Alec Corio

Rector of East Barnet. Associate Tutor in liturgy at ERMC. Diocesan Inter-Faith Advisor for the Diocese of St Albans.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies No, it's not. That is view is sheer poppycock.

Plenty of other things put them off though.

[GRASSROOTS @GrassrootsLuton]

“We Are Luton”: Faith Leaders Unite Against Hate https://t.co/PpuE7PmdM4

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies And it's off-putting to be told about:
expectations around growth that will be placed on the new priest (as if that will not be shared)
a culture of hard work and busyness within the team (as if that will be coerced)
that everything is significant, impressive or perfect already

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies It's helpful to see real and honest clarity in the publically available profile about:
Church finances
Church building conditions, and works needed
Governance
Who can be contacted for an open conversation
Housing
Pay and conditions (especially for non parochial posts)

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@AnglicanCentre He was extraordinarily kind and helpful when I was doing archival work in Rome during my PhD. His memory is a blessing.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies @OSacrumCorIesu The Albans Way is a really good programme, and it's good that it's going to be rolled out in more areas in the future.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@OSacrumCorIesu @MadsDavies I was having a conversation today about our hope to recruit a children's worker (grant funded) here, and that it's precisely because we don't have high regular attendance from children and young families or a large team of volunteers, that we need to employ in this sort of role.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@OSacrumCorIesu @MadsDavies At least your diocese is running it - whereas here across the border into the wilds of St Albans ...

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@OSacrumCorIesu @MadsDavies Is there any chance you might be able to access the apprentiship scheme that's running in London and Southwark?

https://t.co/bR5E8AIASy

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

The annual Barnet Civic Awards took place last night at Hendon Town Hall.

The awards honoured individuals and organisations that make a significant impact through their voluntary work.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/sncvF4JbRm

[London Diocese @dioceseoflondon]

We are deeply saddened by the stabbing of two members of the Jewish community in Golders Green. Our prayers are with the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbours and reject all forms of hatred and violence.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies @RevLauraBH Without a power of enforcement, the CofE's ability to close churchyards isn't a real benefit and it isn't a good safeguard of these important public spaces and their condition.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies @RevLauraBH As for closed churchyards, I'm afraid that councils don't maintain them well and there's no enforcement mechanism on their duties. That's for lots of reasons, including sensible priorities in council budgets.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@TheOutsider40 @dioceseoflondon I'm very glad you were in Golders Green, Bishop Anderson, in solidarity with our friends in the Jewish community.

Perhaps we can explore how we can do some more inter-faith work across the diocesan border with @diostalbans too, where communities aren't divided by such attacks.

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

@MadsDavies Would you know someone through @SarahKEd ?

[Alec Corio @alec_corio]

St Mary's is advertising for a new director of music and a children's worker.

If you know anyone who might be suitable, and you think they are foolish enough to want to work with me, then please pass on the news about these excellent posts.

https://t.co/4vUxWFC4B8

[London Diocese @dioceseoflondon]

Architects and design teams: Expressions of Interest are invited to re-imagine St Mark, Hamilton Terrace, a Grade II* church in St John’s Wood, following the 2023 fire - a major heritage project with Net Zero Carbon ambition. Deadline 16 Jan 2026.

https://t.co/lAyZPhrDez

[The Diocese of St Albans @diostalbans]

🌍 On Monday night, around 150 people came together for our Diocesan Interfaith Event at St Albans Cathedral.

👉 Read the full story and see the pictures here: https://t.co/iEK4aWTinX

#InterfaithWeek #LivingGodsLove

[The Diocese of St Albans @diostalbans]

🌍 Continuing with our stories for Interfaith Week, we hear from a brilliant initiative called The Barnet Collective, run by St Mary's Church, East Barnet.

👉 Read the story here: https://t.co/lqpZG0vk0H

#InterfaithWeek #Community #FaithInAction