The Bells were ringing out for the first time since the pandemic at a packed St Bartholomew Horley @SouthwarkCofE for a combined Benefice and community service giving thanks for the successful tower and spire restoration project - Kindle in our hearts O Lord the fire of your love
"The Home Office has published the economic impact assessment for its illegal migration bill. It shows the government thinks it will cost £169,000 per person to send asylum seekers to Rwanda."
I wonder what it would bring to the economy to grant them leave to stay and work here?
A different bishop is on duty each day in the House of Lords this week, reading prayers at the start of each day and taking part in the business of the House. Today it is @CottrellStephen , on Tuesday @Bishopviv1 , Wednesday @BishManchester and on Thursday @BishopSouthwark
… not forgetting our 7 pioneer curates bringing our total to a magnificent 26 - grateful to @willscookson and our Vocations Team for encouraging and supporting this important strand @SouthwarkCofE
Great joy at the ordination of deacons @Southwarkcathed to serve in parishes across @SouthwarkCofE and a warm welcome to their families including that of @JustinWelby - grateful to the Archbishop for sending out our new deacons with a message of encouragement and blessing us all
As part of the Windrush commemoration this week, it was wonderful to welcome Bishop Michael, Bishop of Barbados to @SouthwarkCofE,who preached today at @croydonminster. A challenging sermon, recognising the many ways this country was built back better by faith-filled Windrushers
Enjoying a celebration of Lay Ministry Day at St Benedict’s Centre St Augustine’s theological college exploring Anna Chaplaincy @SouthwarkCofE@ReigateDeanery l