# anglican (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover anglican. Page: Feed: --- ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-08-10-1830/) _2026-08-10 · Joshua P. Steele_ “While he was still a long way off,” from the parable of the Prodigal Son, is one of my favorite minor phrases in the Bible. What’s yours? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-08-10-1828/) _2026-08-10 · Joshua P. Steele_ Anyone have an at-home cold plunge setup they enjoy? ## [You couldn't make it up...](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/you-couldn-t-make-it-up) _2026-08-10 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ If it were possible to sum up the problems of the Church of England in one job advert. This might just be it. An ambiguous organisational setting requires a policy advisor who may or may not understand, or be committed to, the purpose of the organisation but must be committed to reflecting diversity within the organisation and be able to build strong relationships in numerous settings, in order to… ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-30-1534/) _2026-07-30 · Joshua P. Steele_ Has anyone integrated audio/dictation into their notes, writing, personal knowledge management workflows in a way they’re happy with? I haven’t done anything like this yet, but I’m interested! ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-30-1444/) _2026-07-30 · Joshua P. Steele_ What are the most versatile shoes you own? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-27-1203/) _2026-07-27 · Joshua P. Steele_ You mean not a single Trojan horse-dragger was, idk, lazy enough to ask “Why is this thing so damn heavy, anyways?!”? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-26-1853/) _2026-07-26 · Joshua P. Steele_ Finally saw The Odyssey in theaters! Way more jump-scares than I was expecting, but, wow! What a film! Has me thinking a lot about xenia/hospitality, “Zeus’s law,” and how far short we fall of even that standard, when it comes to immigrants and the poor. ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-26-0753/) _2026-07-26 · Joshua P. Steele_ As a child, what was your relationship to the terms “strong-willed” or “obedient” re: yourself and/or your siblings? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-21-0913/) _2026-07-21 · Joshua P. Steele_ Finally getting around to reading “The Age of Reading is Over” in The Atlantic (the hard copy, one of my last since my subscription has lapsed, arrived). It’s some of the saddest stuff I’ve ever read, and I’m not even to the AI section yet! ## [Did I walk past Jesus?](https://shawnbranch.substack.com/p/did-i-walk-past-jesus) _2026-07-17 · Shawn C. Branch · Shawn C. Branch | Out on a Limb_ Some reflections on Matthew 25:31-46 ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/449Kpoi0zHsw) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [How to Not Pass Out or Faint When Getting Your Blood Drawn](https://joshuapsteele.com/how-to-not-pass-out-or-faint-when-getting-your-blood-drawn/) _2026-07-16 · Joshua P. Steele_ The trick that's finally stopped me from fainting during blood draws: staying tense and amped up instead of trying to relax. ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-15-2042/) _2026-07-16 · Joshua P. Steele_ Sigh, no, we don’t need PERMANENT Daylight Saving Time, we need to get RID of Daylight Saving Time! Standard Time all the time! ## [Synod round-up Tuesday 14/07/26](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/synod-round-up-tuesday-14-07-26) _2026-07-14 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ Today, this quinquennium of General Synod came to an end. The synod was officially 'dissolved' - though by looking at the chamber at that time it seems many had left before the service of Holy Communion, for theological or practical reasons, and headed back to their homes and dioceses. The brief version: The delayed Private Members' Motion, Support for Looked After Children and those in care was… ## [Synod Round-up Monday 13/07/26](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/synod-round-up-monday-13-07-26) _2026-07-13 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ Today began with a variationof Synod business to allow the 'Kairos Palestine' debate that was adjourned yesterday to be completed this morning. The Private Members Motion, 'Support for Looked After Children and those in care', will now be debated tomorrow. Business in brief The controversial Kairos Palestine motion passed in all three houses, in an amended form, despite a plea from the Bishop of… ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-13-1422/) _2026-07-13 · Joshua P. Steele_ Crossbody/sling bag on a guy. Yea or nay? ## [Basement Dehumidifier Woes: Even AlorAir Isn't Good Enough?](https://joshuapsteele.com/basement-dehumidifier-woes/) _2026-07-13 · Joshua P. Steele_ My supposedly commercial-grade AlorAir Sentinel HD55 developed a refrigerant leak, leaving me to choose between expensive shipping, a near-retail replacement, and another disposable dehumidifier. ## [The 'King' Vote as amended...](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/the-king-vote-as-amended) _2026-07-13 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ Today, the much vaunted 'King motion' came before General Synod. The motion, about the compatability of same-sex relationships with christian discipleship, has been discussed at length. The wording was as follows: That this Synod affirm that there are no fundamental objections to being in a committed, faithful, intimate same-sex relationship, and that such a relationship can be entirely compatible… ## [Synod Round-up Weekend 11-12/07/26](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/synod-round-up-weekend-11-12-07-26) _2026-07-13 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ While many in England were more concerned about the results of the World Cup and Wimbledon, General Synod members were hard at work in York. Saturday morning A Private Members Motion seeking a review of digital communications of the Church of England was brought to an end when a motion for 'next business' was proposed and passed on a show of hands. The Legislative Committee explained that the… ## [Synod Round-Up Friday 10/07/26](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/synod-round-up-friday-10-07-26) _2026-07-11 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ The final meeting of this 'General Synod' began with a relatively uncontroversial first session: There were anodyne addresses from the Archbishop of York and an ecumenical guest from the Roman Catholic Church. The debate on the Business Committee raised a questions about the purpose of fringe meetings, the armed forces covenant, CNCs, members joining online, the way question time operates, the… ## [A quick-ish guide to General Synod July 26](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/a-quick-ish-guide-to-general-synod-july-26) _2026-07-10 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ Even Anglican nerds, like those at Anglican Futures, struggle to read the ink off every paper being put before Synod - so this is a quick-ish guide to the key themes and debates coming up. The full agenda can be found here. This is last synod of the five-year term for elected members. Thus, it is a time to tie up loose ends, and the Business Committee have worked hard to include any number of… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yuY4Lkph8x5u) _2026-07-10 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [How long will the GSFA be welcome at the ACC?](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/how-long-will-the-gsfa-be-welcome-at-the-acc) _2026-07-07 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ \[Please forgive the acronyms in the title - it is the only way to avoid them becoming far too long. For those unfamiliar with the alphabetti spaghetti of Anglican life this blog may be helpful. In the meantime, here are a few relevent reminders: ACC - Anglican Consultative Council - an elected body of bishops, clergy, laity who make up one of the four 'Instruments of Communion' of the Anglican… ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-06-1442/) _2026-07-06 · Joshua P. Steele_ I’m of two minds (at least) on the Balogun mess. You? #WorldCup ## [A New Battle Hymn](https://joshuapsteele.com/a-new-battle-hymn/) _2026-07-06 · Joshua P. Steele_ New lyrics for the Battle Hymn of the Republic, proclaiming God's solidarity with migrants, the poor, and the oppressed. ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-06-1021/) _2026-07-06 · Joshua P. Steele_ Testing a small POSSE improvement: this Note should carry a link back to its canonical copy on joshuapsteele.com when it reaches Micro.blog and Bluesky. ## [Waiting Outside](https://shawnbranch.substack.com/p/waiting-outside) _2026-07-06 · Shawn C. Branch · Shawn C. Branch | Out on a Limb_ Reflecting on this week's Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-05-1209/) _2026-07-05 · Joshua P. Steele_ Resurrected my Bluesky account, using my domain name as my handle. Testing my Drafts \> Website \> MicroBlog \> Bluesky flow here! ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-04-2020/) _2026-07-05 · Joshua P. Steele_ Cabo Verde pronunciation in Portuguese. Is it “KAH-boo VEHR-duh” or “KAH-boo VEHR-jee”? I think Brazilian Portuguese would be the latter “-jee” version (at least in the NE where I visited some 20 years ago). ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-04-0943/) _2026-07-04 · Joshua P. Steele_ Unless we get our fear and greed under control, I don’t think we’ve got another 250 years in us. 🇺🇸 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-04-0915/) _2026-07-04 · Joshua P. Steele_ I think Sidny Lopes Cabral’s goal for Cape Verde vs Argentina, to tie it back up in the 103rd minute, was one of the top five most memorable goals I’ve ever seen. Right up there with van Persie’s “Flying Dutchman.” What say you? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-03-1357/) _2026-07-03 · Joshua P. Steele_ What is the main goal/purpose of the offsides rule in soccer? Does VAR help or hinder that purpose? ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9UXZLYAnIOJR) _2026-07-03 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Restoring Trust -the "Unusual Challenges" facing the Church of England](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/restoring-trust-the-unusual-challenges-facing-the-church-of-england) _2026-07-03 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ Next week the General Synod of the Church of England will meet in York for the final Synod of this quinquennium. The majority of those currently serving on General Synod will face re-election in the Autumn, leaving only the diocesan bishops and other ex-officio members to be certain to return in November. Whatever the results of those elections there are some big issues that will need to be… ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-01-2134/) _2026-07-02 · Joshua P. Steele_ What a terrible VAR red card. Boo. 👎👎👎 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-01-1529/) _2026-07-01 · Joshua P. Steele_ It’s far too hot and humid out. 🥵 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-07-01-0901/) _2026-07-01 · Joshua P. Steele_ If you could put a short phrase/question on a bracelet (or somewhere else you’d regularly see it), in order to help you make better decisions, big or small, to improve your life, what would it say? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-29-0808/) _2026-06-29 · Joshua P. Steele_ COROS should add Rucking (walking with a weighted pack) as a supported activity mode, complete with logging how much weight you’re carrying. ## [Seven problems with the ReNew ordination pathway](https://www.anglicanfutures.org/post/seven-problems-with-the-renew-ordination-pathway) _2026-06-24 · Anglican Futures · Anglican Futures_ In 2017, Bishop Martin Morrison of the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of South Africa (REACH SA) was one of those who travelled to NE England to consecrate the Rt Revd Jonathan Pryke, a long-standing curate at Jesmond Parish Church. It was claimed that this radical action was necessary because it would allow Pryke "to provide ongoing episcopal ministry to Jesmond Parish Church, related… ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-23-1158/) _2026-06-23 · Joshua P. Steele_ Software engineers/devs: Has AI made your job more enjoyable? Or less? ## [When Your Kids Don’t Go to Church Anymore](https://shawnbranch.substack.com/p/when-your-kids-dont-go-to-church) _2026-06-22 · Shawn C. Branch · Shawn C. Branch | Out on a Limb_ Reflections on the Sunday Gospel - Matthews 10:24-39 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-19-2134/) _2026-06-20 · Joshua P. Steele_ Woof. Some of these FOX commercials, man. #WorldCup ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-17-0744/) _2026-06-17 · Joshua P. Steele_ Messi still has the magic! ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-16-0733/) _2026-06-16 · Joshua P. Steele_ What is something you care about more than most people realize? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-11-0703/) _2026-06-11 · Joshua P. Steele_ This is the least excited I’ve ever been about a World Cup, and it’s on my own continent! ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-06-05-0906/) _2026-06-05 · Joshua P. Steele_ I’d completely forgotten about Julius Summer Miller’s old physics videos. Used to watch them all the time on PBS! ## [Along the Way](https://shawnbranch.substack.com/p/along-the-way) _2026-06-01 · Shawn C. Branch · Shawn C. Branch | Out on a Limb_ Reflections from Sunday's Gospel - Matthew 28:16-20 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-05-30-0818/) _2026-05-30 · Joshua P. Steele_ “Gentlemen, for the first 60 feet, that was a hell of a pitch.” Warren Spahn, joking about allowing Willie Mays his first Major League hit, a home run. ## [Father's Day Gift Ideas 2026](https://joshuapsteele.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-2026/) _2026-05-29 · Joshua P. Steele_ 7 gift ideas for Father's Day 2026 ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-05-29-0657/) _2026-05-29 · Joshua P. Steele_ Do you believe you can change? Why or why not? ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-05-28-0731/) _2026-05-28 · Joshua P. Steele_ Finally finished “Against the Machine” by Paul Kingsnorth. Overall, I think he’s right. But, wow, he goes full “crazy right-wing uncle” in a few spots. Multiple COVID rants. Nothing about the tech-supported rise of right-wing fascism. ## [(untitled)](https://joshuapsteele.com/notes/2026-05-27-0920/) _2026-05-27 · Joshua P. Steele_ You know you’re not in your 20s anymore when finishing a sporting event without a new injury feels like a win, no matter what the score was! (We lost by one goal in overtime, but my ankles held-up OK without getting re-sprained) ## [Fire in Our Bones](https://shawnbranch.substack.com/p/fire-in-our-bones) _2026-05-25 · Shawn C. Branch · Shawn C. Branch | Out on a Limb_ Yesterday was Pentecost.