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Principal of the Queen's Foundation, CofE Bishop and committed ecumenist, curious adventurer in life and in the things of God.

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Nurture your ministry and discipleship with an accredited Online Taster Course.

Take your first step with an affordable and flexible undergraduate or postgraduate module.

πŸ‘‰ www.queens.ac.uk/study-routes...

06.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking about ordination training?

If you are in conversation with your DDO about ordination training, join us on Saturday, 14 March, to discover how Queen's can support you.

www.queens.ac.uk/AnglicanOpen...

09.02.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was great to have Bishop Saju, Bishop of Loughborough, with us at Queen's speaking on intercultural church and mission. Also a moving and powerful sermon for Advent. Not a bad selfie-taker either!

10.12.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Many congratulations to Queen’s former student, Revd Prof. C. I. David Joy on his election as President of the Senate of Serampore College, one of the most influential roles in Indian theological education.

#LeadingTheWay #Theology #Ministry #Mission

05.12.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Centre for Black Theology next Saturday, 29 November, 1pm - 4pm, for an online Open Day event.

✍️Register in advance: queens-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
For more information, email: cbt@queens.ac.uk

21.11.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why not offer someone a gift that truly matters?
A gift that will be transformative for their discipleship or ministry and deepen their faith through theological learning The Gift of Theology!

ℹ️ For more info, visit: www.queens.ac.uk/give-the-gift/
πŸ›’ Visit our new gift shop: bit.ly/gift-shop-th...

20.11.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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As we join others across the country in celebrating Inter Faith Week, we were delighted to welcome members of the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group to Queen’s.

13.11.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Training opportunity - All are welcome: Unlocking the Bible in Urban Communities.

πŸ“…2nd December
⏲️10:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ“The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham
πŸ‘‰οΈBook Now: office@unlock-urban.org.uk

05.11.2025 09:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us LIVE on Monday, 3rd November for the premiere viewing of the inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture and a special online Q&A with Professor Robert Beckford.

#RobertBeckfordLecture #TheQueensFoundation #FaithAndJustice #Theology #HistoryInTheMaking

30.10.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Creativity as a Path to Spiritual Growth
Earlier this month, we spent an inspiring evening exploring what it means to think like a creative, and how creativity can deepen our spirituality and discipleship.

28.10.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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And breathe .. half term Autumn walk at nearby Winterbourne Gardens where the seasons never disappoint.

26.10.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New short course alert!
In this new 15-hour online course, discover what Christian tradition says about being human and living your best life.

Info and registration: www.queens.ac.uk/creatures-ea...

20.10.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It is a countdown to our new annual event, the Robert Beckford Lecture, marking Black History Month and thirty years of pioneering scholarship in Black theology. queens.jotform.com/252553830352...

#blackhistorymonth #biblicalscholar

13.10.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been in meetings most of the day but inside singing hallelujah! This is such good news and +Sarah has in abundance the needful gifts of grace. She will need our prayers, but +Sarah, thank you for saying yes.

03.10.2025 18:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We were delighted to welcome Bishop Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham and Bishop Esther Prior, Suffragan Bishop of Aston, to Queen’s yesterday.

02.10.2025 11:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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All are welcome to this striking art exhibition
by visual artist Eddy Aigbe at The Queen's Foundation, from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 October 2025.

Info and free tickets: www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

22.09.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So grateful for even a brief time again surrounded by the beauty and peace of St Beuno's. Yes, this ...

28.09.2025 08:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
bit.ly/Beckford2025

On Thursday, 23 October, 7:30 pm, join us for the inaugural Robert Beckford Lecture: β€œWhere Do We Go from Here? A β€˜Fass’ Christianity for a time of β€˜Ginnal.”

For more information, please visit www.queens.ac.uk/blackhistory...

24.09.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's official - Our new first years are on a roll!

Over the past couple of weeks, we were delighted to welcome our new students for their induction.

Please join us in praying for new friendships, life-changing learning, and a flourishing journey in their discipleship and ministry.

23.09.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come and explore the fully funded MA in Theology and Transformative Practice, a 3-year programme designed to empower UKME/GMH individuals to become theological educators and leaders in the life of the church.

Register now
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/RJOpenDay

04.09.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So glad to be at Newport Methodist Church, Isle of Wight, for the welcome for Jane Craske as Superintendent. Jane has been a great colleague as Director of Methodist Formation at Queen's. Good to see her warmly welcomed and to run into a couple of former Queen's students! @queens.ac.uk

07.09.2025 21:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joyful service at NTCG Handsworth for 63rd Anniversary Jamaica's independence. Privilege to give a reading & greetings from @queens.ac.uk & share with friends old & new. Bishop Paul McCalla COGOP led the service, Bishop Dexter Edmund, Bethel United Church, preached. Thanks to Dr Beverly Lindsay.

10.08.2025 21:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Honour to be invited by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle to dinner, a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and to accompany the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland taking the salute. Reminded of and inspired by the work of Army Chaplains. #royalarmychaplains

03.08.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good to share in a special service at Lichfield Cathedral in the thirtieth year since the first women were ordained priest in the diocese. Dean, +Jan McFarlane, presided, +Sarah Bullock preached. Both among the first women ordained 1994. @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social @lichfielddiocese.bsky.social

29.07.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1 Nicaea 1700 ecumenical West Midlands pilgrimage. After prayers at the Shrine of St Chad, Lichfield Cathedral, regional church leaders and others strode forth. 3 days of walking, praying, building friendships - marking the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, 325 AD. @churchesengland.bsky.social

28.07.2025 21:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A year after the privilege of my own honorary doctorate, good to cheer on honorary graduand, Shellyza Sajwani. A Pharmacy graduate of Aston, working in areas of climate change, global health, oncology. An inspiring speech to class of '25. Proud to be associated with @astonuniversity.bsky.social

27.07.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Start your transformative experience this September!

If you are looking to study theology towards a Certificate, BA, Diploma, or MA, Online or on campus, get in touch today. Our admissions team will be delighted to assist you.

πŸ‘‰οΈwww.queens.ac.uk/studentenquiry

25.07.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our new #deacons ordained on Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th June.

Amy Brown, ordained at Rochester Cathedral
Hannah Harvey, ordained at Chester Cathedral
Philippa Lowe and Jon Turner, ordained at Worcester Cathedral
Lou Peet, ordained at Coventry Cathedral

02.07.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

So very well deserved. Garyβ€˜s understanding and teaching on Merton’s spirituality has been so very much appreciated here @queens.ac.uk . He even managed a cheeky reference to Merton in his sermon yesterday at the Methodist leavers’ service!

03.07.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Queen's students AJ Hutchinson-Wade, Anne Abok, and Sarah Bagnall, ordained #deacon at St Albans Cathedral this Sunday.
#NewRevs
@stalbanscathedral.bsky.social
@churchofengland.org

30.06.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0