William Temple Foundation

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...

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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...

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/

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...

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

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...

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

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-...

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...

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...

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...

NOW ACCREDITED! Hear from course convener Dr Katya Braginskaia about what you can expect from our three-week online course beginning next week!

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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

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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-...

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

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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...

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.

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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...

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...

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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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-...

Have you read our latest Temple Tract?

Professor Martyn Percy engages with the nature of sacred spaces, their counter cultural and revolutionary potential for gathering, and their role in equipping people to nurture radical hope

Read here: williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/temple-tracts/

Looking to start 2026 well, with deep thinking and rigorous training?

Join us for three weeks as we consider challenges and opportunities in demonstrating hospitality to the refugee. Learn healthy and robust methods of engagement in online community...

www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...

Recognising the polarising indifference capturing global attention, where do we look for direction?

William Temple and Dorothy Day’s theology of the incarnation direct our vision to recapture the dignity and self-worth of all humanity

Join us 15 Jan: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-in-...

What would be your key drivers and obstacles to working with asylum seekers and refugees?

Join us 19 Jan-6 Feb on this short online course to consider hospitality through exploring innovative case studies, toolkits, and resources...

Early bird sign up: tickettailor.com/events/willi...