@CHatzaw I’ve met people who were ordained because they wanted a respectable job/to follow in daddy’s footsteps/they knew the Bishop well/couldn’t think what else to do, that kind of thing. I’d hope they don’t make up the majority, though.
@L_Marsh21 @hinsley_revrob I think, in some churches at least, you’d then become part of the “them”, those who are ministered to, rather than part of the “us” who minister.
This week, I attended the John of the Cross: Carmel, Desire, and Transformation conference at @StMarysIoT. I heard some great papers, and even delivered one of my own, receiving really useful feedback. It was also a real privilege to be able to attend a conference in person!
Gemma King – ‘The writings of Anna Buchan and the Clerical Novel Tradition’ and Emma Mavin – ‘Desire and the Transformation of Suffering in John of the Cross and Catherine of Siena’ [2/6]
Today we held our annual @uoedivinity Postgraduate (PG) Colloquium. Our PG students presented brilliant papers and our Rector @DKAYEMBE gave an inspiring speech about tackling racism @EdinburghUni. Special thanks to @EmmaWildWood1 and @CatholicSara for making it possible.
@ellisamitylight I'm hoping for hybrid - I'm looking forward to attending things in-person, but I've been able to attend many more conferences virtually this year than I otherwise would, so I'd like to see a both/and option!
The video of Prof. Lisa Isherwood's talk on "The Changing Face of Queer Theology" for LGBT+ History Month and the 175 Anniversary of @uoedivinity is now live!
https://t.co/HHcKjbMLCr