The environment gets even more hostile and without even a debate in Parliament BBC News - Major changes to asylum system set to come into force www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Source: The Guardian search.app/F7Pkx

Expert Comment: Church-to-mosque conversions grab headlines, but is funding the real crisis? | University of Oxford share.google/h7BuAjLihrHI...

processthis.substack.com/p/bonhoeffer...? A long read but full of insights and lament

Incidentally it occurs to me that one thing that’s daft about Matt Goodwin’s line that “Britain will be unrecognisable by the end of this century” is that… yeah, it probably will be. Britain was very different in 2000 to 1926. 1900 was quite different to 1826, for that matter.

We are in a dreadful time compared with earlier decades of politics www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...?

Source: Independent Catholic News search.app/Lt8kP

You can now pre-order Helen Paynter's new book, "Faithful Presence in a Fractured World: A Church toolkit for resisting the Far Right" from Canterbury Press. Read the description on their webpage and check out the fantastic lineup of authors/topics. canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978178...

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...? If we don't defeat DeForm fascism will win.

BBC News - Is there really a 'quiet revival' of religion among Gen Z? - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Generalizing isn't healthy. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ's New Testament church Restored.

#langsky "Everyone should have the right to learn and grow through their mother tongue, and also to acquire regional, national, and international languages. Through multilingualism, wisely used, every individual can participate, talk and be heard." Happy International Mother Language Day! 🌻

Celebrate linguistic diversity by browsing multilingual books in Open Library’s digital archive. tinyurl.com/bdj24acn

What another sorry mess surrounding a Bishop. It seems many people are not surprised. This is so depressing, so damaging. Pray justice is served, and the church gets it's tawdry house in order!

Sick lies clearly wanting to promote a false far right narrative. Heading to the destruction of urban civilisation. BBC News - Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... This could happen in the UK if the far right gets to power.

www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/enou...? Good article by my friend Israel.. Pity about the photo of For Rage

The Guardian exposing the racism and stupidity of Reform Councilors in Lancashire.

Racism is spreading like a cancer, and it is right wing politicians and media who are promoting it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...?

What does it mean to seek renewal in neighbourhoods shaped by loss, resilience, and hope? Sarah Small's Temple Urban Tract reflects on place, faithfulness, and long-term presence in urban contexts Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tract... Eden Network: www.facebook.com/EdenNetwork

Read the article for our statement on this www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/02/all-...

Pleasant morning yesterday at RSPB Leighton Moss photos.app.goo.gl/Exr62gocnQyB...

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Three cheers for Unison and the Grauniad... zero for the government.

🚨 Just THREE days left to tell the Government what you think of making refugees wait 20 years for safety 🚨 We cannot let these appalling plans go unchallenged. Follow this guide from Praxis to make sure your voice is heard. www.praxis.org.uk/consultation

This policy is vile and cruel. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

christiansagainstthefarright.substack.com/p/from-westm...?

Fun in church?

cuf.org.uk/news/local_p...?

Chris Shannahan should be pleased with this. Others should read the book. williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...

I am getting good at wordle.

Source: The Guardian search.app/jZVwz Scotland again more civilised than England.

search.app/A1uwp This looks like a useful attempt at legislation to end the sale of electric motorbikes. Unlikely to be passed without government backing.

What’s it about? It explores the presence and contributions of black people in the Bible, in church history and in Britain today. It celebrates the remarkable growth of the church in Africa and the exciting ‘reverse mission’ impact on Europe mailchi.mp/3d7568c3dbab...

Better Story hosted Rev Dr Helen Paynter to explore how “thin theology” can “church-wash” the racism and hatred of the extreme right.  Better Story produced a recording of the lecture - so grab a cuppa and spend an hour to unpack what is going on... Watch the vieo here. youtu.be/JgHMeOm5uBA?...

keithbrindle.substack.com/p/christians...?

Love this, from my friends Jane and @andrewgraystone.bsky.social, who open up their home for asylum seekers to stay.

NEW BLOG: Can Ordo Amoris Offer a Framework for Just Immigration Policy? Victoria Paynter explores how the proximity of the neighbour we are commanded to love can no longer be interpreted in spatial or tribal terms Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/neighbour-lo...

Living in an Age of Indifference: Exploring the Roots of Spiritual Protest in the Works of William Temple and Dorothy Day 📍 Thursday 15 January | 5.00–6.30pm | Online | Free Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...

Tommy Robinson calls on the United States to invade UK. He is a traitor who should be deported or jailed. Those who were the loudest demanding Parliamentary Sovereignty are now the most vocal in wanting the country invaded by a foreign power! 🤷‍♀️ www.thenational.scot/news/2573810...

"I believe this moment of polarisation urges us to deeper engagement, particularly with people who are saying things we do not want to hear..." Head of Church Engagement at Trussell, Jessica Foster, reflects on "ecumenism in a time of fragmentation" cte.org.uk/ecumenism-in... #ChurchesTogether

Voters believe the media and Reform's lies www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

"The extraordinary nature of the times demands an approach that resists easy binary and polarising responses." The Archbishop-elect faces a formidable balancing act, writes Chris Baker @williamtemplefdn.bsky.social #SarahMullally #ArchbishopOfCanterbury

After 24 years of service to the William Temple Foundation, our Director of Research, Professor Christopher Baker, is moving on. Professor Simon Lee, Chair of Trustees, notes Chris' 'sustained, pioneering and distinguished service to the Foundation': williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/moving-on-pr...

Be part of the first cohort of the William Temple College! Join us for our part-time, three week, accredited, online course on working with refugees THIS JANUARY. Read more about it from course convener Dr Katya Braginskaia: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/be-part-of-o...