David Pickering
@1DavidPickering
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Minister of the United Reformed Church Concern: climate crisis Interests: pilgrimage, nature
West Wickham/Elmers End, Kent
Joined April 2018
#WorldAIDSDay2020 In the midst of the Covid19 Pandemic: it is a day to renew the fight to: - end HIV/AIDS - end the stigma #stayandpray for light, with love
Today we pray for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. On this year’s World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives from AIDS-related illnesses and the 38 million who have the virus globally. #StayAndPray
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Saturday - Induction Day! A joy to be inducted by Synod Moderator @Bridget67030998 as minister of #Emmanuel #WestWickham and #ElmersEnd @UnitedReformed Churches. Thanks to both churches and friends and family from around UK for Zooming in. A wonderful cloud of witnesses!
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My final act as Synod Moderator was leading worship on #Psalm 137 for these testing times: https://t.co/b1l9KgL1fE My twitter continues with an adjusted handle for my new ministry. Thank you for following and supporting. @UnitedReformed @secsynod @churchscotland @OperationNoah
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Hat's off to #DavidAttenborough for #ExtinctionTheFacts setting out: - the issues with clarity and gravitas - the urgent agenda great timing for #ClimateWeek
https://t.co/M6YTcdwx7M’s-climate-week-tackling-the-climate-emergency-together
@ecocongregation @FoEScot @PublicIssues
“We are at a turning point. What happens next is up to every one of us.” #ExtinctionTheFacts. Sunday 13 September. 8pm. @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer.
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Anticipating #ClimateSunday and beyond... gathering clouds? or green shoots? I hope for a just and sustainable new normal, for people and planet, #dragonflies and bumblebees. @ecocongregation @ARochaUK @FoEScot @christianaidsco @OperationNoah
https://t.co/6ZFhE9Wb13
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Changes brings many emotions I'll be sorry to move on from my fulfilling ministry as #Synod Moderator in #Scotland, there is so much to give thanks for, and I'm excited to return to a pastoral ministry, and with my wife Jan, move closer to our family.
The Revd Dr David Pickering is stepping down as Moderator of the #URC's National Synod of #Scotland after accepting a call to serve the Pastorate of Emmanuel URC, West Wickham & Elmers End Free Church, in the URC’s Southern Synod: https://t.co/5WZhQdtusI
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A joy to ordain Susan Henderson to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments and induct her to serve Port Glasgow, Greenock East and Greenock West URCs. A cloud of prayerful witness, in one place socially-distanced, in many places online. @ScottishCollege @suz_nairn @UnitedReformed
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I too am thankful for the generous hospitality and warm friendships which characterise SABS. Scotland is a richer place through their faithful witness. We are separated by social distance, not love and respect. @S_A_B_S_ @InterfaithScot @BishopStrange
Tonight many of the Church and Community leaders in Scotland would have been welcomed to the annual Eid dinner organised by Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society. We are with you in love even if we cannot meet to feast and share. #primus @S_A_B_S_ @secsynod
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To make our money really matter on #ClimateAction, we must ensure it isn't invested in fossil fuels. So I signed this open letter asking @GuyOpperman to stop discouraging #divestment - fossil fuels have no place in our new #GreenEconomy @UnitedReformed
https://t.co/b5OUPnoTcG
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'Shaping a green and just new normal' I'm looking forward to joining the @OperationNoah Annual Supporters Day. Links for this free event are below @ecocongregation @ARochaUK @PublicIssues @UnitedReformed @URC_Youth @churchscotland @URCCAS @secsynod @S_A_B_S_ @MethodistGB
Join our Supporters' and AGM Event Wed 15 July, 10:30am-12:30pm Theme: Climate courage for the 2020s Keynote Speaker: David Pickering, Moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland and Chair of Operation Noah from 2005 to 2010. https://t.co/IyLh3ndYpa
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Rishi @G20UK Please match the UK spending spree with debt-burdened nations Jubilee. Amidst Covid-crisis we must stand in solidarity with vulnerable sisters and brothers. @PublicIssues @URCCAS @BishopStrange @christianaidsco @AMukwashi @christian_aid
https://t.co/8IemSOKZH6
theguardian.com
Letter to Rishi Sunak warns of risks that coronavirus pandemic poses to poverty reduction efforts
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A special service, worship reflecting how breaking bread changes lives, seeking God's blessing on our new Assembly Moderators and General Secretary, and saying a heartfelt thanks to our outgoing Moderators and two faithful servants, John Proctor and Richard Church @UnitedReformed
This week @UnitedReformed Scotland features the General Assembly service including the inductions of Clare Downing and Peter Pay, the two new Moderators of the General Assembly, and the of John Bradbury, the new General Secretary. https://t.co/ZwQbliaGwo
@URCScotMod @JohnJpb44
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Delighted to welcome the URC General Assembly Moderator, Revd Nigel Uden to Scotland who is conducting our designated Synod Service this Sunday, 28th June. @UnitedReformed @NigelUden
This week the URC Synod of Scotland welcomes the Revd Nigel Uden, Moderator of the @UnitedReformed General Assembly to lead and preach at our Synod Sunday service. The service can be accessed from 6am on 28/06/2020 https://t.co/ZPR6Yyr3r1
@URCScotMod @ACTScot #preaching
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Truly horrific and tragic news from Glasgow City centre, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the emergency services who've responded. @UnitedReformed @CaringCity @GlasgowChurches @InterfaithGlasg
Three people believed to have died after being stabbed in Glasgow city centre hotel
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Sunday Worship, The #Voyage a reflective service with images & music following in the wake of #StColumba
https://t.co/8MpDyMZQ7r
@UnitedReformed @RutherglenURC @wtw_urc @ionacommunity @S_A_B_S_ @urcscot_trnstn @stcolumbasurc @stcurc @LondonKirk @DavidJMColeman1 @StColumbaURC
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Week 10 #lockdown Wilderness days, #wilderness ways #Pilgrim reflection on #sanctuary from the #Flannan Isles, where deep #peace may be known. https://t.co/NQHUyL1Sut
@PilgrimTrust @wtw_urc @UnitedReformed @churchscotland @secsynod @glasgowlife
@S_A_B_S_ @urcscot_trnstn
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#DominicCummnings should consider position say @UnitedReformed General Assembly Moderators. “Trust is built on integrity and his actions have been a blow to both...” https://t.co/hKQWygvpTn
@BishopStrange @churchscotland @urcscot_trnstn @PublicIssues
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The @UnitedReformed Church National Synod of #Scotland is glad to be counted as a friend of @S_A_B_S_ and to be part of this witness of gratitude to all who are supporting our communities during these #lockdown days. #EidMubarak
@InterfaithScot @PublicIssues
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#EidMubarak to our sisters and brothers from the #Scottish Muslim Community. Socially distant doesn't preclude social solidarity. May God's rich blessings be known through testing #lockdown days. @Shabir_Beg_OBE @S_A_B_S_
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Week 9 #lockdown Wilderness days, #wilderness ways #Pilgrim reflection from Sgorr nam Bán-naomha, #Canna a place of #refuge in a stormy world. https://t.co/t6tV3gtcIL
@PilgrimTrust @wtw_urc @UnitedReformed @churchscotland @secsynod @glasgowlife @S_A_B_S_ @urcscot_trnstn
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