Rob Merchant
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Author of https://t.co/mKcve70LDK married to @tamsinmerchant & part of @chelmsdio
Joined September 2010
A great article from @RMCunliffe, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work. https://t.co/XBneX25gUR
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She claims he’s her favourite author, but his books have a few lessons for her
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He sent the crash test dummy down first to make sure it’s safe.. 😅
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I’m delighted by news of Bishop Sarah’s appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Many congratulations and good wishes @bishopSarahM To see my full statement:
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It was announced in the London Gazette on 1st August 2025 that the MBE given has been removed. It is right that our Honours system has been upheld and where it has been brought into disrepute by the actions of a recipient that the honour given should be removed.
Tonight I have formally written to the Forfeiture Committee to request that the MBE awarded to Revd. Mike Pilavachi be forfeited. The MBE was awarded for services to young people. While much good has come from the ministry of Soul Survivor, the Honours system must…
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Gotta love Prof Willie Jennings commentary on Acts: “It is no accident that the first disciple to have this little taste of resurrection is a woman, because it was a woman who gave birth to the resurrection.” p101 A gift for anyone preaching on Acts 9 tomorrow.
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Utterly appalling short sighted action by government. This might create a short term saving but will create long term & lasting costs for people and society.
The government has today announced a 40% cut in the amount that will be available per child per year from the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) with additional cuts to other aspects of the fund. https://t.co/tLHbrhimyT
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Deeply saddened by news of the bombing of the Al Ahli Christian hospital in Gaza this morning on Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. Devastation upon devastation. Prayers for Diocese of Jerusalem and all concerned
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There an exciting new post in my team, heading up the St Paul's Cathedral Institute. A fabulous opportunity for the right person! Please share widely. https://t.co/8iApBse3Al
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Joseph Diwakar (@diwakawaka) has been appointed as the new Director of Mission & Ministry for the Diocese. Joseph is currently Tutor & Lecturer in Church History at St Mellitus College as well as being a member of the Archbishop’s Council. Read more:
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Joseph Diwakar has been appointed as the new Director of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese. Joseph is currently Tutor and Lecturer in Church History at St Mellitus College, London, as well as...
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Super excited that the Out Of Control audio is out nowwww! You can get it on all audio book platforms, it comes with an exclusive bonus interview and you'll find a free chapter and some interview clips here: https://t.co/ypv6ojH353 (@SPCKPublishing @monkeynutaudio)
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Oooooh! My audiobook from @SPCKPublishing and @monkeynutaudio is out on MONDAYYYY! And Monkeynut even made me some fancy bookmarks for the launch. I'll be sharing a free to download chapter over the weekend, as a delicious hors d'oeuvre 🥰🤩
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All are invited to join @CCathedral this coming Thursday 27th February from 7pm, for an insightful evening of discussion between three Deans. 1/2
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All are invited to join @CCathedral on Thursday 27th February from 7pm for an insightful evening of discussion between three Deans, exploring the issues and theology around leadership and contested heritage. Find out more about this FREE event at https://t.co/lUC64xvyt2
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Grateful for an article that lifts the vision of this deacon & priest to the far horizon of Christ’s love. Church Times: 'Why I will remain in the Church of England' https://t.co/i2zipgNlBd You can try the app at
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At a time of crisis, it is vital to hold on to the redeeming grace of God, writes Frances Ward
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I was 8 years on Citalopram. I was unaware of the risks of suicide. I was unaware it was an SSRI like Sertraline, which I declined because of the connection to suicide risk, because I had experienced suicidal ideation. Awareness is vital for patients.
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South Wales, Cornwall, Sheffield, and the NE Midlands were all notable strongholds of nonconformity. The particular rapid collapse of Christendom in all of them is notable (as long as I'm not indulging in the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy).
Map of the largest religious group in each constituency in England and Wales as of the 2021 census. (1/11) #ukpol #ukparliament
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On 18 February, the Diocese of Chelmsford will host a networking meeting for chaplains of all faiths and denominations in Essex and East London. All chaplains of any faith or denomination are invited to join us. Find out more and sign up on our website: https://t.co/phjrv5DG1f
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