Author Archives: Sarah Mullally

About Sarah Mullally

If you wanted a blog run by an experienced blogger look elsewhere - I am a beginner. I am a mum, Bishop, Dame and poor potter - welcome.

Doing the right thing is often the hardest thing

Doing the right thing is often the hardest thing. Last Saturday’s stark televised announcement to the nation by the Prime Minister sent the Christmas plans of millions across the country into disarray. It cannot have been an easy decision to … Continue reading

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My Story By Monica Bolley Part 3 We journey together in hope

I am grateful to Monica for sharing her story Part 3   We journey together in hope Reversal of untruths If racism is to be extinguished – and those plates of the earth’s surface to which I alluded earlier are to … Continue reading

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My Story By Monica Bolley – Part 2 Racism – its depth, persistence and the pain it causes

I am very grateful to Monica for sharing her story. University city, full-blown racism An experience of blatant racism which I experienced, was at university when I was looking for accommodation in the city. I was basically told at the … Continue reading

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My Story by Monica Bolley – Part 1 Golden opportunity to tackle racism

I am grateful to Monica for sharing her story Part 1 Golden opportunity to tackle racism Introduction I write this narrative – which I am content to be passed to others – as a black woman. I hope that as … Continue reading

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“Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid”

My introduction to Living in Love and Faith at The London Diocesan Synod Matthew 14 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he … Continue reading

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Life Stories in Black and White

I am grateful to Charnelle for this powerful, personal guest blog piece, following Georgina’s earlier in the week. We must listen and learn from these experiences – and above all, we must act. Learning to find my voice. My reflections … Continue reading

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Life Stories in Black and White

I am grateful to Georgina who, over the past week, has written this heartfelt guest post for my blog. Who am I to write this piece, when I am sure that hundreds of thousands of words have been eloquently and … Continue reading

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Loving as Christ loved during COVID-19

The Domestic Abuse Bill returned to the Commons for its second reading this week, a timely reminder not to forget those who during the COVID-19 restrictions are in lockdown with the very people who may cause them harm. The report by … Continue reading

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Nursing – the determination and kindness of humanity

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see – Mark Twain   During 2018 we marked the centenary of the end of World War One and I spent time reading the account of nurses … Continue reading

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God has touched the world and we are not alone.

John 20:11-18 Easter 2020 Reflection by The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Sarah Mullally Bishop of London   Alleluia! Christ has Risen He has risen indeed. Alleluia!   Some years ago, I needed to have a small day case operation.  … Continue reading

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