Hannah Rich
@hannahmerich.bsky.social
Director of Christians on the Left, senior researcher at Theos Think Tank. Always mixing religion and politics for a living. Fan of good stories, football, big earrings and oatcakes.
'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
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
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.
Reposted by Hannah Rich
🚨 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
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
All of Felix White's 'Whatever Will Be, Will Be' is beaut, but the chapter on watching his nephew fall in love with the game has wrecked me. Nothing makes me happier than serious football chat with mine, or more relieved than when the 'new word' he learned at the match turned out to be 'goarnstoke'.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
All of Felix White's 'Whatever Will Be, Will Be' is beaut, but the chapter on watching his nephew fall in love with the game has wrecked me. Nothing makes me happier than serious football chat with mine, or more relieved than when the 'new word' he learned at the match turned out to be 'goarnstoke'.
Leo Scienza you absolute beauty.
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Leo Scienza you absolute beauty.
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
Zohran Mamdani and the return of Oriol Romeu. It's almost too much hope for one day.
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Zohran Mamdani and the return of Oriol Romeu. It's almost too much hope for one day.
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“We are united in Christ. We will not stop denouncing the evil of detention and deportation. We cannot be silent in the face of oppression. We will persist until justice flows freely like a river.” - Fr. David Inczauskis, SJ
ICE again prevents Chicago Catholics from bringing Eucharist to immigrant detainees
More than 2,000 faithful gathered to pray outside the Broadview ICE Detention Center Nov. 1, but the group's main request — to bring Communion to detainees — was rejected by federal immigration offici...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“We are united in Christ. We will not stop denouncing the evil of detention and deportation. We cannot be silent in the face of oppression. We will persist until justice flows freely like a river.” - Fr. David Inczauskis, SJ
Just seen a man buying a poppy for his dog, and without going all James McClean, I do think we need to ask ourselves what, if any, remembrance that serves.
November 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just seen a man buying a poppy for his dog, and without going all James McClean, I do think we need to ask ourselves what, if any, remembrance that serves.
This is excellent from @robb-s.bsky.social, simultaneously sharing some great insights on religion and youth culture while also educating our Theos colleagues about the brilliance of Dave.
What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity?
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Lyra, David, and the shifting landscape of Christianity and youth culture
In light of The Quiet Revival report showing increased openness to Christianity among young adults, Rob Barward–Symmons explores how two releases this week reveal how our cultural space has transforme...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This is excellent from @robb-s.bsky.social, simultaneously sharing some great insights on religion and youth culture while also educating our Theos colleagues about the brilliance of Dave.
'What’s faltering in the first place is not the willingness to raise a child but the capacity to build a life with someone.' - found this a fascinating read on how it's more complex than cheaper childcare.
Poland’s birth rate is in freefall. The cause? A loneliness epidemic that state cash can’t solve | Anna Gromada
Bonuses for families have done nothing to fix a baby bust caused by post-communist Europe’s relationships crisis, says sociologist Anna Gromada
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
'What’s faltering in the first place is not the willingness to raise a child but the capacity to build a life with someone.' - found this a fascinating read on how it's more complex than cheaper childcare.
I went to a lecture on staying human in the face of AI tonight, where the online platform for asking questions gave me the AI option to shorten/improve my question or ‘make it more joyful’. I cannot tell you how much I want to shut that genie back in its box and run away.
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I went to a lecture on staying human in the face of AI tonight, where the online platform for asking questions gave me the AI option to shorten/improve my question or ‘make it more joyful’. I cannot tell you how much I want to shut that genie back in its box and run away.
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Pretty frustrated at the front page of a UK newspaper today listing the method of suicide used by Ricky Hatton. I won’t share a screen shot because we should not share details of methods. I would urge all journalists to read the excellent Samaritans guidelines
Samaritans' media guidelines for reporting suicide
Our guidance offers practical advice and tips on how to safely cover the topic of suicide in the media. Download our media guidelines and read our best practice tips here.
www.samaritans.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Pretty frustrated at the front page of a UK newspaper today listing the method of suicide used by Ricky Hatton. I won’t share a screen shot because we should not share details of methods. I would urge all journalists to read the excellent Samaritans guidelines
I’m at a by-election count tonight. There’s a beautiful amount of clipboards, jelly babies and good will involved in keeping the wheels of local democracy turning, and also I’d totally watch a romcom about an agent and a counter falling in love.
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I’m at a by-election count tonight. There’s a beautiful amount of clipboards, jelly babies and good will involved in keeping the wheels of local democracy turning, and also I’d totally watch a romcom about an agent and a counter falling in love.
'Lord, you told us to love our neighbours as ourselves, but you never told us to ask where they were born or what papers they carry in their hands. You simply told us to love.' - from a clip posted on the Other Place of a priest turned away from giving communion at an ICE detention centre. Preach.
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
'Lord, you told us to love our neighbours as ourselves, but you never told us to ask where they were born or what papers they carry in their hands. You simply told us to love.' - from a clip posted on the Other Place of a priest turned away from giving communion at an ICE detention centre. Preach.
'A Church that sets no limits to love, that knows no enemies to fight but only men and women to love, is the Church that the world needs today.' - Dilexit Te pulls no punches on how this love, esp. extended to the poor and migrants, is the heart of the faith 🔥
October 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
'A Church that sets no limits to love, that knows no enemies to fight but only men and women to love, is the Church that the world needs today.' - Dilexit Te pulls no punches on how this love, esp. extended to the poor and migrants, is the heart of the faith 🔥
I would add Harry Hill's TV Burp to this list, otherwise 10/10 no comments.
"Progressive patriotism" doesn't have to mean po-faced panels about Diggers, Chartists, and Morris dancing.
For @renewaljournal.bsky.social, Sofie Jenkinson argues that social democrats should embrace "Mr Blobby patriotism" and stand up for "Silly Sausage Britain".
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
For @renewaljournal.bsky.social, Sofie Jenkinson argues that social democrats should embrace "Mr Blobby patriotism" and stand up for "Silly Sausage Britain".
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
October 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I would add Harry Hill's TV Burp to this list, otherwise 10/10 no comments.
Best podcasts/things to read to get my head round the heck's going on in French politics?
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Best podcasts/things to read to get my head round the heck's going on in French politics?
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I didn't know until we buried my mother, so probably most people here don't know: Jewish cemeteries strongly recommend that you get insurance for the headstone.
Because the cemeteries are so often desecrated, the gravestones smashed.
Because the cemeteries are so often desecrated, the gravestones smashed.
October 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I didn't know until we buried my mother, so probably most people here don't know: Jewish cemeteries strongly recommend that you get insurance for the headstone.
Because the cemeteries are so often desecrated, the gravestones smashed.
Because the cemeteries are so often desecrated, the gravestones smashed.
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
England Women off to a flyer in yet another sport and another world cup. Is it not really cricket/a bit too Hundred-y to give the team a nickname for the country to get behind?
October 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
England Women off to a flyer in yet another sport and another world cup. Is it not really cricket/a bit too Hundred-y to give the team a nickname for the country to get behind?
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We send our prayers, love and solidarity to our Jewish brothers and sisters across the country, and all in @jewishlabour.bsky.social, following the horrific events in Manchester on this holiest of days. We are mourning with you.
October 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We send our prayers, love and solidarity to our Jewish brothers and sisters across the country, and all in @jewishlabour.bsky.social, following the horrific events in Manchester on this holiest of days. We are mourning with you.
Thanks to @compassoffice.bsky.social for having me last night, speaking alongside @jydenham.bsky.social & @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social on why I think Labour needs the moral courage to do things simply because they’re the right thing to do, and how we should embrace the broad church.
September 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Thanks to @compassoffice.bsky.social for having me last night, speaking alongside @jydenham.bsky.social & @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social on why I think Labour needs the moral courage to do things simply because they’re the right thing to do, and how we should embrace the broad church.
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« We’ve lost the motivation to do something good just because it’s right. I’d like to see us do that again. People might disagree with us, but they’ll respect it. »
« We’ve lost the motivation to do something good just because it’s right. I’d like to see us do that again. People might disagree with us, but they’ll respect it. »
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@hannahmerich.bsky.social
« We’ve lost the motivation to do something good just because it’s right. I’d like to see us do that again. People might disagree with us, but they’ll respect it. »
« We’ve lost the motivation to do something good just because it’s right. I’d like to see us do that again. People might disagree with us, but they’ll respect it. »
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@hannahmerich.bsky.social director of @chrleft.bsky.social on scrapping the two-child benefit limit : « it’s just the right thing to do. It’s just that simple. »
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@hannahmerich.bsky.social director of @chrleft.bsky.social on scrapping the two-child benefit limit : « it’s just the right thing to do. It’s just that simple. »
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Is there a reason I ask that the Times are using a picture of asylum seekers in a boat to describe rules for migrants who came on legal routes such as skilled worker visas for doctors?
Tough new conditions to be imposed on migrants who want to settle in the UK will not apply to more than a million people who arrived in the UK under the post-Brexit immigration surge
Labour’s tough new rules will not apply to migrants already in UK
www.thetimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Is there a reason I ask that the Times are using a picture of asylum seekers in a boat to describe rules for migrants who came on legal routes such as skilled worker visas for doctors?