Dr Julie Gittoes

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An Anglican priest & theologian who makes time for art, novels, film, politics, and good coffee. Views my own. http://juliegittoes.blogspot.co.uk

A close up of daffodils - coming into full bloom with some still in bud. Some cards with pictures of St Paul’s on happen to be in the background
Two cats curled up side by side: both white and one with black markings the other grey.
The final section of an advent candle - with a wine bottle used as a candle holder: the wick burns just about the image of the crib with Mary, Joseph and the Christ child
A close up of the wooden crib at St Mary’s- Mary and Joseph either side of the Christ child with the donkey and cow in the background
A mini Christmas tree with lights in the background - partly reflected in a mirror - with a glass of Penderyn malt in a glass in the foreground
Statement from the Bishop of Edmonton and Dr Lisa Adjei "We are deeply concerned to hear of the planned 'unite the kingdom' march in London this weekend. Though framed as a celebration of free speech, it is inextricably linked to voices and movements that have previously contributed to division and racial intolerance. This is at odds with everything we, and millions of Londoners, stand for, especially the Diocese of London." "We affirm that freedom of speech is a vital democratic right, and at the same time pray for a nation where that freedom is exercised not to deepen fear or exclusion, but to foster compassion and unity. Every day, in our churches and on our streets, we see a very different city to the one that the marchers portray. One where people from all cultures, religions, beliefs and classes can work, worship, and live together. We take pride in a city that welcomes everyone. Now and always, we reject intolerance and division in the utmost terms." "We will hold all marginalised communities in our prayers this weekend, and ask for safety, peace and justice for all." Bishop Anderson Jeremiah, Bishop of Edmonton & Lead Bishop for Racial Justice Dr Lisa Adjei, Head of Racial Justice Priority, Diocese of London
Some freshly cut dahlias - wrapped in paper: flowers in yellow, shades of orange and red, petals overlapping as they’re held together in a wrapping.
A neatly mown lawn at Kenwood with a park bench in the mid ground to the left - looking down towards a pond with a back drop of trees, shades of green
A close up of orange petals on the individual flowers of a rhododendron against the back drop of green leaves
The rhododendron at Kenwood House - several beds of plants in flower: reds, pinks and oranges. Set against the backdrop of neatly mown lawns, mature trees and blue sky
A mug with pink stripes in various shades on a white shelf - containing some rainbow tulips against a red wall. The tulips are yellow, red, orange and purple.
The south windows of St Mary’s glowing with light just as it fell dark - windows are plain glass set in whitewashed walls (the tower and flag just visible).
A screenshot from BBC sounds - with the Radio 2 logo - Richie Anderson sitting in for Sara Cox with an image of Pulp’s Spike Island single
A lit Easter candle with a green wax relief Celtic cross - and white and yellow flowers at the base
The pascal candle with a Celtic cross - alpha and omega and year 2025 in green wax relief - lit on front of the high altar and stained glass window at Christ Church Hendon
One of the gravestones in St Mary’s church yard - a Celtic style cross design with intricate carving. It stands under a yew tree
A plate of chips and some onion rings - instead of fish - the vegetable option for breaking Good Friday fast.
The altar of repose in the sacrament chapel - empty apart from the now extinguished candles on the altar itself.
The figure of Jesus on the cross with Mary his mother and the beloved disciple on either side - carved in dark wood with halos and details in gold.
St Mary’s church illuminated only by candles burning on the votive stand. Arches framed by light with the outline of chairs in a now empty building
The high altar at St Mary’s with a red frontal with palm branches in front of it - a cross with a purple robe draped over it and a crown of thorns stands on the foreground
The inside of St Mary’s church in Hendon taken after evensong. The lights have been turned off so it’s lit by the glow of candle light alone. You can see the outline of the pulpit and chairs, the medieval arches and the small windows above.
Me standing in the middle of the Anthony McCall installation: two arcs of bright white as the projected light casts shadows; there is darkness and beams of light outlining my figure
The girders of Blackfriars Bridge framing the river Thames and St Paul’s cathedral with its famous dome seen through a smudgy window on a grey day
Two large containers with open metal work on a wooden floor with a large candle on each. The flame casting light and patterns across the wall
Two white cats on a blue spotted cat bed. The one with grey markings has her paw across the one with black markings - and rests her head on hers
Sunlight shining through clear glass windows at the west end of the church casting light on the walls above the arches which reflect the pattern of the lead work and shape of the windows (lance windows with diamond lead work)
A cluster of trees in sunny hill parklooking magnificent despite the lack of leaves in winter - the sky is grey but the grass bright green
Two bright orange plant pots suspended with rope/hessian tied in knots with a false below. One pot has a small plant barely visible the other a spiky green plant
A Kind of Prayer by David Frazer. It depicts a man kneeling on what looks likes pebbly beach. We see the soles of his feet - his clothes baggy and head bent forward. Lots of horizontal lines make up the sea or sky
Two bare trees against a grey/blue cloudy sky with the morning sun shining through
A satsuma with leaves still attached on a wooden bench: vibrant orange and green contrasting with the wood
A brick wall with a square painted in blue within which someone has written God in small squares on the horizontal and Love on the vertical, intersecting at the letter O
An over ground train carriage on the Mildmay Line with livery in coloured rainbow stripes and the line “every story matters”.
Sunset through the clouds - yellows, pinks, oranges and purples - with trees in the foreground. Taken from northern line tube train window
A blue mug with some unopened daffodils with seashells in the background and a window looking out onto trees
A photo montage of sunrise across a frosty garden with bare trees on the left and frost on autumn leaves and ivy leaves on the right
Church, Theology and Ministry Convenors: Julie Gittoes and Danny Pegg This seminar provides space for participants to reflect on the life and ministry of the church - within a particular denomination or tradition or from the perspective of the development of ecclesiology as a doctrine. This might include work on ministerial practice and orders, questions relating to worship and witness or concern for mission or ecumenical relations. We particularly welcome papers from those in ministry, including ordinands, as well as students and those working within the academy from a variety of backgrounds. Selection criteria for abstracts: • Commitment to theological engagement with, and resourcing of, the life and ministry of the church; • Clarity of thesis as well as coherence and rigour of the argument; • Potential to contribute to the field through research and reflection on practice - including papers which are
A stretch of green grass with a large bare tree in the for ground and a row of trees in the distance with a bright blue sky
The cover of the dark is rising on a red blanket with two cats curled up side by side - two pairs of ears showing
Garmin run summary with three coloured rings including average pace of 11/mi and distance of 3.11 mi
A bush which had been pruned snowing small green leaves
Bare winter trees with an evergreen shrub in the foreground and grey skies through a rainy window.
The river arrow flowing through Kington - with some trees on the banks and water running over rocks
At Mary’s Church in Kington from the outside - nave and lady chapel visible with the tower/spire and steps to the belfry. A bit shrouded in low cloud
A tree line in the fog - grass in the foreground and the bare branches of the trees tracing their particular shapes
Imave of Mary holding the infant Jesus by the late Chris Gollon
Two cats with white and black or grey markings curled up together on their bed
A Jesse Tree with the verse from Isaiah 11:1 ~ "A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shal grow out of his roots.” Lots of circles containing symbols like Joseph’s coat, the earth, the Ten Commandments, mary and Jesus
A hedgerow in shadow with a tree - no leaves apart from ivy with a blue winter sky with clouds just before sun began to set
Patterned tiles at Chalk Farm tube station - green glaze with a floral design
Post of “the 80s” exhibition at Tate Britain with a photo of a young black man and the evening sky/tree in the background
A matcha latte with chocolate on top
A path leading through trees in sunny hill park - some still have yellow, orange and green leaves but lots have already fallen on the grass
A pink coffee up with angel wings and a halo around “Angel Cafe”
Images of snow on the grass outside a h church - a rose bud against the same backdrop and one image of snow on autumn leaves
A chai latte in a grey cup and saucer on a wooden cafe table
The pilgrim played by Alex dressed in the armour of God
Two white and black/grey cats sleeping together their heads touching
Cover of Pregnancy and Birth: Critical Theological Conceptions Ed Karen O’Donnell and Claire Williams - white cover with red, yellow, blue and pint patterns