I’ll be ordained on Sunday and become a Rev. 🚨 Apart from clothes and a Bible, what else do I need or should I take? Oh... and if you pray, please send one up for me. Thanks! #NewRevs

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🥰 Today I say goodbye to Christ Church, Winchester. It’s been a joy to serve there — especially during the pandemic. There’s been tears shared, stories told, and hope ignited.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🌊 Hello from Weston-super-Mare. Here for a few hours to look at the vicarage. Excited to be serving here in a few months time.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

💗 As many clergy, including myself, return to our churches post Easter, let’s remember Romero’s beautiful prayer.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

🤩 Hearing how a Church Warden of 12 years decided to do the Alpha course, to help with numbers, but encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time. They were overcome with joy like never before. 😃

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Twitter, please say Happy Birthday to my sister Carla — who is in hospital but doing well. 🍰🎁🎂

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

There’s nothing more “real” than Jesus, Dave. Cx

David John Mellor

@dave_mellor1

3 years

Get real, Jesus has nothing to do with it 😎

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Here’s a pick-me-up; a beautiful poem by our six-year old. Sun up in the morning alligator snoring when you getting out of bed? Sun up in the morning hippopotamus yawning what’s that dripping on your head? Sun up in the morning rain is also pouring rainbows shining overhead.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Father and son are ready for the Ordination and Consecration of The Bishop of Southampton at St Paul’s. 😀

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Good morning from Sheffield. A delight to be here to support my mate Jordan, who’s becoming a Rev today. 😀 💕 🙌

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Sad to hear the news that @drbexl died this afternoon. Cancer really is crap! There are no winners when it sets in — but Bex faced it with courage. She went with dignity and she kept a delight for life until the very end. Rest in peace and rise in glory, Bex. 🕊

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

11 months

🇮🇪 😆 🍺 Last night it was Compline by gaslight in the most Southerly Church in Ireland, and Guiness in the most Southerly pub!

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Yep, this is me in my pyjamas and in bed preaching. 🛌👇 We were thinking about what we can learn from the story of God interrupting Samuel in his bed: God calls us by name – he knows and loves us before we have even done anything. 💗💖💕

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🏖 Bacon rolls on the beach this morning to celebrate the risen Jesus. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

What do you think Twitter? My ordination stole arrived in the post today. 💖 😊 💗

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

And. It’s. Submitted. 🙌 Here’s to all those who have believed in me. Mad proud of this. 💗

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

Three Revs in a car heading to Oxford? It must be time for the Frstival of Preaching. 🚙 #preaching19

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Today I took my Grandfather’s funeral. Cancer is not sent from God and it will not have the final say because darkness and despair is never the end of the story, it is a comma rather than a full stop in our lives. He showed me that with courage and strength, hope is possible. 👴

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 years

“What will change the nation? Explain why you follow Jesus in one minute with no jargon. That will change the world.” — @JustinWelby

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Just took my very first funeral by myself and it went well. 😅 Hope you’re all having a good day. Cx

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

🤩 It’s called Weston-SUPER-Mare for a reason.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

The terrific Paula Gooder is up on stage and reminding us that the only one thing that can be said about parables with any certainty is that no one thing can be said about them all. Jesus left parables hanging for a reason. We need to make them unfamiliar again.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Friends, I give you the Rev’d Jordan. #NewRevs . 👏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 years

We’re going to be looking at a possible curacy this morning. If you pray, please send one up for us that we will know God’s peace and plan for our next step. Thanks! 🙏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

8 months

🌟 “You leave us better than you found us… your testimony is written in the lives of many other people.” 💖 Marvellous words from +David on +Debbie’s farewell from Winchester. Watch out Peterborough, you’ve got yourselves a fabulous Bishop coming your way. 🤩

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Woohoo, donation 30 complete. Many thanks to the wonderful stuff at @GiveBloodNHS who offer a warm welcome and keep us all save. 🩸🩹 #GiveBlood

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 months

✨ Happy Sunday! ✨ Don’t let the devil steal your joy today, beloveds! 💖

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🎄 Yesterday we spent the day filming the National Prison Christmas Carol Service - please do pray for the team as they pull it together and for the many thousands of prisoners who will watch it on Christmas Day.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

8 months

🙌 Our local pub was packed this evening as we sung our hearts out with Carols and shared the love of Jesus with our town. The joy of Christmas goes everywhere. 🥰

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Here's a helpful flow chart for doing #HybridChurch really well. It was sent to me via a Church Social Media Managers FB page. Hope it's helpful.👇

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

💗 As we welcome #NewRevs today here at Wells Cathedral, let’s also celebrate those like Richard, who been serving Jesus for over 65 years and still going strong.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🕯 Such a joy to celebrate Candlemas with Marianne at St Luke’s this morning. Marianne is holding the Parish of Stanmore in its interregnum and she’s doing such a marvellous job. Please add her to your prayers.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🎉😊💗 From the Bell Tower at Winchester Cathedral, #HappyNewYear . May it be filled with peace and joy.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 years

If you want a selfie with the ABC, then apply for a @YearInGodsTime . And here’s Hannah’s top 🔟 reasons to do it. 👇

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

2 years

🙏 Praying right now over Weston-super-Mare: God we long to see the town renewed. Continue to inspire us to bring your hope to the people of Weston, see lives restored, as we follow the way of Jesus.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

👏 SUPER proud of Bethany who preached this morning for the very first time — she did GOOD.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Now is the time to be the church without walls. Now is the time to be a great neighbour. #lockdown

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Delighted to record a radio service all about #RestorativeJustice . This will be broadcasted on every local BBC radio station at 8am on the 4th July. 📻 If you pray, send one up that many people will find it helpful. 🙏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

9 months

😜 Tonight the church prayed for me as their Vicar —- and what a blessing it was. Vicars need prayers too. Don’t forget to pray for yours (they’ll fighting some pretty BIG battles on your behalf). 🙏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

I’m having a wonderful day in the Parish meeting amazing people and struggling with all the keys. 🔑 #NewRevs

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

What happens when there are several staff team birthdays in a week?🥳 HELTER SKELTER CAKE🎡🎂

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

🤪😜😆 When you invite the congregation to come and ‘conceive’ instead of ‘consume’ communion.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

💕I married someone else today. 💕 A massive privilege to marry David and Claire who are the first couple I’ve ever married.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

🏖 A fabulous day spent in Weston-super-Mare preaching at our Goddaughter’s baptism. Do pray for Talitha as she begins her lifelong journey to God. 🕊

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

1 year

About last night… 🎉🦖🎬 We had 26 St Paul’s youth in the building last night for our big fat film night!!🤩

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

4 years

Heard about a young woman who joined Alpha last night after joining church online during lockdown. We must never forget that God’s promise of hope remains. 🙌

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 months

💖👏👀 As many clergy, including myself, return to our churches post Christmas this week, let’s remember Romero’s beautiful prayer.👇

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 years

It's a packed church here at St Mary the Virgin as we celebrate the ordination of Laura and Tim. This is a beautiful moment. 😊

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 years

What a splendid week. First our little chap Henry was born and now my church placement begins today. 👶 💒 #VicarSchool

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

I give you The Reverends Sophie Cowan. A wonderful friend who was Deaconed just now at Peterborough Cathedral. 🙌💖👏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 years

Wow... these #LondonNYE fireworks are STRONG and STABLE. 😁

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

And so it begins...

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

6 years

From a small community in Uganda to the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral. What an incredible man of God you are Sam. Excited to see your ministry develop. 🙌 #NewRevs

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

5 years

I left school with just 1 GCSE and I felt scared. But a teacher told me that these grades did not reflect my potential. So I took all the help I could and now I’ve got two degrees. Whatever happens, know that you matter and that greater things are yet to come. #GCSEResults2019

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

7 years

Great to be able to steal some Paular's wisdom at #Preaching17 on how to preach difficult texts. She's got a wonderful sense of humour too.

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

8 months

Yes and amen! 🙏

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Revd Craig Philbrick

@CraigPhilbrick

3 years

Thanks all. Benji is stable now. He’s on HDU and being treated with insulin. Prayers for ongoing recovery and the long term with the new diabetes diagnosis would be appreciated. Cx

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