Gavin Drake
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Goodbye Justin Welby! As he stands down as Archbishop of Canterbury today, the search begins for his replacement. Meanwhile, Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York is covering for him... #safeguarding #cofe #MakinReview #ChurchOfEngland #LLF #PLF #synod #cartoon
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Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people” The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down. https://t.co/rLkyrSanwf
churchabuse.uk
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn't be standing down.
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‘“People are still being harmed in the Church of England,” she says…She comes across as warm but firm – the kind of woman you would want in your corner.’ Ain’t that the truth! @Jas_Sanghera_ is a force of nature. I’m so very proud to know her.
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The campaigner against forced marriages and abuse talks fleeing home, fighting for Mohamed Fayed’s victims and how Justin Welby let her down
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Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry. https://t.co/A3YXRr2Dny
churchabuse.uk
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
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Jasvinder Sanghera, sacked by the Archbishops' Council as its Independent Safeguarding Board's survivor advocate for advocating too well, is continuing to work with the ISB-11 - those victims and survivors the ISB were working with before it was scrapped. https://t.co/aKogpxmjjw
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And yet again, Elon Musk is trending in the UK. It's worth beginning by taking a step back and asking: what's really going on? Why does he launch so many attacks on the Starmer government? And... does he have a point? 🧵
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Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s “fine words” with no action Stephen Cottrell, channelling the spirit of Eliza “Do Little” – Don't just talk about justice... Show us. https://t.co/zJ5snl1dqw
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Stephen Cottrell, channelling the spirit of Eliza “Do Little” – Don't just talk about justice... Show us.
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Archbishop Stephen Cottrell also talked of the need not just to talk about justice and love but to "walk the talk". I've told @CottrellStephen he speaks fine words while taking no action for a few years now. Will he radically change his approach, or is this more empty words.
The Archbishop of York says this today: ‘Right now, this Christmas, God's Church itself needs to come again to the manger and strip off her finery and kneel in penitence and adoration. And be changed’. Empty words. I have no words more than that to describe their meaning.
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Ladies, "mansplaining" is when men tell you things you already know. ;-)
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For now, I wish everyone a very happy, peaceful and joy-filled Christmas. And I sign off for now with one of my favourite (but theologically challenging) carols - critiqued by many for mansplaining in action. https://t.co/lO9lrt55UZ
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Because of the way victims and survivors of church-based abuse treated, I can no longer call it #MyChurchOfEngland. I long for the day when the Archbishops' Council deals with safeguarding properly, so that news coverage can focus on the Good News of the Gospel of Christ.
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Did you know that Mariah Carey shuns turkey for Christmas and opts for roast lamb instead? All she wants for Christmas is ewe.
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Christmas should be a time of joy. But for many, it is anything but. If you're feeling alone and isolated this Christmas, reach out to people who can support you.
For those finding Christmas tough, it's important to remember that it's okay to not feel festive,reach out to loved ones for support & focus on the simple, meaningful aspects rather than the pressure of a "perfect" day If needed,seek professional help to manage difficult emotions
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