Grace Thomas
@gracerethomas.bsky.social
Priest. Canon Missioner at Manchester Cathedral. Diocesan Environment Officer. Tutor at Luther King Centre. Researching Ecological Grief. Writes, reads occasionally on the radio. Manc/Cymraeg/Indian
I'll be leading an online preaching workshop in October- details in link! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speaking-f...
Speaking Faithfully: Preaching for Broadcast Media & Online
In this workshop, we will be exploring what it means to speak the faith for broadcasting, for both traditional & social media
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Pub quiz last night We didn't win But, I did demonstrate my knowledge regarding how many fish fingers were eaten in a minute to achieve a world record, so there's that
These two wonderful women interviewed me recently on their Belonging podcast. It’s quite a conversation… #spirituality #gender #sexuality #queer #faith podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Belonging Episode 13 - Rev. Rachel Mann
Podcast Episode · Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality · 17 July · 38min
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A few weeks ago I held a low key mission and outreach lunch for those who had started attending the cathedral in the past couple of years I asked them two questions 1) What made you come to the cathedral 2) What helped you to stay 1/
Come walk with us! It's always good fun
Manchester Cathedral@mancathedral.bsky.social · 2w agoOur Cathedral Summer Walks are opportunities to connect with each other and enjoy being in creation. These walks are longer than our parish walks and are all day events. The next one is Aug 4th and you are welcome to book on here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cathedral-...
The knowledge that baby Puffins are called Pufflings has absolutely made my day
National Trust@nationaltrust.org.uk · 2w agoStop scrolling!!! A puffling* has been spotted in Purbeck, Dorset for the first time in 30 years! *Baby puffin (yes, they have the cutest name)
We think we have made history today- the first time the main Sunday service at Manchester Cathedral has been led by three women
Why only dream of the summers of the past? My Pause For Thought today at around 7.20 (ish). BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, Your summer plans share.google/kqClUQhkl7Zi...
BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, Your summer plans
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad want to know all about your summer plans.
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Just finished this book. Loved it! And it's one of those rare occasions where the film is as brilliant as the book - obviously some changes made, but nevertheless an excellent interpretation of the story #ProjectHailMary #Booksky
Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England | Manchester | The Guardian share.google/T2Ru6GXq4miG...
Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England
A parish entry reveals an argument that proved pivotal to the abolitionist cause, at a time when an estimated 20,000 Black people were living in the country
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It's been a bit of a week already, but each evening I have come home to a little gift from my daughters #SmallThings #TinyJoys #Grateful
This was a truly excellent evening. Tim brought his own lived experience alongside rich theological reflections to speak into a critically important subject. If you haven't read his book, I highly recommend it His talk @mancathedral.bsky.social will be on the podcast soon
Manchester Cathedral@mancathedral.bsky.social · 3w agoLast night the Revd Canon Tim Goode delivered an excellent and thought provoking theological talk about ableism in the church. His observations and theological explorations are essential as reflected in the rich conversation after his presentation His talk will be available on our podcast soon
I am biased, but this really is an encouraging story of a local parish church making a positive difference and being a great public witness in creation care Plus, the whole project has been shaped and led by a layperson with great passion and skill #NetZero #ClimateChange @manchester.anglican.org
Dr Jo Kershaw@mthrjo.bsky.social · 3w agoGareth Thomas sharing an encouraging story about how his parish church - a small, poor congregation in a deprived start of Salford - is in the process of installing solar panels on their large south facing roof, which will drive down their currently terrifying electricity bills #GeneralSynod
Home now after an incredible three weeks of travel through Northern Europe. Visited 12 cities, saw so many beautiful sights, travelled by train, coach and ferry and came home with a backpack full of memories Slow, flight free travel has so many benefits #Interrail #FlightFree #Trains #SlowTravel
How it started....how it's going Twenty five years ago today we got hitched!
Yesterday, we met up with some clergy friends in Tampere, Finland- a @manchester.anglican.org link diocese The Dean of Tampere Cathedral arranged a tour and both he and Terhi, a training leadsl in the diocese, showed us around the city Brilliant to have such connections across the continent
Gorgeous service at the Church of St Peter and St Sigfrid in Stockholm today. Lovely congregation and chaplain, and good fika! @dioceseineurope.bsky.social Said a prayer for all being ordained @mancathedral.bsky.social this weekend
Since Weds I have been leading the Derby Diocese ordination retreat. Such an amazing group and Launde Abbey has been fabulous Tomorrow we travel to Derby Cathedral for the first of two ordination services. Please do pray for them, and all who are being ordained soon
Quite moved to be preaching at this shortly- hard to believe it's 30years As with every Manc, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news A way marker in the history of Manchester
It seems appropriate time to repost this quote The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil When truth leaves us when we let it slip away when it is ripped from our hands we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest Mon Mothma in Andor
I am one of those strange people who likes marking (possibly because I only teach one undergraduate module to a small cohort!!) Have been marking essays on eco theology and am greatly encouraged by the insights and thoughtful reflections of the students @lutherkingtheology.bsky.social
Checkmate Biteable
Alt: A large blue tick
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For a time I rest in the grace of the world and am free (from Wendell Berry's The Peace of Wild Things)
Wow, what a treat last night was, going to see Even These Things. A brilliant play that begins and ends on Angel Meadow and, through poignant storytelling, recalls the events of 15th June 1996. Big recommend
