# methodist (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover methodist. Page: Feed: --- ## [Religion news 20 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-20-august-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault; Church of England issues prayers for rain and delivery from drought; Hundreds of mosques 'waiting for security funding'; 800 year old Brechin Cathedral transferred to Community Trust ## [Religion news 19 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-19-august-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ AI programmers ‘should sign Hippocratic oath’; Florence Eshalomi is the new Faith Minister; Children’s Commissioner calls for reform of Prevent programme; CofE’s Church Housing Association plans homes on ‘Benefits Street’ ## [Religion news 18 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-18-august-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ Thousands gather in Trafalgar Square for Jason Arday vigil; Bishop ‘enters admissions’ to misconduct allegations following Makin review; Theos makes the case for studying Theology and Religious Studies; Nuns fight plans to take away their private beach in Italy ## [Religion news 17 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-17-august-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ The death of Jason Arday: 'a time for reflection on values and boundaries'; British Muslims pray for rain as showers are forecast; Progressive Jewish leaders appalled by Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ jibe; 21 Cornwall churches to form ‘mega-benefice' ## [Religion news 14 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-14-august-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ A level Religious Studies entries fall amid shortage of specialist teachers; Catholic Bishop of Northampton appears in court on rape charges; Pope themed mitre hats a major crowd puller at Chicago White Sox game ## [Religion news 13 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-13-august-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ Awe and wonder at the solar eclipse, interpreted by religion; Private Requiem Mass for Anne Widdecombe; Muslim and Christian leaders agree plan to tackle extremism in West Africa; The child evangelists in Brazil and the impact of fame and fortune ## [Religion Media Centre annual lecture 29 September 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/religion-media-centre-annual-lecture-2026/) _2026-08-12 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ 'The news sphere and the heavenly sphere' - with Sarah Sands, CEO of Hymns Ancient & Modern, St Bride’s, Fleet Street, Tuesday 29 September 6.30pm ## [Religion news 12 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-12-august-2026/) _2026-08-12 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ Christian village of Taybeh closed to Israelis to deter settler attacks; Catholic agencies mobilise for the people of Colombia; Islamic Relief reports rise in abusive messages; Charity launched to deepen church’s connection with nature and gardening ## [Religion news 11 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-11-august-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ Jewish leaders meet Foreign Secretary to discuss concerns on policy; Priest in Taybeh warns Palestinian Christians feel forgotten; Richard Dawkins marks 50 years of 'The Selfish Gene'; Turin Shroud exhibition touring Britain ## [Religion news 10 August 2026](https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/morning-news-bulletin/religion-news-10-august-2026/) _2026-08-09 · Ruth Peacock · Religion Media Centre_ Bishop ‘deeply concerned’ at narrative around early release of prisoners; Investigation launched into Al-Khair Foundation over alleged links with Hamas; MCB: Government’s non-engagement policy ‘does not exist in writing’; Insurer demands ‘Jesus Loves You’ stickers on a car must be removed ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dof4rXvBSR2x) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [I done a podcast](https://richardhall.online/i-done-a-podcast-2/) _2025-10-16 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ I had a very happy hour or so chatting to Shropshire podcaster Jim Hawkins. We covered some ground: politics, the church, photography, being “woke”. But mostly it was about Rwanda. I’m always glad to talk about Rwanda. Have a listen. #Rwanda #Methodist #podcast #shropshire ## [DeckZero-Alpha: The Journey to a Portable Command-Line Companion](https://richardhall.online/deckzero-alpha-the-journey-to-a-portable-command-line-companion/) _2025-07-17 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ The DeckZero-Alpha is a minimalist, Raspberry Pi Zero-based “decklet”—a pocket-sized, text-focused computer for organization, writing, and coding. Eschewing modern distractions, it uses plain text, command-line tools, and manual syncing. Its quirky, retro style and deliberate simplicity make it a refreshing, practical antidote to bloated devices, embodying a philosophy of focus, portability, and… ## [Online worship](https://richardhall.online/online-worship/) _2025-04-25 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ I've been experimenting with reveal.js as a tool for creating self-guided worship services. It’s a bit of a geeky detour from my usual workflow, but it's proving both fun and surprisingly useful. My first attempt is now live—feedback welcome! ## [A new blog](https://richardhall.online/a-new-blog/) _2025-04-19 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ I've started a new blog at https://revrichard.github.io to document my attempt to learn computing on the command line. It's more for my benefit than anyone else's, but you never know. Someone might be interested. ## [the photozine collective](https://richardhall.online/the-photozine-collective/) _2025-04-01 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ Rising from the smudged ink and DIY spirit of the zine-making underground, the Photozine Collective is a ragtag band of analogue photography zealots, united in their quest to flood the world with beautifully crafted, self-published works. Armed with nothing but cameras and an unshakable belief in the power of print, they wage a glorious (but \[…\] ## [Changing seasons](https://richardhall.online/changing-seasons/) _2025-01-01 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ How a changing climate is affecting the seasons. ## [Jimmy Carter (1924-2024)](https://richardhall.online/jimmy-carter-1924-2024/) _2024-12-30 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ cagle.com ## [A little test](https://richardhall.online/a-little-test/) _2024-12-08 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ If you see this on Bluesky, could you make some sort of reaction? Ditto, if it hits your feed on Mastodon I’m not sure what I’m trying to prove. Maybe I’m just being self-indulgent. Humour me. ## [Farage fibs](https://richardhall.online/farage-fibs/) _2024-12-04 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ Nigel Farage is applying the same tactics of fear-mongering, half-truths and misrepresentation towards the WHO that succeeded against the EU in the Brexit campaign. ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h9M6YrpaRkIV) _2024-12-04 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [You’re right – it’s a crutch](https://richardhall.online/youre-right-its-a-crutch/) _2024-11-13 · Richard Hall · Richard Hall Online_ A walking staff is very valuable tool on all but the most trivial of hikes. Why would it be perjorative to think of faith as a crutch?