Got into office. Decided that today was a 'coffee before 10am' day. Made mug of coffee. Sat back at desk. Left mug of coffee by kettle. Didn't notice for 5 minutes. How's your Wednesday started? (I mean, at least I proved myself right about the needing coffee sooner rather than later part ...)

No cheating, post your lock screen.

Dreadnought Holiday@dreadships.bsky.social · yesterday

No cheating, post your lock screen

Yf you spye a fadid signe at the syde of the roade that saith 'V short leagues to the Shack of Love'

Everyone should have a hype man like this in their life 🙌🏼 Might change my name to Franklin and play this on loop 😂

It's back. Southwark Cathedral has announced the return of its Summer Organ Festival. Starting tonight (3rd August) it runs on every Monday until 31st August celebrating the rich tradition and versatility of the Cathedral’s renowned T.C. Lewis organ. Enjoy ⤵️ https://ow.ly/a1Sf50ZuLAX

Southwark Cathedral - Summer Organ Festival - The Association of English Cathedrals

Southwark Cathedral has announced the return of its Summer Organ Festival, welcoming internationally acclaimed organists from across the UK and Europe for

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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the Sisters of the Christian Retreat, and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at The House of Prayer in Surrey. They have a busy programme of retreats and quiet days throughout the year - why not visit? www.christian-retreat.org/our-programme

This is a genuine banger, and while I probably haven't heard it since it was originally released, it's surprising how many of the words I remember. But that's because it can't possibly be 35 years ago ...

archivetvmusings@archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 4d ago

Top of the Pops (1st August 1991). Voice Of The Beehive are at number 24 with Monsters And Angels.

IT'S RAINING!! Probably won't last long, though ...

In 1926, none of my grandparents had reached the age of 10. My great-grandmothers, therefore, were probably domestic servants, housewives, or working in the Stoke potbanks. My great-grandfathers were similarly either in the potteries, or in coalmining in Stoke or south Wales (as far as I know).

Scornflake Grrrl@scornflakegrrrl.bsky.social · 6d ago

So in 1926 my dad’s dad probably was already working for a coal merchant probably still in a relatively junior role (he was born 1904) and my dad’s mum was a housewife. My mum’s dad was still a teenager at the time but he later became a GP. Mum’s mum was a housewife too. And she died in 1951.

Discworld QOTD, from Thud!

Micah@rincewind.run · last wk.

Discworld QOTD, from Making Money

Okay weird Anglican Bluesky, if I were to commission an icon, who should I approach? This is pretty hypothetical so far, but do send me links to your favourite independent Christian artists... ✝️⚓

The next online Oasis (Quiet) day will reflect on the life and witness of St Clare of Assisi, and is on 11th August. Find out more or book your place on www.oasisdays.org.uk

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the Community of Aidan and Hilda, and for all who seek refreshment with Holy Island Retreats. Find out more, or book your own retreat, on aidanandhilda.org.uk/properties/ #retreat #prayeroftheweek

Please take a moment out of your day to marvel at the balletic poise, calm elegance and graceful athleticism of the panda.

Are you a teacher in a Church of England school? Do you need a retreat now the school holidays have started to recharge your batteries? We can help finance this! Find out more (or share this with your friends) on promotingretreats.org/bursary

Not disagreeing with the harm which Calvinism (and adjacent thinking) can cause, BUT - I've long thought that both Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace would be fantastic drag names (the other parts of TULIP, not so much, sadly ...). If anyone wants to take this up, I won't charge commission 😆!

CZEdwards@czedwards.bsky.social · 2w ago

Calvinism is Christianity’s glitter. It gets EVERYWHERE, it doesn’t wash off, you can move houses three times and you will still find it, and it’s just a pollutant making messes.

Have you recently been ordained deacon or licensed as a Reader/LLM, or know someone who has? Don't forget to take advantage of your complimentary membership of the Association for Promoting Retreats! Ask your DDO or email us directly to find out more. Promotingretreats.org

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness:

Ruth@bouledenerfs.bsky.social · 3w ago

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.

Bugger - I doubt we'll get another chance in this game. #RSAvWAL 🏉

I don't know why it's only just occurred to me (possibly because UK politics has got enough going on at the minute, so US politics has to take its turn), but has anyone considered that Mitch McConnell could just be cosplaying as Hotblack Desiato, and taking it *really* seriously? Or, I guess, not.

RoseMarie@rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 3w ago

revealing that at the start of the rumors of McConnell's hospitalization, federal agency sources were saying he was gone. McConnell's office produced a photo last weekend as proof of life after the governor requested it amid rampant conspiracy theories on social media.

'Please pass on our thanks and our great delight in being able to [go on retreat], which is only made possible by the bursary'. A response from one of our recent bursary recipients; could we help you finance your next retreat? There are 80+ places to choose from on our website, promotingretreats.org

This is very good news! (There's no alt-text on the images in the post below, but the full text as shown in the images is on the linked website: www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-....

Statement of the Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales on the publication of the EHRC Draft Code of Practice - Church in Wales

churchinwales.org.uk

The Church in Wales | Yr Eglwys Yng Nghymru@churchinwales.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales has today released a statement about the EHRC Draft Code of Practice. Mae Mainc Esgobion yr Eglwys yng Nghymru wedi cyhoeddi datganiad heddiw ynglyn â Chôd Ymarfer Drafft yr EHRC. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-... #ChurchInWales

For your early lunchtime delight and delectation 🤣🤣... (Who knew that rubber chickens area available in different pitches?!)

Catherine RW@polyhymnia.eurosky.social · 3w ago

Some joy.

My favorite Sam Neil fact will always be that he designed a future Australian flag that replaces the union jack with the aboriginal flag for Event Horizon and insisted the film use it.

goddammit

'Bless the Lord, winter cold and summer heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever' (Prayer of Azariah 1.45). Many of our member retreat houses offer cool chapels and other shady places for prayer - why not visit one in this hot weather? promotingretreats.org

If Jamie thinks we can still come back from three scores down, I'd love to know what he's taking, and whether it's available on prescription. #ARGvWAL #rugby

There are just too many holes in our defence. #ARGvWAL #rugby

With more than 600 individual retreats and quiet days listed in our online calendar this summer/autumn, let us help you find your next retreat. Where will you go? promotingretreats.org

'Where's the comm cam when you need it?' 📹 Oh, it was running. (Sorry Finny) 😂😂😂