Mark Laynesmith

Anglican Chaplain, University of Reading. Academic Dean, Lambeth Research Degrees in Theology.

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

Carbon emissions have fallen in Reading by 57% since 2005 according to the latest government figures.

Reading borough has seen the 12th largest reduction in CO2 emissions out of 384 local authorities in the UK.

Let's keep the momentum going!

https://t.co/zGD56DbXRp

[Rachel Treweek @BishGloucester]

Bishops call on UK government to take action over West Bank settler violence | Anglicanism | The Guardian https://t.co/MBKUoLJoSk

[Uni of Reading @UniofReading]

The @UniofReading has achieved 3 Star Fairtrade University status from @FairtradeUK. ⭐

We are the only university in the UK to receive this top-level status in the current award cycle, and only the second institution ever to reach this level!

Read more: https://t.co/JhYrK3tSJB

[William Dalrymple @DalrympleWill]

Well said.
The Guardian view on Palestine Action: if red paint is terrorism, what isn’t?
https://t.co/4gVWlpqYR8

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

❌ Myth: Every tea farmer in Kenya earns a fair wage
✅ Truth: Only 1 in 5 Kenyan tea farmers make enough to support their families

Many struggle with low wages, harsh working conditions and the impact of climate change 🍃

Sign our #BrewItFair petition!

https://t.co/nhSH8rblZC

[Eastreadingcommunity @Eastreadingcom]

Reading Hydro CBS is completely run by volunteers and they are looking for some more people to join their team.
This Volunteers' Week why not see if there is a role for you? https://t.co/zngBGXSvjF

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

At least three journalists have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Anglican Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, it was reported on Thursday. The Archbishop of York has joined the Archbishop in Jerusalem, Dr Hosam Naoum, in condemning the incident https://t.co/ha3l4Lom0r

[🟣Uri Weltmann אורי וולטמן أوري فلطمان @uriweltmann]

Standing Together's activists deployed in the Old City of Jerusalem, to come between local Palestinian residents and Far-Right settlers, who commemorate "Jerusalem Day" by going on a racist rampage.

We're here to document the violence, de-escalate, and help protect people. 🟣

[Ekklesia Network @Ekklesia_co_uk]

Israeli settlers force about 150 Palestinians to leave their West Bank village https://t.co/FB9BmnoKum

[Ihab Hassan @IhabHassane]

Happening now: 1,000 Jews and Palestinians are gathered at the Gaza border, holding photos of Palestinian children killed by Israeli airstrikes and Israeli hostages still held by Hamas—demanding an end to the war and the release of the hostages.

[Caroline Lucas @CarolineLucas]

WTF? If Govt can’t even agree to this, which costs them zero & with no down-sides, what hope that it will step up to the bigger nature challenges we face? This is a *popular* policy, for heavens sake. Obstinate tin-eared stupidity doesn’t come close
https://t.co/gh0wavpcm5

[Mark Laynesmith @Mark_Laynesmith]

"nations have a right to self-defence ... yet ... this is no longer a defensive war, but a war of aggression ... We support and applaud all those Jewish voices, both inside and outside of Israel, that are courageously pressing the Israeli Government to end the war"

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/nJX2L2AFik

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is beyond description, beyond atrocious & beyond inhumane.

A policy of siege & starvation makes a mockery of international law. The blockade against humanitarian aid must end immediately.

This is a moment for moral clarity & action.

[Paul @PaulMay9115]

Nigel Farage has released ReformUK’s “manifesto” via the Daily Mail, and it’s every bit as unhinged and unserious as you’d expect.
Let’s break it down—with facts.
🧵

[Daniel Sugarman @Daniel_Sugarman]

A humble, unassuming individual with Peruvian roots who has worn a red hat up until now, you say?

[Dr Ruth Valerio @ruthvalerio]

Thank you God for this man. His humility, life of simplicity & service to people in poverty were beautiful to see. And his encyclical Laudato Si' was groundbreaking - reminding us that we share a common home with all creation & calling us to an 'integral ecology'
#PopeFrancis

[Jill Segger @quakerpen]

Social Media makes it possible to share thoughts instantly at a global scale. It may therefore enable some of the worst kinds of human communication.
"Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?"
- Lao Tzu
#PauseBeforePosting.

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

Church of England bishops have issued a statement sharing "grief, sorrow and outrage" with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican-run hospital.

Read the full statement at https://t.co/VMTeKqcU4s.

[Mark Laynesmith @Mark_Laynesmith]

Pleased to see my article on Augustine of Canterbury's mission to the Anglo-Saxons published today. Open access! Longer version of a paper given at Leeds IMC last year. @UniRdg_GCMS https://t.co/WbaB2MkSde

[Mark Laynesmith @Mark_Laynesmith]

And so what does a young adult do who can't work and hasn't got family support? BBC News - Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
https://t.co/mm2Q3bsbBH