Gary Hopkins

Practical theologian • preacher • writer • musician ✨ Holy mischief, loud joy... and plenty of quirkiness.

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Need inclusive, justice-seeking worship resources for the Revised Common Lectionary? Then this is the book for you… https://t.co/g3hykH3Uuq #lectionary #prayers #worship

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Many of you will be thinking ahead to services and activities after Christmas. I've put together some free resources to help those of you leading worship or groups. https://t.co/ksdGIFQGeK #christmas #epiphany #prayers #preachers #worship

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Exciting Research Opportunity
https://t.co/yQsuUBWu4K

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A Celebration of Chaplaincy
with the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference
Tuesday 14th January 2025, 7pm - 8pm, online
https://t.co/Hxa6wHFhlv

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@DavidSpademan Another part of the conversation in episode 3 of the #chaplaincychain #podcast explores myths & stereotypes associated with chaplaincy. Yes there are differences between church based ministry & chaplaincy but as @GaryHop says there are also similarities https://t.co/p6aBSmNrl6

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Delve into the latest Chaplaincy Chain Podcast episode where I share some views about chaplaincy being an important part of the Church's ministry in serving the world
https://t.co/pAXaNHzVz3

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We've had a gap, but delighted episode 3 the next link in our #chaplaincychain #podcast is now out exploring chaplaincy vs/& the church. Listen here https://t.co/p6aBSmNrl6 or where you get your podcasts @RBWilson80 @Markrology @SarahFCG @secraney @GaryHop @DavidSpademan

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New episode of The Chaplaincy Chain Podcast now available #chaplaincy
https://t.co/pAXaNHzVz3

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Retreat for Local Lay-Pastors: Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom
Led by Gill Dascombe, Former Vice-President of the Methodist Conference
25th– 27th of February 2025 at St Columba’s Retreat Centre, Woking, Surrey. Only £150.
Booking form: https://t.co/eqPbVfN9Cx

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@dougmswanney Wow! A year already! Congrats and blessings ❤️

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In the second episode of the #chaplaincychain podcast we explore journey's into chaplaincy. This quote from @rev_graceallick exemplifies how rewarding a ministry it can be.

https://t.co/ssp35tIHGa.

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Episode 2 of the #chaplaincychain podcast is now live on the website exploring stories of how people move into chaplaincy. Thanks to @GaryHop for the hard work behind the scenes. https://t.co/ssp35tIHGa @rev_graceallick @RBWilson80 @Markrology @SarahFCG

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Delighted to have been part of making this podcast happen... https://t.co/eLflNjLKBa #chaplaincy

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What a wonderful day connecting with these awesome higher education chaplains #chaplaincy

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Want to explore ways of engaging in God's mission? Want to find a way of connecting with the local community? Wondering if #chaplaincy might provide your Christian community with a model to serve others? Check out the popular Chaplaincy Everywhere course
https://t.co/0skMuwfLLM

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Meet Kate, or should I say Linda the bad manager? This TikTok account is great at highlighting poor leadership practice to help people become great leaders. The art of satire really does help us recognise problems and gets the conversation going...
https://t.co/Bb6w12V5gm

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The UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy is hoping to recruit at least one voluntary Lay Director to assist with the work of the Board [lay director in this context means someone who is not a registrant/chaplain].

https://t.co/YYrz9sNO4T

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@Carolmkidd2 @Caraway18 @brfcharity Thank you so much

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We're interested in how chaplains’ understandings of discipleship relate to their chaplaincy role and work, and what we might learn about discipleship in a range of contexts. So we're asking chaplains to respond to this survey: https://t.co/G9kgtFZxuW

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Are you journeying towards accreditation as a Local Lay-Pastor? Are you in a Local Lay-Pastor role, and not yet accredited? Have you started to take some of the Local Lay-Pastor modules at @CliffCollege? Then this is the group for you.

https://t.co/BRtsUG4aTq

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"Famously described as owing more to Methodism than Marxism, the party has been historically shaped by Christian critiques of excessive individualism and social inequality. Keir Hardie, Labour’s first leader, was a lay preacher."

https://t.co/KVx8Pdz3m3