Mr Bates vs the Post Office

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Its one thing Sunak bombing the Houthis to deflect attention from the scandal but gdm and Mr Tash are taking it to another level :-)

:-( in just before I attempted to bring it back on topic!

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Yep and getting back on topic, Vennels will have been identified as a corporate priest destined for management, rather than a parish role, as she manifestky lacks the compassion for that.

Like all company ladders, the higher you go, the more politics you have to play. Being a Bishop means you are being a figurehead for that diocese alongside being the “manager” of all the priests and ordinands too.

Vennels would have been earmarked for a certain role, but will no doubt be overlooked now. I can’t see the church giving her any role in the public eye now.

What does being Bishop of London mean in terms of Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

:-( in just before I attempted to bring it back on topic!

I think the juxtaposition of Vennell’s putative religious beliefs (and ambitions) and her conduct as CEO of the PO is absolutely on topic.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

What does being Bishop of London mean in terms of Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s?

They oversee the diocese of London, which includes the two biggest churches.

They will do specific services at them, but won’t be there regularly.

It‘s the third most senior position to hold in the C of E. They’ll be in the House of Lords and on all sorts of committees.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I think the juxtaposition of Vennell’s putative religious beliefs (and ambitions) and her conduct as CEO of the PO is absolutely on topic.

If you ever talk to people that go to church, their views on society are more old testament than new. Not much forgiveness and love for others.

I don’t go much as what I perceive a Christian should be and how they actually are don’t marry up.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

They oversee the diocese of London, which includes the two biggest churches.

They will do specific services at them, but won’t be there regularly.

It‘s the third most senior position to hold in the C of E. They’ll be in the House of Lords and on all sorts of committees.

Second being Bishop of York or Durham presumably?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Second being Bishop of York or Durham presumably?

Canterbury 1, York 2.

I wasn’t at the gsme though, unlike the 250k that say they were ;-)

 

[East Level 2]

I wonder what Jesus would make of Paula Vennells.

He'd be very cross.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

They oversee the diocese of London, which includes the two biggest churches.

They will do specific services at them, but won’t be there regularly.

It‘s the third most senior position to hold in the C of E. They’ll be in the House of Lords and on all sorts of committees.

I think it doesn't include the Abbey directly - isn't it a Royal Peculiar?

St Paul's is the base of the Bishop of London, and it directly controls the Cities of London and Westminster - not sure how far north it reaches before it meets St Albans.

South of the river is Southwark and Guildford.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I think it doesn't include the Abbey directly - isn't it a Royal Peculiar?

St Paul's is the base of the Bishop of London, and it directly controls the Cities of London and Westminster - not sure how far north it reaches before it meets St Albans.

South of the river is Southwark and Guildford.

Minsters and cathedrals are managed differently, so I’m not 100% sure how they work there. The seat is in St Paul’s though, so you could be right about the abbey.

You're definitely right about the cities though.