Greg Smith
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It's all on my website.. https://gregsmith.synthasite.com/
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Latest from Kristin Aune, Matt Mayhew & myself on how the cultural climate on university campuses shapes interfaith relations. theconversation.com/how-campus-c... In @uk.theconversation.com
How ‘campus climate’ affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions
Visible diversity and critical conversations are important.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Latest from Kristin Aune, Matt Mayhew & myself on how the cultural climate on university campuses shapes interfaith relations. theconversation.com/how-campus-c... In @uk.theconversation.com
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'Seeing religious education as alive and embodied, beyond textbooks and at every stage of life, is central to the greater unity we need.' - my blog on our new @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on informal RE in the UK.
Sports clubs to supermarkets: RE beyond the classroom
Hannah Rich unpacks the key themes in her new report ‘Beyond the Classroom in her latest blog. 13/11/2025
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November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
'Seeing religious education as alive and embodied, beyond textbooks and at every stage of life, is central to the greater unity we need.' - my blog on our new @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on informal RE in the UK.
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Another day another migration story. Terrifying in here tho is the reform of the ECHR she will attempt. This will be Labour's biggest and most dangerous mistake, I GUARANTEE. It will set up the infrastructure for a Reform govt. to dismantle all our protections. news.sky.com/story/home-s...
Home secretary to tackle UK's 'excessive generosity' with sweeping immigration reforms
In a statement to MPs on Monday, Shabana Mahmood is expected to tighten up the rules to allow for more deportations, and reduce the "pull factors" that attract migrants to the UK.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Another day another migration story. Terrifying in here tho is the reform of the ECHR she will attempt. This will be Labour's biggest and most dangerous mistake, I GUARANTEE. It will set up the infrastructure for a Reform govt. to dismantle all our protections. news.sky.com/story/home-s...
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NEW on the SCM Press blog:
We speak to @chrisshannahan.bsky.social about his research into austerity-age poverty in the UK and his new book.
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We speak to @chrisshannahan.bsky.social about his research into austerity-age poverty in the UK and his new book.
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/why-do-...
November 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
NEW on the SCM Press blog:
We speak to @chrisshannahan.bsky.social about his research into austerity-age poverty in the UK and his new book.
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/why-do-...
We speak to @chrisshannahan.bsky.social about his research into austerity-age poverty in the UK and his new book.
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/why-do-...
Interesting and detailed report on ethnic identity
Race, heritage, and British / English identity: what do white and ethnic minority adults in England think? | YouGov share.google/jUUXDoLkO3O3...
Race, heritage, and British / English identity: what do white and ethnic minority adults in England think? | YouGov share.google/jUUXDoLkO3O3...
Race, heritage, and British / English identity: what do white and ethnic minority adults in England think? | YouGov
A YouGov study examines how attitudes to British and English identity differ among white and ethnic minority adults in England
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November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Interesting and detailed report on ethnic identity
Race, heritage, and British / English identity: what do white and ethnic minority adults in England think? | YouGov share.google/jUUXDoLkO3O3...
Race, heritage, and British / English identity: what do white and ethnic minority adults in England think? | YouGov share.google/jUUXDoLkO3O3...
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In his latest reflection, Jonathan Macy shares how the church in Thamesmead grew not by big budgets, but by equipping every believer, spotting local gifts and trusting God’s way.
Let’s be bold and faithful in what we have: proximityhub.org/blog/look-at-what-god-has-given-you-and-then-be-brave
Let’s be bold and faithful in what we have: proximityhub.org/blog/look-at-what-god-has-given-you-and-then-be-brave
Look at what God has given you - and then be brave | Blog | Proximity
- Find out more with the latest insights from the Proximity team
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November 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In his latest reflection, Jonathan Macy shares how the church in Thamesmead grew not by big budgets, but by equipping every believer, spotting local gifts and trusting God’s way.
Let’s be bold and faithful in what we have: proximityhub.org/blog/look-at-what-god-has-given-you-and-then-be-brave
Let’s be bold and faithful in what we have: proximityhub.org/blog/look-at-what-god-has-given-you-and-then-be-brave
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NEW BLOG: Abigail King discusses the need for the Church of England to once again be 'weird' in its counter-cultural distinctiveness, achieved through a reclaimed sense of purpose
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/a-national-c...
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/a-national-c...
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
NEW BLOG: Abigail King discusses the need for the Church of England to once again be 'weird' in its counter-cultural distinctiveness, achieved through a reclaimed sense of purpose
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/a-national-c...
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/a-national-c...
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Watch this space! We're launching an upcoming online course in January - an introduction to working with refugees and people with lived experience.
How do we co-create resilient partnerships to support sanctuary seekers and amplify their voices?
Early-bird prices coming soon!
How do we co-create resilient partnerships to support sanctuary seekers and amplify their voices?
Early-bird prices coming soon!
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Watch this space! We're launching an upcoming online course in January - an introduction to working with refugees and people with lived experience.
How do we co-create resilient partnerships to support sanctuary seekers and amplify their voices?
Early-bird prices coming soon!
How do we co-create resilient partnerships to support sanctuary seekers and amplify their voices?
Early-bird prices coming soon!
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A long piece but important for Christians in the struggle against racism
A long piece but important for Christians in the struggle against racism
The Politics of Pagan Christianity
Today’s nationalist Christians should heed the message of the anti-Nazi theologian Henri de Lubac.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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A long piece but important for Christians in the struggle against racism
A long piece but important for Christians in the struggle against racism
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
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We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
Beyond the Classroom: Informal Religion and Worldviews Education in the UK
Hannah Rich’s report exploring the places and spaces where people of all ages learn about other faiths outside of the classroom. 13/11/2025
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November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
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Penwortham Fireworks on the night of the full moon. Camera set for bulb mode, longish exposures, hand held, giving impressionistic treatment of patterns and colours in the sky.
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Fireworks and Full Moon November 5 2025 · Wednesday, Nov 5 📸
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November 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Penwortham Fireworks on the night of the full moon. Camera set for bulb mode, longish exposures, hand held, giving impressionistic treatment of patterns and colours in the sky.
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#photography
#fireworks
#Preston
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#photography
#fireworks
#Preston
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The UN estimates there's over 200,000 refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. What would it look like if every person seeking refugee here was welcomed by local people from the local church? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unM3lFs4xUM
Welcome Churches: Together We Can Change the Story
The U.N. estimates there's over 200,000 refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. What would it look like if every person seeking refugee here was welcom...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The UN estimates there's over 200,000 refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. What would it look like if every person seeking refugee here was welcomed by local people from the local church? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unM3lFs4xUM
BBC News - Entrepreneurial refugee says 'thank you UK' for giving family sanctuary - BBC News
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Entrepreneurial refugee says 'thank you UK' for giving family sanctuary
Since settling in North Yorkshire, Nahid Hamidi has set up a pop-up restaurant and helps other refugees.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
BBC News - Entrepreneurial refugee says 'thank you UK' for giving family sanctuary - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"This is a city that proves multi-culturalism works not perfectly but practically. There are hijabs and headscarves next to Villa scarves, halal bakeries beside Irish pubs, and kids from every background sharing classrooms and dreams"
@hasanpatel.com
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Birmingham Isn't Broken - Hard-Right Britain Is - EA WorldView
Ozzie the Bull at the New Street railway station, Birmingham, UK How UK’s Hard Right Is Attacking An Independent Press Over Muslims In a U-turn disguised as a twist in the story: the Maccabi Tel Aviv ...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"This is a city that proves multi-culturalism works not perfectly but practically. There are hijabs and headscarves next to Villa scarves, halal bakeries beside Irish pubs, and kids from every background sharing classrooms and dreams"
@hasanpatel.com
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@hasanpatel.com
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Tommy Robinson this morning said his legal fees for a court appearance today were paid for by Elon Musk, the Tesla boss billionaire and owner of X.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Tommy Robinson this morning said his legal fees for a court appearance today were paid for by Elon Musk, the Tesla boss billionaire and owner of X.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
Another good reason to be concerned about the influence of X (formerly twitter) and to support blue sky, so long as we are kind to each other.
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We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy.
Read our open letter in full: www.bigissue.com/opinion/government-must-set-targets-reduce-child-poverty
Read our open letter in full: www.bigissue.com/opinion/government-must-set-targets-reduce-child-poverty
Why the government must set targets to reduce child poverty
Big Issue leads campaigners in voicing concerns that the child poverty strategy will be published without targets
www.bigissue.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We’re joining @bigissueuk and 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy.
Read our open letter in full: www.bigissue.com/opinion/government-must-set-targets-reduce-child-poverty
Read our open letter in full: www.bigissue.com/opinion/government-must-set-targets-reduce-child-poverty
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ANIC e-newsletter — a refreshed platform for connection, encouragement, and shared vision. The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches (ANIC) exists to enhance capacity and understanding for effective intercultural mission within the Church of England.
ANIC e-newsletter — a refreshed platform for connection, encouragement, and shared vision. The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches (ANIC) exists to enhance capacity and understanding for effective intercultural mission within the Church of England.
Anglican Network for Intercultural Churches
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October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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ANIC e-newsletter — a refreshed platform for connection, encouragement, and shared vision. The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches (ANIC) exists to enhance capacity and understanding for effective intercultural mission within the Church of England.
ANIC e-newsletter — a refreshed platform for connection, encouragement, and shared vision. The Anglican Network of Intercultural Churches (ANIC) exists to enhance capacity and understanding for effective intercultural mission within the Church of England.