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The Ordinary Office πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @Ord_Off

Faith, community, activism. Daily prayer and occasional ramblings. Shouty Campaigner. Facilitated by @dechurching, in memory of Dave Lucas.

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I am devastated to inform you all that at around 11am today, 26th October, David Lucas passed away with Denise, his Mrs Dave, by his side. 1/4
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Really pleased to share this project which has been in the pipeline for a while. 'Bullies and Bystanders' shares some rich and diverse perspectives on very current issues in churches. See more info, and my chapter as an exerpt, here! survivingchurch.org/2026/06/…

Bullies and Bystanders: (New Book Extract) Silencing and Retraumatising - Surviving Church

This blog is a chapter from Bullies and Bystanders, edited by Janet Fife and Anne Lee, which is published this week by DLT. Rebecca Parnaby-Rooke is a trained music therapist who facilitates the...

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I am taking a break from social media. The public consumption of horrific trauma as the Epstein files are released is beyond words. I want to witness, but not to raw, unfiltered abuse while I eat my breakfast. Available at deconstructingchurch@gmail.com. Stay safe. R
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So angry tonight that two of the young men in tonight's episode of 'The Traitors' have gone through spiritual abuse related to their sexuality. Faith organisations need to proactively reform on this issue. Lives are being ruined. attitude.co.uk/culture/the-t…

The Traitors star Matthew co-founded anti conversion practices group, revealing church tried to...

In 2015, as a 24-year-old missionary, Matthew Hyndman was subjected to conversion therapy after private online conversations were leaked.

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Thinking of everyone this Christmas time. May this bring you a little cheer, as it did me. Rebecca.
Aardman
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Send this to someone who needs a little festive cheer πŸŽ„β€οΈ #Christmas #Aardman
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Please do support Augustine in his important research.
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I’m currently researching psychological safety in the Church of England as part of my doctoral studies πŸŽ“ How safe do people feel to speak honestly, ask questions, and be fully themselves in church life? πŸ•” It only takes 5 minutes RT surveymonkey.com/r/SZBSVL5
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I'm going in on the 'See No Evil' documentary. See you on the other side ...
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Shame on the @cofe. #LLF should never have been started if it was going to finish this way. What a shambles. I am so, so sorry to all harmed by this news.
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Oooh Dave's blocking finger must be twitching right now 🀣
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A moment for those survivors impacted by Bp Sarah's appointment. I hear the pain and frustration. I know there are issues, and accountability must still be pursued. It is a complex day, and my thoughts are very much with you.
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And the misogyny begins ... let us discuss Sarah's appointment on her merits, not her gender, for God's sake!
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Canterbury Designate Sarah took time to mourn with us when Dave died. She is not perfect, but who is? She has taken on a mammoth challenge knowing the personal cost. Knowing some of the concerns of survivors, I cautiously welcome this appointment, looking forward to what next.
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Is everyone ok 😳
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When you're trying to finish your conference paper on inclusion and safeguarding, and the Church of England decides after months of silence it might be announcing the new Archbishop of Canterbury two days before you speak ...
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One week to go. We'd love to see you there on site or online. Such an important topic, please do share. eventbrite.com/e/safeguardin…

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Have you got your tickets for the Safeguarding LGBT People in the Church conference yet? Attend on site or online. as best suits you. Join us, it will be profound and prophetic. eventbrite.com/e/safeguardin…
Poster for Safeguarding LGBT People In The Church promo. Blue background, yellow and white writing. Image of two people against a beige background.

ALT Poster for Safeguarding LGBT People In The Church promo. Blue background, yellow and white writing. Image of two people against a beige background.

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'In this version of Christianity ... it felt like there was harm stitched into the other side of its welcome.' Lamorna Ash speaking truth to power, and knocking me for six at the same time.
Book cover for 'Don't Forget We're Here Forever' by Lamorna Ash

ALT Book cover for 'Don't Forget We're Here Forever' by Lamorna Ash
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If you are at all concerned about safeguarding #LGBTQ people in the Church, please do join us for this conference in just one month! I'll be speaking from an intersectional perspective. Hope to see you there!
Yellow and white text on a blue backgroung. Title is 'Safeguarding LGBT People in the Church. Subtext is '2025 National Conference. Mon 6th - Tues 7th October. Talks from leading experts, Q&A panels. Booking link: www.safeguardingLGBT.eventbrite.co.uk. Sponsored by st Columbia's United Reformed Church, Oxford and Exeter College, Oxford. OAK - Oxford Affirming Ministers and Churches. Image is of two women on a beige background.

ALT Yellow and white text on a blue backgroung. Title is 'Safeguarding LGBT People in the Church. Subtext is '2025 National Conference. Mon 6th - Tues 7th October. Talks from leading experts, Q&A panels. Booking link: www.safeguardingLGBT.eventbrite.co.uk. Sponsored by st Columbia's United Reformed Church, Oxford and Exeter College, Oxford. OAK - Oxford Affirming Ministers and Churches. Image is of two women on a beige background.

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Maybe, just maybe, an authentic way forward is being revealed ... please pray!
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At last July's York #generalsynod, Dave and Clive were promoting their new @Sheepfold_Dog project. Since then we have lost them both. I won't be watching Synod this time, but will be thinking of all involved.
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Another corker I've had on my shelf for ages and finally got around to. Should be required reading for anyone involved in #faith and #safeguarding.
'To HEAL and Not to Hurt: A fresh approach to safeguarding in Church' by Rosie Harper and Alan Wilson. The cover shows an image of the God Samaritan (in green and yellow horizontal stripes) with the injured man (red top, yellow bottom) as two figures in the background walk away.

ALT 'To HEAL and Not to Hurt: A fresh approach to safeguarding in Church' by Rosie Harper and Alan Wilson. The cover shows an image of the God Samaritan (in green and yellow horizontal stripes) with the injured man (red top, yellow bottom) as two figures in the background walk away.

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