Laura Macdonald

Theology grad | contemplating a masters | interested in gender in the Hebrew Bible | Anglican | #faithfullyLGBT | she/her

[Harry Eccles @Heccles94]

Care work is not a low skilled job. It's simply under-paid and under-recognised.

Stop this nonsense and start recognising those who look after our most vulnerable, whereever they come from.

On behalf of us sane people - thankyou to all overseas care workers

RT if you agree

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

The perfect accompaniment for a train through Germany!

@revkatebottley

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@jembloomfield I had a very similar conversation with someone from church at the weekend - so at least you're in good company?

[Sam W @SamMarkWill]

So, this afternoon I got home to find a lovely letter from @northernassist telling me about how they wanted to prosecute me for using the below ticket to travel on the specified route at a peak time.
I paid £1.90 less than the fare they say I should have paid.
A thread 🧵

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@MAdryaelTong My undergraduate theology degree impressed this upon us in our first year!

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@ScholarPriest I feel extraordinarily lucky that so far all has been asked of me is "can you live within the bounds of the Church's current teaching?" I'm very aware that it could be a lot worse

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@jembloomfield It's my favourite grave in our churchyard. It's just exceedingly excellent

[Lizzi Green 🌈 @LizziGreen2]

You know, the more I think about these riots the more furious I become.

The death of three young girls is an absolute tragedy. I cannot even begin to imagine what it’s like to lose your child to such senseless violence.

And instead of loving them, giving them space to grieve

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@bouledenerfs_ I'm so sorry, Ruth. You're in my prayers. Let me know if you would like a walk or a coffee at any point

[Lisa Timoney/Kate Storey/Naomi Williams @LTimoneyWrites]

A lovely man called David from Vienna found Dad & I’ve spoken to him. He’s ok but obviously very worried because Mum’s still missing with no phone or money & it’s dark now. Thank you so much for sharing this. Will let you know when we’ve found her.

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

The DDO (Diocesan Director of Ordinands for those not in the C of E) has just said “it was nice to meet sweary Laura” before immediately telling me I’m the first candidate to swear in his presence.

I’m counting this as a win

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@oldenoughtosay Little Snoring, just down the road from Great Snoring

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

I have spent much of this weekend wrestling with my calling after everything that has come out from the CEEC and others.

I spent the evening with other LGBTQIA+ Christians, painting signs for Nottingham Pride. It was exactly what I needed, and my soul feels lighter now

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

@ruth_hw As a lesbian in discernment, I needed to hear this today. Thank you

[Chris Alvino @ChrisAlvino]

I still can't get over how bad AI has become. And this is coming from a computer scientist who spent over a decade studying and programming AI.

I fucking LOVE AI, but here are 10 reasons I absolutely fucking hate it now, a 🧵 ...

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 The deadline to register to vote is TONIGHT at 23:59

If you haven't already, register to vote here: https://t.co/zQcTb8BlJj

[Canterbury Cathedral @CburyCathedral]

1/2 - Same-sex couples already in civil partnerships or civil marriages, or who have sealed a covenanted friendship, can now be offered Prayers of Love and Faith at Canterbury Cathedral, following a unanimous decision by the Dean and governing Chapter.

[Laura Macdonald @LauraDMacdonald]

For two months I have shared an interesting fact a day with my team (having spent 30 mins listing facts in a meeting).

I have shared all the "off the top of my head" facts, and forgotten all the ones I mentally earmarked over the weekend.

Let me know your favourite facts!