Westcott House is seeking an experienced and capable Finance Director. This senior position is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and help us continue to deliver exceptional theological education for the Church. Closing deadline is 9 September 2026. Further details: https://buff.ly/SdDgIAu

1/2 Delving into the college archives, we came across this photograph of our Founding President, Brooke Foss Westcott (pictured on the right) after whom our college is named.

1/2 Congratulations to our alumnus and trustee, the Rt Revd Dr Alex Hughes as he prepares to take up post as Bishop of Brixworth following his consecration by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey on 16 July.

1/3 Great to see some of our independent students and postgrad supervisors last week at our first ever Westcott Summer Writing Retreat. Offering space for intentional writing & to gather as a research community, there was time to try out different techniques to hone writing skills,

1/2 We were absolutely delighted by the recent news that alumnus @revdwillrm.bsky.social passed his PhD Viva! Warmest congratulations Revd Dr Rose-Moore 😊

1/2 The House was delighted to host the CTF's Staff Development Day earlier this week. Welcoming colleagues from across Federation Houses, the day began with a bible study from Revd Graham Stevenson, Chaplain at Ridley Hall, before our Tutor for Learning Support, Revd Dr Naomi Wormell, led a session

It was good to see the College represented at the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham last month - ordinands from across the country were invited to serve and help out as volunteers on the day and enjoy fellowship together. 📸 Walsingham Shrine

As we approach Petertide, we hold all those being ordained as deacons and priests in our prayers, particularly our alumni and their families and training incumbents. May they be richly blessed as their grow in their ministries and in the knowledge of God’s love.

Seeking a rewarding work environment within a welcoming community? Westcott House is currently advertising for a Chef de Partie to join their friendly catering team. Full details and job description can be found on our website: https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-with-us/chef-de-partie/

1/2 Yesterday as we gathered for our last community worship of the academic year, our VP Revd Rachel Rosborough encouraged us to approach scripture like we do a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes pieces come together easily & give us a clear picture of God & our faith like the simple puzzle a child would do.

1/3 A few photos from our Leavers’ Eucharist and BBQ where we said farewell to our 2026 leaving ordinands.

1/2 At our Leavers’ Eucharist on Friday, as we blessed our leaving ordinands’ stoles and sent them out to prepare to be ordained deacon, our Principal, Revd Dr Helen Dawes, reflected on God’s words through the prophet Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon.

The House dressed and looking lovely as we made preparations earlier for tonight’s Leavers Service & BBQ to say goodbye to our 2026 Leavers!

1/3 It was wonderful to have the company of Westcott alumnus, the Revd Canon Professor Ben Quash, for this term’s Quiet Day on Wednesday. Ben is Professor of Christianity and the Arts, King's College, London and incoming Regius Professor of Divinity, Cambridge.

At tonight’s Community Eucharist, it was good to hear from our Lecturer in Old Testament, Revd Dr Naomi Wormell. As we anticipated the 2nd Sunday after Trinity, Naomi reminded us how much we are in each other’s story – here and in the places God sends us, to proclaim and share in God’s good news.

1/2 Students and staff from across the Cambridge Theological Federation gathered at St Mary’s Church earlier this week for the annual Commendation service and last Federation worship of term, to say farewell to those who have left over the past year, or who will be moving on this summer.

We were delighted to be joined at tonight’s Sung Eucharist by alumnus & guest preacher, the Ven. James Ridge. As we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi, James’ sermon encouraged us to reflect on encountering Christ in the Eucharist: God made tangible, feeding, forming and sending us.

1/3 During vacation times, many of our ordinands are on placement in local parishes or assisting at their sending churches. Others have an opportunity to participate in our Mission Week, which takes place during Holy Week & this year saw two small groups on placement in multi-parish rural benefices.

1/2 Joining us last week for worship & fellowship, it was a joy to have the company of Westcott trustee and LLM at St Mary’s Church, Primrose Hill, Canon Clement Hutton-Mills.

1/2 At tonight’s Eucharist, as we anticipated Trinity Sunday, we were encouraged by our Academic Dean, Karen, to give up any expectation that the purpose of the doctrine of the Trinity is to function as a description of what God is like, or to bear particular insights into the inner life of God.

Hort is in the House! With the arrival of warmer weather, our beloved tortoise is back to take up his annual stay in College much to the delight of our community — and is already enjoying the delights Old Court Garden has to offer!

Staying with the theme of journals, congrats to 1st year ordinand, Nathan Brooks who was recently published in The Review of English Studies (RES) after winning the 2025 Essay Prize relating to his work as an MPhil student before joining us. Nathan’s article can be viewed at https://buff.ly/UY7kN3w

A special issue of leading academic journal Practical Theology will be launched at an online event on 1 July 2026, arising from papers presented at the Congregational Studies Symposium 2025, a joint venture between Westcott House & Regent’s Park College, Oxford. All welcome: https://buff.ly/fNqU8IX

A few more pictures from yesterday's Feast of Ascension Eucharist which was presided over by our Vice Principal, Revd Rachel Rosborough and ended outside in Old Court Garden for a final reading and blessing from the balcony!

1/2 Warmest congratulations to our alumnus and trustee, Ven Dr Alex Hughes who has been appointed the next Bishop of Brixworth. As we celebrated the Feast of Ascension yesterday, it was wonderful to be joined by Alex, who preached the sermon at this week’s Community Eucharist.

We were delighted that one of our Diocese in Europe ordinands, whilst spending time at his home church All Saints' in Rome, had an opportunity to act as altar server when Archbishop Sarah presided there & celebrated for the first time in the diocese. 📷Archbishop's team and All Saints' parishioners.

Led by Dr Christoph Schneider join us for a lively discussion to explore The Mystery of Love. Engage with primary texts to consider key contexts of agape, eros, and philia, & dive into the philosophical and theological features of love in this course starting 21 May 26. Info https://buff.ly/j4Mkwfg

Final reminder our short course in Christianity & Ecology starts next week. Drawing on the historical Christian tradition, particularly that of the East, join Dr Elizabeth Theokritoff to explore the sorts of ecological action that form a natural expression of Christian faith https://buff.ly/dgGVOP5

1/2 It was such a joy to have the company of the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, who preached at our Sung Eucharist and joined us in fellowship tonight.

With particular focus on its liturgical life & social nature, this short course starting next week & led by Dr Razvan Porumb introduces some essential aspects of Orthodox spirituality. Explore themes such as Orthodox monasticism, prayer, mysticism, pastoral theology & more. https://buff.ly/oQN087y