William Temple Foundation
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Shaping debate on religion in public life; continuing Archbishop William Temple's legacy of faith-informed social reform
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How should theology respond to austerity and structural poverty?
Dr Joseph Forde reviews @chrisshannahan.bsky.social's Life on the Breadline - a powerful, research-led call for an austerity-age theology of liberation
Read: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
Dr Joseph Forde reviews @chrisshannahan.bsky.social's Life on the Breadline - a powerful, research-led call for an austerity-age theology of liberation
Read: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
February 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
How should theology respond to austerity and structural poverty?
Dr Joseph Forde reviews @chrisshannahan.bsky.social's Life on the Breadline - a powerful, research-led call for an austerity-age theology of liberation
Read: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
Dr Joseph Forde reviews @chrisshannahan.bsky.social's Life on the Breadline - a powerful, research-led call for an austerity-age theology of liberation
Read: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
Have you read? In our latest Temple Tract, Kat Gregory-Witham considers relational Christian engagement in complex urban settings
Read today: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/
Read today: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/
February 4, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Have you read? In our latest Temple Tract, Kat Gregory-Witham considers relational Christian engagement in complex urban settings
Read today: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/
Read today: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/
NEW REVIEW: Dr Joseph Forde reviews Chris Shannahan's 'Life on the Breadline: Theology, Poverty and Politics in an Age of Austerity'.
How has Christian theology historically contributed to tackling and reducing poverty? Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
How has Christian theology historically contributed to tackling and reducing poverty? Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
February 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM
NEW REVIEW: Dr Joseph Forde reviews Chris Shannahan's 'Life on the Breadline: Theology, Poverty and Politics in an Age of Austerity'.
How has Christian theology historically contributed to tackling and reducing poverty? Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
How has Christian theology historically contributed to tackling and reducing poverty? Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/review-of-li...
Have you watched? In our last webinar, Fr Ryan Bennett offered an insightful synopsis linking two key theological figures of the 20th Century, with stimulating responses from the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton and Professor Will Storrar
Watch here: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
Watch here: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
January 25, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Have you watched? In our last webinar, Fr Ryan Bennett offered an insightful synopsis linking two key theological figures of the 20th Century, with stimulating responses from the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton and Professor Will Storrar
Watch here: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
Watch here: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
NEW BLOG: asylum is an issue distorted by toxic myths. In his latest blog, Greg Smith challenges the headlines with facts, faith, and a prophetic Christian call to hospitality, justice, and resistance to racism and nationalism.
Read & reflect: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/from-strange...
Read & reflect: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/from-strange...
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
NEW BLOG: asylum is an issue distorted by toxic myths. In his latest blog, Greg Smith challenges the headlines with facts, faith, and a prophetic Christian call to hospitality, justice, and resistance to racism and nationalism.
Read & reflect: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/from-strange...
Read & reflect: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/from-strange...
OUT NOW: the recording of Revd Ryan Bennett's fascinating webinar on spiritual protest and theologies of incarnation in the works of Temple and Day
Many thanks to Prof Will Storrar and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this dynamic discussion
Watch: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
Many thanks to Prof Will Storrar and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this dynamic discussion
Watch: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
January 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
OUT NOW: the recording of Revd Ryan Bennett's fascinating webinar on spiritual protest and theologies of incarnation in the works of Temple and Day
Many thanks to Prof Will Storrar and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this dynamic discussion
Watch: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
Many thanks to Prof Will Storrar and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this dynamic discussion
Watch: youtu.be/n31icZHHr4o
TONIGHT: final chance to sign up to tonight's webinar on spiritual protest in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day - with Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton
📍 Thurs 15 Jan, 5-6.30pm
Sign up for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
📍 Thurs 15 Jan, 5-6.30pm
Sign up for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
January 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
TONIGHT: final chance to sign up to tonight's webinar on spiritual protest in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day - with Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton
📍 Thurs 15 Jan, 5-6.30pm
Sign up for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
📍 Thurs 15 Jan, 5-6.30pm
Sign up for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
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...
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...
January 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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...
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...
Working to maintain a just, dignified and hospitable welcome to all those seeking asylum and refuge in the UK?
Join us for our three week, part-time, accredited online course!
Tell and friend and sign up today - it starts NEXT WEEK: 19 Jan - 6 Feb: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Join us for our three week, part-time, accredited online course!
Tell and friend and sign up today - it starts NEXT WEEK: 19 Jan - 6 Feb: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
January 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Working to maintain a just, dignified and hospitable welcome to all those seeking asylum and refuge in the UK?
Join us for our three week, part-time, accredited online course!
Tell and friend and sign up today - it starts NEXT WEEK: 19 Jan - 6 Feb: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Join us for our three week, part-time, accredited online course!
Tell and friend and sign up today - it starts NEXT WEEK: 19 Jan - 6 Feb: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
New article! WT Foundation Director of Research Prof Chris Baker on the challenges facing the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect, as seen in @churchtimes.bsky.social
What does 'weak establishment' demand, and what might a renewed Englishness encompass?
Read here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
What does 'weak establishment' demand, and what might a renewed Englishness encompass?
Read here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM
New article! WT Foundation Director of Research Prof Chris Baker on the challenges facing the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect, as seen in @churchtimes.bsky.social
What does 'weak establishment' demand, and what might a renewed Englishness encompass?
Read here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
What does 'weak establishment' demand, and what might a renewed Englishness encompass?
Read here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
NOW ACCREDITED! Hear from course convener Dr Katya Braginskaia about what you can expect from our three-week online course beginning next week!
Read more: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/be-part-of-o...
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Read more: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/be-part-of-o...
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
January 12, 2026 at 8:25 AM
NOW ACCREDITED! Hear from course convener Dr Katya Braginskaia about what you can expect from our three-week online course beginning next week!
Read more: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/be-part-of-o...
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Read more: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/be-part-of-o...
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
ONE WEEK until our online, short accredited course about refugees!
Strengthen your impact by examining case studies and strategies from the City of Sanctuary UK, HIAS+JCORE, Preston City of Sanctuary, PAN Intercultural Arts and WT Foundation
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Strengthen your impact by examining case studies and strategies from the City of Sanctuary UK, HIAS+JCORE, Preston City of Sanctuary, PAN Intercultural Arts and WT Foundation
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
ONE WEEK until our online, short accredited course about refugees!
Strengthen your impact by examining case studies and strategies from the City of Sanctuary UK, HIAS+JCORE, Preston City of Sanctuary, PAN Intercultural Arts and WT Foundation
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Strengthen your impact by examining case studies and strategies from the City of Sanctuary UK, HIAS+JCORE, Preston City of Sanctuary, PAN Intercultural Arts and WT Foundation
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
NOT LONG until our next William Temple webinar, where Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton will be exploring spiritual protest and human dignity in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day.
Sign up for FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Sign up for FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
January 12, 2026 at 7:58 AM
NOT LONG until our next William Temple webinar, where Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton will be exploring spiritual protest and human dignity in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day.
Sign up for FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Sign up for FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Recognising the polarising indifference capturing increasing global attention, where do we look for direction?
William Temple and Dorothy Day’s theology of the incarnation recaptures the dignity of all humanity
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
William Temple and Dorothy Day’s theology of the incarnation recaptures the dignity of all humanity
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Recognising the polarising indifference capturing increasing global attention, where do we look for direction?
William Temple and Dorothy Day’s theology of the incarnation recaptures the dignity of all humanity
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
William Temple and Dorothy Day’s theology of the incarnation recaptures the dignity of all humanity
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
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...
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...
January 8, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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...
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...
What are your January plans and resolutions? Join us for a part-time, three week, accredited online course to explore hospitality and working with refugees.
Read more and sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Not for you? Consider sharing this with a friend!
Read more and sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Not for you? Consider sharing this with a friend!
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
What are your January plans and resolutions? Join us for a part-time, three week, accredited online course to explore hospitality and working with refugees.
Read more and sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Not for you? Consider sharing this with a friend!
Read more and sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Not for you? Consider sharing this with a friend!
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...
Professor Simon Lee, Chair of Trustees, notes Chris' 'sustained, pioneering and distinguished service to the Foundation': williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/moving-on-pr...
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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...
Professor Simon Lee, Chair of Trustees, notes Chris' 'sustained, pioneering and distinguished service to the Foundation': williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/moving-on-pr...
NEW BLOG: our Chair of Trustees Simon Lee reflects on William Temple, generosity, and the Spirit of Christmas Present
Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/on-william-t...
Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/on-william-t...
December 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NEW BLOG: our Chair of Trustees Simon Lee reflects on William Temple, generosity, and the Spirit of Christmas Present
Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/on-william-t...
Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/on-william-t...
How do William Temple and Dorothy Day inform our responses to contemporary inequality?
Their theologies of the incarnation offer a better story... Join us to discuss spiritual protest in their work!
📍 Thurs 15 Jan 2026 5-6.30pm, online free
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Their theologies of the incarnation offer a better story... Join us to discuss spiritual protest in their work!
📍 Thurs 15 Jan 2026 5-6.30pm, online free
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
December 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
How do William Temple and Dorothy Day inform our responses to contemporary inequality?
Their theologies of the incarnation offer a better story... Join us to discuss spiritual protest in their work!
📍 Thurs 15 Jan 2026 5-6.30pm, online free
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Their theologies of the incarnation offer a better story... Join us to discuss spiritual protest in their work!
📍 Thurs 15 Jan 2026 5-6.30pm, online free
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
Care about showing hospitality to refugees?
Start the new year with deep thinking and rigorous training in an online community of like-minded practitioners and individuals.
Our 3 week online course is for you!
Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Start the new year with deep thinking and rigorous training in an online community of like-minded practitioners and individuals.
Our 3 week online course is for you!
Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
December 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Care about showing hospitality to refugees?
Start the new year with deep thinking and rigorous training in an online community of like-minded practitioners and individuals.
Our 3 week online course is for you!
Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Start the new year with deep thinking and rigorous training in an online community of like-minded practitioners and individuals.
Our 3 week online course is for you!
Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
It was a delight to partner with @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social St Paul's Cathedral and @churchurbanfund.bsky.social for a valuable discussion around faith-based approaches to urban development
Watch Prof Chris Baker's exploration of faith in our intersectionality: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Bs...
Watch Prof Chris Baker's exploration of faith in our intersectionality: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Bs...
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It was a delight to partner with @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social St Paul's Cathedral and @churchurbanfund.bsky.social for a valuable discussion around faith-based approaches to urban development
Watch Prof Chris Baker's exploration of faith in our intersectionality: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Bs...
Watch Prof Chris Baker's exploration of faith in our intersectionality: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Bs...
What are your New Year's plans and resolutions?
Join an online community considering the challenges and opportunities that we face in showing hospitality to our asylum seeking friends and neighbours!
Online course, 19 Jan - 6 Feb 2026, sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Join an online community considering the challenges and opportunities that we face in showing hospitality to our asylum seeking friends and neighbours!
Online course, 19 Jan - 6 Feb 2026, sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What are your New Year's plans and resolutions?
Join an online community considering the challenges and opportunities that we face in showing hospitality to our asylum seeking friends and neighbours!
Online course, 19 Jan - 6 Feb 2026, sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
Join an online community considering the challenges and opportunities that we face in showing hospitality to our asylum seeking friends and neighbours!
Online course, 19 Jan - 6 Feb 2026, sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
NEW BLOG: Prof Grace Davie reflects on prayer, place, far-right expressions of Christianity, and the future of the Church of England
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/some-reflect...
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/some-reflect...
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
NEW BLOG: Prof Grace Davie reflects on prayer, place, far-right expressions of Christianity, and the future of the Church of England
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/some-reflect...
Read it here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/some-reflect...
If you're wondering what can we do - as individuals, faith and secular orgs, local groups and refugee charities, researchers and people with lived experience – to support sanctuary seekers in these difficult times, then this is the course for you...
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
December 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you're wondering what can we do - as individuals, faith and secular orgs, local groups and refugee charities, researchers and people with lived experience – to support sanctuary seekers in these difficult times, then this is the course for you...
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
NOW ON SALE: online public lecture addressing spiritual protest in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day
📍 15 Jan 5-6.30pm
Join Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this rich conversation:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
📍 15 Jan 5-6.30pm
Join Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this rich conversation:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
December 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NOW ON SALE: online public lecture addressing spiritual protest in the works of William Temple and Dorothy Day
📍 15 Jan 5-6.30pm
Join Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this rich conversation:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...
📍 15 Jan 5-6.30pm
Join Revd Ryan Bennett, Prof William Storrar, and the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton for this rich conversation:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...