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If you wanted a blog run by an experienced blogger look elsewhere - I am a beginner. I am a mum, Anglican Bishop, Dame and poor potter - welcome.
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- Doing the right thing is often the hardest thing
- My Story By Monica Bolley Part 3 We journey together in hope
- My Story By Monica Bolley – Part 2 Racism – its depth, persistence and the pain it causes
- My Story by Monica Bolley – Part 1 Golden opportunity to tackle racism
- “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid”
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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Moving Forward
I am not a member of synod, so I listened, as did thousands of others, to the live stream of the debate yesterday. Even from a distance, the hurt, and the love of those seeking to apologise for that hurt … Continue reading
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to take note
Sitting with a member of clergy recently I encouraged them to reflect on how they normally discerned what God was calling them to do and suggested that is how they were likely to discern God’s movement in this instance. … Continue reading
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#LoveYourNeighbour
Last week I celebrated Candlemas with the children from St David’s Primary School in Exeter. We thought about darkness and those places we had been when there was no light. We talked about what it made us feel and the … Continue reading
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