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2 years

Dear anonymous Twitter follower who decided that this handwritten letter was appropriate to send to my place of work. Shame on you.

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4 years

Heckled at tonight by drunk chaps who shouted that the NT says women can’t preach. I heckled back by preaching. #ClergyMaltClub

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This is what a priest looks like. Vitriol can get in the bin. Hate finds no home here. Men and male priests, let’s hear some encouragement for our sisters and gender non conforming priests. #ThisIsWhatAPriestLooksLike

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4 years

So, rather unexpectedly my Twitter blew up about female preachers. Know this... God has given women a voice, and I for one am not afraid to use it. Tell your stories, Gals. Tell them with authenticity and vulnerability.

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3 years

My precious pup has got a cancerous lump, due to be removed tomorrow morning. I can’t think beyond tomorrow, but if you’re the praying kind, we’d love what you’ve got.

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In the sight of God, And in the love of God, And in the embrace of God Today, Molly and I got Civilly Partnered We are delighted ♥️

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4 years

Same-sex love is not shameful, it is holy There. I said it.

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3 years

Today a member of the congregation came out to me. She said I’m the first person she’s felt safe to tell in Church She is in her 70s I’m both humbled at her offering of truth and furious at the Church for making her hide for so many years.

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4 years

So I may have ‘come out’ and revealed my sexual ethics to my congregations in a pre-recorded video set to release tomorrow reflecting on the darkness of Advent and of *that* video. How terrifying that it hangs in the air until tomorrow... 😬🙏🏼😬🙏🏼

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3 years

Every day I pass a lady on my dog walk who has dementia Every day she asks me if I’ll dance with her And so we dance while she sings ‘I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m aliiiiiive’ 😭❤️

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3 years

Let’s have a moment for single clergy coping with Christmas/the world/illness/Covid crap with family miles away and so are doing this solo. It is such hard & exhausting work. You are brilliant, I see you, keep going you hero!!

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2 years

I could not be more proud. My first pride as an out bisexual clergy woman. Feeling threatened and judged by no one and wholly and wonderfully loved. And so I shouted it from the rooftops @pompey_pride

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2 years

Here’s one for the haters. My first Eucharist as President @PortsmouthCath exactly one year on from priesting. Here’s to me, and Jesus, for this crazy vocation.

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3 years

Today some visitors from India who are catholics popped into the back of church as I was taking a baptism. They said they’d never seen a female priest before, then very quickly asked for a blessing. What a joy.

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3 years

Joy of all joys. WELP 😭😭😭

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3 years

He’s home. Very dosed up and lethargic and not the cheeky Alfie I know but his tail still wags and he’s safe. Continued prayers and good thoughts much appreciated for us both.

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3 years

Well this was a surprise for my Saturday morning! ❤️ I said yes ❤️🤣😉

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4 years

Yes. Yes I am single. Yes. Yes this is all for me. No, no I don’t want to share.

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4 years

Masked older man in the street: “When’s this all going to end, Rev?!” Me: “Oh I don’t know but I’ll put in a word.” Older man: “thanks love.” ☺️

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10 months

So, my Curacy is done. Tomorrow I move to Gloucester, with no job secured and no clear next step. But I go knowing that is where Molly is. And where Molly is, there is life and love in abundance.

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2 months

What does this queer priest do, partnered to the best human in all the land when the church berates our very existence and denies its blessing? Baptise babies, bless homes, say mass, meet grief with love, be unashamedly proud of who God has made me to be.

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5 months

It is my joy to announce that I have accepted the role of Associate Vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey. I look forward to working with the local community in Priors Park and with specific responsibility for children and families. Licensing @ Pentecost evensong - final deets tbc.

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4 years

This is my #beautifulstory queer face (and now I’m well and truly out... 😬) who has this week prayed with a deceased man and widow and today took his funeral.

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3 years

Purity culture told me that my body was shameful. That my body should be denied, safeguarded, delicate. That my body was a temptation to men. Rather I have discovered Gods profound healing, freedom and deep joy in all my bodily goodness. And I celebrated it. All of it.

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3 years

We are fearfully and wonderfully made on this #BiVisibilityDay Oh and just a reminder… bisexuality does not = promiscuity.

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2 years

Something beautiful is happening in my life at the moment and I am relentlessly grateful and happy and joyful and I want to keep it all to myself but also shout it from the rooftops. So there you go, Twitter, a little timeline cleanse.

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3 years

Older gent outside supermarket: Are you a minister? Me: I am indeed! OG: It is so wonderful to see such a vibrant young woman around here doing what you are doing, thank you! DAY. MADE.

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3 years

In a mere 26 days I get ordained as Priest. These are my homemade ember cards. I would so appreciate your prayers as I prepare 🙏🏼

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2 years

Some personal news: it was announced this morning that I will be completing my curacy at Portsmouth Cathedral, meaning an imminent move off-island. I’m excited and relieved, and ready for the next chapter.

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3 years

Honesty tweet: I’m struggling So much so I’ve been signed off So if you are struggling today, I see you, I’m with you, we face this together

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3 years

Wedding at Cana sermon tip: WHEELIE BIN! Around 150 gallons is around 3x wheelie bins, way more than the gathering could even drink. Take your wheelie bin to church. Evidences the abundant generosity of Jesus. And credit me 😉

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2 years

I’ve just had a solo lunch in Wagamamas after church (in my collar) and I have never been stared at so much in my life. I’m telling myself it’s because my hair looks great today!

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3 years

In the last week I’ve been called a satanist, a fake, monstrous, evil, abusive, not a real priest…. Well guess what, this priest is blessed by God to be a blessing to the last, the lost, and the least. And that’s what’s getting me out of bed today.

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3 years

First time presiding this morning. I’m early and no one is here yet so I’m taking a breath outside with the birds. Hold me this morning as I hold you all at the holy table where all is made new 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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2 years

Quick reminder: God’s greatest blessing is not marriage and children. And for those at the back: God’s greatest blessing is not marriage and children.

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1 year

Happiness is Molly-shaped. The Revd. @MollyBoot1 , my best friend, IPA drinker, silly song maker, jigsaw puzzle sorter, adventure seeker & sleepy compline partner. Happy Ordination Day!!! Cheers to you, cheers to us! ♥️

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3 months

Ministry at Tewkesbury Abbey is going well, thank you for your prayers & support. They have the best vergers in the whole of the UK. Seriously though, I’m thriving and it’s the greatest gift.

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3 years

So I’ve taken the plunge and booked into a swanky spa hotel for a night away - on my own. The solo dinner experience is joyful and the bed is enormous. The dream. ✌🏻

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3 years

I’m taking on a thankful lent. I’ve bought several packs of thank you cards and will be writing them each day to those who have blessed me, loved me, championed me. I’m taking up a thankful lent. Join me?

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3 years

I just got a RIDICULOUS discount on an expensive swim wetsuit just because I’m clergy. The owner looked at me, with tears in his eyes, and said ‘you’ll never know how much it means that you’re here’ I blessed him and his business and thanked God for beautiful encounters

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4 months

Tomorrow I am licensed as Associate Vicar of this holy place. Pray for them as they receive me and all I am and pray for me as I meet them on this crazy journey of life. 6pm. I’d love your prayers 🙏🏼

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3 years

In a week of much sadness, take a wedding. Joy restored.

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3 years

This week I came face to face with someone who said I should be removed from public ministry because of my sexuality And so I talked all the more about how all sexuality is healthy and beloved by God.

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3 years

Tomorrow I become a priest. I would love for you to join me online here at 4pm if you are able

Ordination of Priests 2021 — Portsmouth Cathedral

Three new priests will be ordained at this special service in our cathedral.

www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

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1 year

To the lady who told me to ‘wash my mouth out’ when I told her I had a same-sex partner… …may God bless you with grace and understanding for those for whom love is wild and beautiful and gentle and free. 🌈

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2 years

Hot take: varying Church service times for the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Sundays in the month won’t attract new visitors.

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4 years

I’ve reached 2000 followers. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m a gobby Yorkshire queer Rev who loves life, banter and Jesus. I’ll remind you over and over that you are loved by God and are worthy of love. 💛

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3 years

Champagne on a Monday? Yes lads. And yes, it is Champagne 🙄

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3 years

Today I swam in the sea. Today a 12 year old girl said to her mum “look, those ladies are swimming, I want to swim too” And so she swam, wetsuit-togged. And I cheered and whooped at her bravery.

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3 years

Heading headlong into ordination retreat today, starting with a lovely coffee and sit down on the ferry to the big island. Will be off here for a short while & I’d so appreciate your prayers while I become a priest. Big love to you, Twitter fam 💛

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3 years

We’ve been told we have around 6 months left of each other’s company. His health is fragile, but his company is fabulous. I’m gutted but planning 6 months of adventures, treats and joy to send him off in style 💔😭

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3 years

The roar of the wedding party as I enter their reception must mean I did a good job. I’ll take that. Thank you Jesus 🙏🏼

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3 years

The hardest thing about doing ministry is doing it as a single person. After tricky meetings or events there is no one to cut the corners off For those doing ministry solo, I see you, you are loved and brave and courageous. We do this together

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2 years

Unpopular opinion: this Sunday I am not preaching the gospel according to Clinton Cards

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3 years

Get ya lovely melons! £100 a pop!

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3 years

The words ‘limiting’ and ‘factor’ are beyond painful to those clergy new in the job who have faced their hardest year in ministry alone and through a global pandemic. And so I’m taking a break for a little while. Peace, my friends 🙏🏼

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2 years

It’s my final day as curate in the Newport parish on the IOW. I’m preaching and presiding 3x back to back. I’m already exhausted and it’s only 6.30am. God, go with me. God, be with them. 🙏🏼

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22 days

A conversation with my non-tweeting mum recently led to her saying ‘Twitter is part of your ministry, it’s part of being visible and authentic. It’s very Hannah’ So here we are being sunny and visible and queer and authentic. ♥️

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Nearly two years ago, I met my favourite person. What a joy. What a gift of God. Completely delighted to love you and to be loved by you, @HannahBarraclo8 . ✨

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11 months

I don’t have the emotional capacity for more papers telling me that my love isn’t holy or good or edifying. So instead @MollyBoot1 and I will just hang on to each other until this storm passes.

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3 years

The most glorious of days swimming in a lake, reservoir and plunge pool with the ever gorge @revkatebottley BEST. DAY. EVER.

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10 months

This morning, on this #safeguardingsunday I am finding the bravery to speak out about the abuse I received at the hands of the church. At the hands of a theological training institution there to care for me. Today I’ll speak truth to power.

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2 years

I made it and I’m still smiling. One of my fave ladies brought in a white rose flag to celebrate my last day, with the words ‘Ta-ra our lass. Go do it for the girls.’ And so onwards I go…

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2 years

Your reminder that bisexuality *does not* = promiscuity

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3 years

On this #LesbianVisibilityDay we praise all those glorious lady lesbian Vicars doing all they can to turn the tide on the tirade of homophobia in the Church

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3 years

Happy @skinnydipday to one and all

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3 years

I’m here. It’s time. #clergymaltclub #clergychampagneclub Alfie wonders what this God forsaken hour is and I presided at my first midnight, without being heckled… I’d say that was a win. Cheers friends, Merry Christmas 💛

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3 years

So I may have joined the team #Believe @marksandspencer

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2 years

My very first Valentine. What a kind-hearted, gentle, intelligent and wise human this one is. To love and be loved in return is the greatest gift. 🌈💛

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2 years

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone whose love – of all kinds – adds light and colour and fabulous, quirky, queer joy to this world. And, the happiest Valentine’s Day of all to @HannahBarraclo8 , who has brought more love into my life than I knew it could hold. 🌈

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3 years

Hello to all the followers I’ve gathered who think I’m marrying @josierones Whilst you’re here….You’re loved. You matter. Who you are matters. Be blessed today 🙏🏼

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11 months

And yet once again, Molly and I depart before the sun has risen, for another week apart. Each baptising, presiding, preaching and leading worship in our contexts and communities. This is holiness. But gosh is it hard doing it with 100 miles distance.

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4 years

(Controversial) Hot take #2 : God’s number 1 blessing isn’t marriage and children. It is to be loved and to love the One who created you.

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2 years

I’ve amassed an enormous number of you in the last week. You are loved, every inch of your being, every failure and flaw, as with God there are no shadows. Thank you for all the love 💛

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3 years

Clear LFT so off to burns night at church. Vowed to sit next to the person with the best alcohol selection. Wish me luck! 🤣

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3 months

Nearly a month at Tewkesbury Abbey. I’m not sure of the birettaquette yet but I’m getting there… What a deeply joy-filled place this is to minister within.

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3 years

Just swam a mile in this. A RUDDY MILE!! 🏊‍♀️

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2 years

Shoutout to the chap who spotted me buying wine in Lidl post-funeral, who asked ‘do you have to buy it as well as consecrate it?!’ And I respond ‘it’s been a hard week’.

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3 years

Getting my eyebrows waxed (in-between meetings) in my dog collar and the beautician wants to talk about heaven and hell This. This is why I do what I do

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4 years

(Socially distanced) Walking with an older lady in the congregation yesterday when she stops, looks me in the eye and says ‘love is love, Hannah, love whoever you feel called to love’. And cue 😭😭😭😭

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3 years

No idea how I’ve managed to gather 3000 followers... But as you’re all here... You are loved, with every bit of your hurting, angry, disappointed, abandoned and questioning bits. Every bit of you is loved, and made for love.

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3 years

I’ve always felt that #clergymaltclub on Christmas Eve feels like joining a boys club (let’s face it, that’s the CofE 🙄) and so this year I’m championing #clergychampageclub open to all!

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Beautiful, faithful LGBTQI+ siblings in Christ. You are worthy. Worthy of full inclusion at the table of reconciliation. You are free. Free to embody the fullness of your baptism. You are a part of the great cloud of witnesses. And are so loved.

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2 years

In Lidl part II: man spots me, looks me up and down, checks out my Docs and dog collar and says ‘rock and roll vicar, nice one’. To which I reply ‘thank you’. Him, slow nod ‘you’re very welcome.’

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4 years

The last few days my tweets have received a lot of love. I am immensely grateful. But there has been one single comment that rocked me. One homophobic, bigoted comment which made me feel small. Well, hey, big guy, thank you for putting the fire in my belly to do what I do.

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3 years

Gah, being a single female Priest in *all of this* is hard work. I’m tired of having to assert myself and my boundaries, tired of missing gentleness and physical touch, tired of claiming myself and my voice as valid.

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2 years

When the public stare, point and laugh at the collar, I just wish they knew that I’d just been to anoint a dying person.

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4 years

My stole. Based on the Japanese art Kintsugi. Broken pottery is repaired with lacquer made from gold, so that, the break is highlighted rather than disguised. A parable in the modern form. God, when he heals our brokenness, it does not hide our history 1/2

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4 years

Wouldn’t this place be much nicer if we *chose* not to take offence if none was intended? I am a tired clergy person, tweeting as a tired clergy person. With never any offence meant.

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3 years

YAH. I think I’ve won Twitter today! Wordle 216 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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3 years

Best ordination card. Yes. Yes and Amen.

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3 months

Happy Pride Month! Alfie is proud to have two mums who love each other, love God and love God’s church. #pridemonth

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3 years

Today the funeral director promised me a hug when this* is all over. Funeral directors are the best sorts of people. They know loss and they know love. *gestures wildly at this sh*t-show

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3 years

Just had the most amazing conversation with the sex shop owner round the corner from Church. He apologised. Told him there was no need to apologise. Ministry is bloody tough but bloody beautiful.

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This moment is one where I had an enormous palpitation and couldn't quite believe what I was doing But this is not about me. This is ever-increasingly about God's grace. God's abundant, miraculous, offensive and never-ending grace.

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4 years

You can take the girl out of Yorkshire...

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3 years

Three years ago, a former pastoral tutor offered me ‘alternative therapies’ That letter has mortified me. There are school chaplains, DDO’s, priests etc who continue to will teach that sexuality and gender cannot be anything but heteronormative. Lord, have mercy.

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2 years

Today I turned 34. I have never been happier or more contented with life in all its colour than right here, right now. To all my glorious pals, thank you for loving me so well. It means everything.

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2 years

A beautiful Muslim woman just told me that I have a beautiful heart that radiates into my face. We spoke about priests, sin, fasting, cleansing and beauty. These liminal spaces being a priest fully present in our surroundings is what I am made for.

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3 years

Today I travel back to the island to pick up my curacy after some time off I have had what can only be described as an adrenaline detox. I’m scared I’ll be in that same space again Good thoughts and prayers most appreciated 🙏🏼

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2 years

There are some deeply hurtful, inarticulate and theologically shallow interpretations of scripture circulating on Twitter asking God to ‘drive wedges’ between faithful, loving same-sex relationships & the church. We exist. We will not be silenced. We ask God for justice & mercy

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