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Rev Karen

@revkarensethuraman

Baptist Minister. Pioneer Ministry. Peace and Reconciliation. Public Theology. Social Justice. Ireland. SSBelfast.

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You can always tell the health of any nation in how it treats the most vulnerable in our communities.

11.03.2026 08:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Beware of those who use Christianity to justify what is happening across our world..

God is not behind the war
God is not behind the bombs and the drones

This is not Christianity!

God is in the rubble-with those whose lives are being crushed and destroyed.

Lord, have mercy!

10.03.2026 15:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy International Womenโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’š

08.03.2026 08:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Irish Unity Education Webinar with Rev Karen Sethuraman
Irish Unity Education Webinar with Rev Karen Sethuraman YouTube video by Friends of Sinn Fรฉin

The latest in the Irish Unity Education Webinar series features Rev Karen Sethuraman. We cover a lot - from the Belfast Mayor's office to community centers, from international perspectives to the importance of knowing your neighbors. Watch and share!

youtu.be/EvG2F3dRccE

03.03.2026 17:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Irish Unity is not inevitable - but a border poll is!"
Rev Karen Sethuraman was our guest on the latest Irish Unity Education Webinar and she makes the case for the Irish and British Governments to plan and prepare! Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/EvG2F3dRccE

05.03.2026 00:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blessed are the stumblers and sinners!

07.03.2026 09:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Update: my beloved wife is now in psychiatric hospital

The four and a half year route to getting this help has been a disgrace, with countless errors & failures along the way

But the staff there are lovely and we hope this chapter will help get her some relief from her symptoms

Thank you all

06.03.2026 15:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 66 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‘‡. Yep! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿฅด

06.03.2026 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Because we are heading towards International Womenโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’š

05.03.2026 10:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When we view the โ€œotherโ€ as an enemy to be destroyed rather than a neighbour to live alongside in peaceโ€ฆ we have abandoned a part of our humanity.

Blessed are the peacemakers!

05.03.2026 09:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, the picture that I shared is the post by Helen McEntee โ€ฆ I just cut out her interview.. but the details are the same ๐Ÿ‘

01.03.2026 20:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Friends,

What is happening across the Middle East is frightening.

My concern is our people from across our islandโ€ฆ whether you hold a British or an Irish passportโ€ฆ

We want you home safe!

Contact the embassies โ€ฆ

Irish foreign ministries (Irish embassy UAE)

UK in UAE

01.03.2026 20:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Friends,

Exciting news!

After Easter, in partnership with the Forthspring InterCommunity Group, we will be launching โ€˜Scรฉalta Peace Communityโ€™

โ€œScรฉaltaโ€ is the Irish word for โ€œStories,โ€ and captures the heart of our new faith community.

All welcome-Stay posted for more details!

Rev Karen ๐Ÿ’š

23.02.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Long time no speak, my friend. Hope you are keeping well!

22.02.2026 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When my wife was at her most unwell former Councillor Linzi McLaren was - behind the scenes - INCREDIBLY kind & helpful

Political unionism - esp the UUP and its supporters - should be awake at night asking itself how it managed to lose such a talent

@amanda.ie @brendanjharkin.bsky.social

21.02.2026 09:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Historical echoes as country's largest Irish language organisation votes to act for Irish unity Members of the Gaelic League have voted to restore its historical aim of unification at its annual ard fheis in Belfast.

Historical echoes as country's largest Irish language organisation votes to act for Irish unity jrnl.ie/6963686

21.02.2026 13:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There should be a full investigation.

You canโ€™t claim to be a peacemaker while ignoring injustice. Peace without accountability protects harm.
Abuse of children/misuse of power - no matter your title/positionโ€ฆ must be met with accountability. Justice for survivors isnโ€™t optional-itโ€™s necessary!

21.02.2026 12:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Patriarchy and misogyny may be part of church historyโ€ฆ but that doesnโ€™t make it Christian!

21.02.2026 11:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‡ Because itโ€™s Valentineโ€™s Day tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ’š

13.02.2026 20:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’š

31.01.2026 08:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

When your friend slips An tUachtarรกn your book!

@revkarensethuraman.bsky.social x

28.01.2026 19:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It was such an honour today to be invited to meet with the President of Ireland to talk about the work of Irelandโ€™s Future.

Special shout out to my friend, Claire Mitchell, author of The Ghost Limbโ€ฆ we gave a copy of this phenomenal book to the President! ๐Ÿ’š @clairemitchell.bsky.social

28.01.2026 22:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chuir an tUachtarรกn Catherine Connolly fรกilte roimh Seanadรณir Frances Black agus an tUrramach Karen Sethuraman ar chuairt chรบirtรฉise inniu ag รras an Uachtarรกin.

This afternoon President Connolly welcomed Senator Frances Black and Reverend Karen Sethuraman to รras an Uachtarรกin on a courtesy call.

28.01.2026 17:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 28 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Go peaceful in gentleness through the violence of these days. Show tenderness in all your ways. May you be known by love. Speak truthfully in a world of greed and lies. Show kindness. See everyone through heavenโ€™s eyes. May you be known by love!

~Celtic Daily Prayer

Blessings

25.01.2026 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Music At Maddens Music at Maddens podcast from the snug upstairs in Belfastโ€™s home of trad. Yarns, pints and laughs with well known faces from the trad music scene. Locals, visitors are all welcome to join in the chat...

Music at Maddens with Lynette Fay

www.youtube.com/@MusicAtMadd...

#SpรฉirGhorm

21.01.2026 21:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‡ Yep!

21.01.2026 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amen!

#MLK2026

19.01.2026 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ar scรกth a chรฉile a mhaireann na daoine

โ€˜We live in each otherโ€™s shelterโ€™

It was a privilege to share the work I do in Ireland with my Baptist friends and colleagues at Freshstreams & to hear their stories of all that is happening across the UK

Thank you for the opportunity to be with you all!

13.01.2026 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And so Advent beginsโ€ฆ

Blessed are those who show compassion toward refugeesโ€ฆ providing a home for those who seek shelter and safety.

#TheChristmasStoryToday

30.11.2025 09:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I had the privilege today of sharing my work on peace and reconciliation with 40 Church of England clergy. It was also so lovely to reconnect with my wonderful friend, Becca.

Itโ€™s great to be reminded that there are still strong voices of love, hope and compassion!

#PeaceAndReconciliation

18.11.2025 21:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0