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Christian ethicist and principal of @trinity_bristol. On research leave April-Aug ‘24 so will be on here less during that time. Views my own of course!

Stoke Bishop, Bristol
Joined January 2012
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NEW EP!🎙️ "Meekness, friends, is not that we are so gentle that we become passive to the injustices of our world." @CraigPhilbrick of @stpaulsweston preaches on Mt 5:5, "Blessed are the meek" & chats to Principal @swdoherty. Search Trinity Talk or go to rb.gy/c8z3rn
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NEW🎙️ft. Rosie Hopley, founder of the charity Beloved and a leader of the Reconciled Church, preaching on "blessed are those who mourn", and chatting to our Principal, @swdoherty, about her work with the Reconciled Church and Beloved. Search Trinity Talk on Apple, Spotify etc.
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Today we are marking both International Women's Day and the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Church of England with a celebration of Trinity women, past and present.
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It's Sunday 25th Feb - the second Sunday in Lent - and here's your online service led by @billbraviner @KtTup @swdoherty @sbLandMmum @BishopofDudley Mia and her dad... Click on the link to join us: youtu.be/yGh099c1LG0
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Powerful sermon at today's Friday communion from @CraigPhilbrick - thank you so much for being with us. You'll be hearing more about this sermon (and others) in due course - that's all we're saying for now! #cryptic
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🧵1/ I listened to the @RawTheology podcast where @PrestonSprinkle dialogued with JM and the accusations from Rosaria Butterfield that Preston is a ‘heretic.’ I woulde encourage those interested in this debate to listen to the podcast episode to see if Butterfield and others…
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In honor of Reformation Day and in memory of Matthew Perry, I present my latest mashup thread: the story of the Reformation as told through Friends GIFs.
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"Innocent until proven guilty" as a general principle of legal procedure is not intended to short circuit any and all attempts at social regulation and taboo enforcement through criticism of obviously terrible behaviour.
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Spoke at @NewWineEngland and caught up with old friends #newwine23
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COME & MEET others of UKME/GMH on the journey towards lay/ordained ministry at the online vocations gathering 7&8 July GUEST SPEAKER @RosemarieMallet bishop of Croydon. DM me for the zoom link @UKMEOrdCur @SouthwarkCofE #EveryMinistryMatters – at Croydon, London
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Me: "I shall read a chapter of 'The Horse and his Boy' to my children, that it may entertain them but also teach them godliness and virtue." C.S. Lewis: "LOL I named the dwarf in chapter 12 'Thornbutt.'" My kids: *screaming with laughter* *chanting* "THORNBUTT! THORNBUTT!"
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Live in the Bristol area? Fancy studying theology alongside your existing commitments? Why not consider studying part time at Trinity? We have an Open Evening on 6 June to discuss part time options. For more information, contact Jo Norman at [email protected].
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Interested in part-time theological study and live in the Bristol area? Why not consider part-time study? If you want to learn more, we have an Open Evening focused on part-time study on 6 June. For more info, contact [email protected] youtu.be/JcuNtnlR1Cw
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Ugandan MPs have passed a bill that could result in life imprisonment, or even the death penalty, for homosexual acts. Here’s why all Christians should fight against it, regardless of their views on same-sex relationships premierchristianity.com/opin… @LivingOutOrg @swdoherty
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WE ARE HIRING! Help us connect with current & new supporters as we strengthen the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable. Full-time Permanent Contract £24k-30k depending on experience Deadline = 18 April For more info, download application pack at Mullers.org/vacancies
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A bargainacious opportunity to sample the delights of this fabulous place! But only if you’re an ordinand…Ordinand Family Retreat – Transformed by God – Lee Abbey Devon ⁦@swdoherty⁩ ⁦@stmellitus⁩ ⁦@TrinityBristol⁩ ⁦@RiponCuddesdon⁩ leeabbeydevon.org.uk/program…
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Our Winter Webinar is TOMORROW! Fri 17th Feb @ 1100 FREE to attend, on Zoom Open to ALL Come along for a conversation around sponsoring candidates and being sponsored for college and curacy - with Q&A Book via the Eventbrite link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-we… Please share/RT!
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There's still time to sign up for our Open Day on Saturday 25 February, but HURRY! Bookings close tomorrow, Wednesday 15 February. You can sign up here: trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk/… #trinitycollegebristol #theologicalcollege
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Replying to @swdoherty
I’m convinced bishops think engagement with LLF was higher than it has been. With L/down and interregnum, my parish hasn’t. And our new vicar tells me they didn’t at his previous benefice either. Makes me cautious about the monitoring promised.
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