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Gavin Drake @GavinDrake
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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. churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/ar…

Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty...

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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Gavin Drake retweeted
Steve Reeves@SteveReevesUK
4 Jan 2025
‘“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. apple.news/ASzarzpWYSr67sVyr…

Jasvinder Sanghera: ‘My mum would never let us have white friends. They were bigoted’

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. churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/ch…

Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco - Church Abuse

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. telegraph.co.uk/gift/81736f9…
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Gavin Drake retweeted
Tom Bacon@TomABacon
3 Jan 2025
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. churchabuse.uk/2024/12/27/ar…

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s “fine words” with no action - Church Abuse

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.
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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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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. youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJ…

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Ladies, "mansplaining" is when men tell you things you already know. ;-)
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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.
𝑫𝒓 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒇@DrNighatArif
24 Dec 2024
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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Helpful / pedantic reminder (western): Christmas Day: 25 December Christmas Feast (Festival): 25 December (or after sunset on 24 December) to 5 January (12 Days) Christmas Season: 25 December to 2 February - the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (40 days).
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