Emma Wilkinson

Christian
Priest
CofE Curate
Big fan of Jesus, Bradford and Theology

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@thevicarswife At one church there’s a pedestal updated seasonally (usually fake flowers, except Easter).
At my other two, a weekly supermarket bouquet goes in a vase. I think the bouquet in a vase model is the future... it’s far easier for people to commit to than an “arranging” rota.

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@NedLunn Excellent news! Many blessings on you, Philippa and baby!!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Honourable 2024 mentions go to the new job, new house, old/new housemate combination, to my Mum's wedding and getting to see Taylor Swift at Wembley!

Here's to hoping for slightly more smooth sailing and just as much adventure in 2025! Let's go!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

2024: The year of the unexpected where literally nothing turned out how I thought it was going to

A year of lots of endings, some beginnings, many adventures and of being reminded that one of the privileges of priesthood is being present with the dying & rejoicing in new life

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Thankful for 14 years in Christ, for the gifts of baptism and Christ's Church and for the enduring joy of following Jesus.

12 yr old Emma would be baffled/ ecstatic to be a priest 14yrs later but baffled/disappointed my handwriting hasn't improved in that time!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

A day of joy! First Easter as a priest and the sixth anniversary of my Confirmation... Both gifts from God because of the empty tomb, and the reality of Jesus' resurrection life!

Thankful that following the Risen Christ has led me here...

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Grateful for priesthood, for our shared life in the CofE, and for being four years younger than the anniversary of women priests in the CofE!

'He is your praise; he is your God who has done for you these great and awesome things that your own eyes have seen.' Deu 10:21

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@bmcasey925 Merry Christmas! It was an absolute joy!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Thankful for friends to share ministry with and a 2nd year in #clergymaltclub *

Absolutely hyped to celebrate Holy Communion in the morning... Loving my first Christmas as a priest

*We're drinking Appletiser in the fanciest glasses we could find

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Can confirm celebrating Holy Communion on Christmas Day for the first time is worth all the hype!!

Lord Jesus, accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God.

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

Thankful for friends to share ministry with and a 2nd year in #clergymaltclub *

Absolutely hyped to celebrate Holy Communion in the morning... Loving my first Christmas as a priest

*We're drinking Appletiser in the fanciest glasses we could find

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

This is wonderful news for God's Church!

When I was training, @michael_volland gave himself as as prayerfully to 7:30am BCP Communion on a Wednesday with a congregation of 2-5 of us as he did to anything else
This is one small but important reason he'll make a cracking bishop!

[Ridley Hall, Cambridge @RidleyHall]

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Dr Michael Volland, Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, for election as Bishop of Birmingham, in succession to The Right Reverend David Urquhart, following his retirement. https://t.co/6Ov46hoUva

[Amy Mantravadi @AmyMantravadi]

Reformation personalities as Taylor Swift GIFS: A thread

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@OurCofELike @NJPK83 @SThomasKT @stmaryabbots Enjoy your week! Looking forward to following it!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@Goodey3shoes @OurCofELike It's been a joy!

[OurCofELike @OurCofELike]

‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord. ‘Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@samhwilson @OurCofELike This is very kind of you!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

I've had quite the week doing @OurCofELike and while it's been enjoyable and really interesting, I am looking forward to handing on the baton in the morning!

[OurCofELike @OurCofELike]

Not quite signing off yet- I still have some excellent funeral advice to put into my notes for the morning!

But before I forget, I'd love to say thank you for letting my share an insight into my week this week!

I hope it's been an encouragement to others as well as to me!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

This week I am actually using Twitter- over on @OurCofELike if you're interested in what a week in the life of a Curate in Bradford might look like!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@AnnaRowlands1 Exciting youre in Yorkshire! There is a lido in Illkely about 30 mins away https://t.co/kjpu3UAJIR but other people might be able to suggest closer!

[Emma Wilkinson @ChristianEmma_]

@laitywatters @ChristieGilf Never has 'Hear the Gospel of our Lord' sounded quite so aggressive...