The Sea of Faith Network
@seaoffaithnetwork.bsky.social
We are a network of groups and individuals who share the understanding that religion and worldviews are creations of the human imagination. We explore together the implications of such an understanding for our moral, spiritual, and social values.
Sea of Faith Network Conference 2026: "Creativity, Curiosity & Celebration”.
How do art, craft, poetry, and storytelling connect to our core worldviews and human expressions? Join us for an inspiring day and a half of talks and discussions as we explore the many facets of human creativity! sofn.uk
How do art, craft, poetry, and storytelling connect to our core worldviews and human expressions? Join us for an inspiring day and a half of talks and discussions as we explore the many facets of human creativity! sofn.uk
August 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Sea of Faith Network Conference 2026: "Creativity, Curiosity & Celebration”.
How do art, craft, poetry, and storytelling connect to our core worldviews and human expressions? Join us for an inspiring day and a half of talks and discussions as we explore the many facets of human creativity! sofn.uk
How do art, craft, poetry, and storytelling connect to our core worldviews and human expressions? Join us for an inspiring day and a half of talks and discussions as we explore the many facets of human creativity! sofn.uk
Lovely to meet up with friends Philip & Hazel Hughes. Congrats to Philip on his becoming a Member of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours announced today - For significant service to the sociology of religion, to academia, to social cohesion, and to the community. Well deserved.
Books - Christian Research Association
We publish books providing up-to-date and reliable information about religious faith and church life in Australia. In addition to reports on Census data, recent themes have included: current trends in...
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June 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Lovely to meet up with friends Philip & Hazel Hughes. Congrats to Philip on his becoming a Member of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours announced today - For significant service to the sociology of religion, to academia, to social cohesion, and to the community. Well deserved.
Great to get latest edition of ‘Sofia’. Very moving piece by Christiane van Duuren, about the survival of a Palestinian farm on the West Bank: ‘refusing to be enemies, refusing to be victims’. +Super interesting article by Katy Jennison on being a Pagan member of the SOFN sofn.uk/sofia/
May 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Great to get latest edition of ‘Sofia’. Very moving piece by Christiane van Duuren, about the survival of a Palestinian farm on the West Bank: ‘refusing to be enemies, refusing to be victims’. +Super interesting article by Katy Jennison on being a Pagan member of the SOFN sofn.uk/sofia/
Iain McDonald: Life and church, a personal journey.
‘In Conversation’ online 20 May 7pm. Iain's journey is one shaped by faith and perseverance. As a gay man facing institutional hostility, he encountered repeated rejection despite his call to ministry. Register interest: [email protected]
‘In Conversation’ online 20 May 7pm. Iain's journey is one shaped by faith and perseverance. As a gay man facing institutional hostility, he encountered repeated rejection despite his call to ministry. Register interest: [email protected]
May 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Iain McDonald: Life and church, a personal journey.
‘In Conversation’ online 20 May 7pm. Iain's journey is one shaped by faith and perseverance. As a gay man facing institutional hostility, he encountered repeated rejection despite his call to ministry. Register interest: [email protected]
‘In Conversation’ online 20 May 7pm. Iain's journey is one shaped by faith and perseverance. As a gay man facing institutional hostility, he encountered repeated rejection despite his call to ministry. Register interest: [email protected]
Tonight at 7.00 pm: Robert Bouknic,The Changing Relationship between Science and Religion. The initial premise for this discussion is that the binary choice between evolution and creationism is an out-dated, false dichotomy. Register your interest: [email protected]
March 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Tonight at 7.00 pm: Robert Bouknic,The Changing Relationship between Science and Religion. The initial premise for this discussion is that the binary choice between evolution and creationism is an out-dated, false dichotomy. Register your interest: [email protected]
NEW RE plan for a term’s KS3 work on Power & Influence: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 11-14 BI5 ‘Religion in a Secular State’. Ban the hijab in France? Get rid of the clerics in Iran? Turn a museum back to a mosque in Turkey? What about the influence of religions in the UK? Explore!
Exemplar Units of Learning - Big Ideas for RE
Exemplar units of learning for short-term planning for a complete term’s work that relates to the Big Ideas for RE for each age group.
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March 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM
NEW RE plan for a term’s KS3 work on Power & Influence: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 11-14 BI5 ‘Religion in a Secular State’. Ban the hijab in France? Get rid of the clerics in Iran? Turn a museum back to a mosque in Turkey? What about the influence of religions in the UK? Explore!
Faith Beyond Certainty: Rethinking God and Belief. Jessica Eastwood explores Don Cupitt’s religious non-realism and its potential to reframe engagement with religion beyond theism and atheism. ‘SOF ‘In Conversation’ online 17th December 7pm. Register your interest: [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Faith Beyond Certainty: Rethinking God and Belief. Jessica Eastwood explores Don Cupitt’s religious non-realism and its potential to reframe engagement with religion beyond theism and atheism. ‘SOF ‘In Conversation’ online 17th December 7pm. Register your interest: [email protected]
In 2000, David Boulton published ’10 Hypotheses’. It provoked much discussion, sometimes heated. 25 years later, does it still carry the same power to stir up deep thought and nuanced conversation? Next SOF ‘In Conversation’ event is on 15th Oct at 7pm. Register your interest: [email protected]
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October 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In 2000, David Boulton published ’10 Hypotheses’. It provoked much discussion, sometimes heated. 25 years later, does it still carry the same power to stir up deep thought and nuanced conversation? Next SOF ‘In Conversation’ event is on 15th Oct at 7pm. Register your interest: [email protected]
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Thanks to all who attended our brilliant conference Education For This Life. Videos of presentations now available: www.youtube.com/@SOFNetwork Keep in touch with our ongoing activities here: sofn.uk or join our Network, ‘exploring and promoting religion and worldviews as valuable human creations’
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August 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Thanks to all who attended our brilliant conference Education For This Life. Videos of presentations now available: www.youtube.com/@SOFNetwork Keep in touch with our ongoing activities here: sofn.uk or join our Network, ‘exploring and promoting religion and worldviews as valuable human creations’
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Parishioner @cestnickell.bsky.social said he'd like an Archbishop to believe in a "truly national church, a service for everyone ... Lots of non-religious people like a sacred space - the music and the culture of the church - but feel they can't go because they don't believe the right things."
September 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Parishioner @cestnickell.bsky.social said he'd like an Archbishop to believe in a "truly national church, a service for everyone ... Lots of non-religious people like a sacred space - the music and the culture of the church - but feel they can't go because they don't believe the right things."
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The Crown Nominations Commission will soon decide the next Archbishop of Canterbury. At a time of unprecedented turbulence in the church and society, what qualities should the new leader bring?
Voices from across the CofE join journalists to share their views in our latest briefing, available now:
Voices from across the CofE join journalists to share their views in our latest briefing, available now:
RMC Briefing: Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
A broad spectrum of people from the Church of England joined journalists in explaining the character they are looking for in the next Archbishop of Canterbury
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September 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Crown Nominations Commission will soon decide the next Archbishop of Canterbury. At a time of unprecedented turbulence in the church and society, what qualities should the new leader bring?
Voices from across the CofE join journalists to share their views in our latest briefing, available now:
Voices from across the CofE join journalists to share their views in our latest briefing, available now:
Congratulations to Her Grace Cherry Vann and @churchinwales.bsky.social Cherry has been a member of the Sea of Faith and a SOF local group, as well as Patron of @opentablelgbt.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Congratulations to Her Grace Cherry Vann and @churchinwales.bsky.social Cherry has been a member of the Sea of Faith and a SOF local group, as well as Patron of @opentablelgbt.bsky.social
Our first speaker today is @bvlsingler.bsky.social on identities, AI, religion and hope.
July 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our first speaker today is @bvlsingler.bsky.social on identities, AI, religion and hope.
Our programme this evening starts with Big Ideas for Religion and Science in Education with @davefrancis13.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our programme this evening starts with Big Ideas for Religion and Science in Education with @davefrancis13.bsky.social
All set up and ready for #SeaOfFaith Conference to begin this evening, our themes being #ReligiousEducation and #AI
July 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
All set up and ready for #SeaOfFaith Conference to begin this evening, our themes being #ReligiousEducation and #AI
How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? And what are the practical consequences for effective (religious) education? How can we use Big Ideas to make deep learning a pleasure for all? Curious to know more? This year’s SOF conference will enlighten: sofn.uk
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A special conference examining the potential threats and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence for education and building on the Sea of Faith’s work to
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July 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? And what are the practical consequences for effective (religious) education? How can we use Big Ideas to make deep learning a pleasure for all? Curious to know more? This year’s SOF conference will enlighten: sofn.uk
Do sign up for our annual conference asap! Amazing line up of speakers
This July, we invite you to a pivotal conference: 'Education For This Life.' Explore how Artificial Intelligence, Curiosity and Big Ideas are transforming everything we know. Join Rupert Wegerif, Beth Singler, Louisa Jane Smith, Michael Reiss and Denise Cush at this crucial event: sofn.uk/conference
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Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July in London.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Do sign up for our annual conference asap! Amazing line up of speakers
Pope Leo XIV said that AI “poses new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour." How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? Is curiosity overrated? Where are we with the debate about science and religion? Find out more at this year’s SOF conference sofn.uk/conference
June 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Pope Leo XIV said that AI “poses new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour." How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? Is curiosity overrated? Where are we with the debate about science and religion? Find out more at this year’s SOF conference sofn.uk/conference
Great to hear Ruth Marx talking about Scopes Monkey Trial on latest RE Podcast. Find out more about the Trial, the value of curiosity, and much more, at this year’s SOF conference, ‘Education For This Life’, with Denise Cush, Michael Reiss, Philippa Hulme and Louisa Jane Smith: sofn.uk/conference
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Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July in London.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great to hear Ruth Marx talking about Scopes Monkey Trial on latest RE Podcast. Find out more about the Trial, the value of curiosity, and much more, at this year’s SOF conference, ‘Education For This Life’, with Denise Cush, Michael Reiss, Philippa Hulme and Louisa Jane Smith: sofn.uk/conference
In the next 'In Conversation’ webinar, 16th April at 7pm, Dave Francis will look back on some of the achievements of the SOFN in terms of its educational projects and their possible impact, and also consider the challenging question of ‘where next?’. Request a link here: [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
In the next 'In Conversation’ webinar, 16th April at 7pm, Dave Francis will look back on some of the achievements of the SOFN in terms of its educational projects and their possible impact, and also consider the challenging question of ‘where next?’. Request a link here: [email protected]
How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? What are the consequences for successful (religious) education? Is curiosity overrated as a vital skill for life? How are we to frame the debates about science and religion? This year’s SOF conference will reveal all: sofn.uk/library/conf...
April 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? What are the consequences for successful (religious) education? Is curiosity overrated as a vital skill for life? How are we to frame the debates about science and religion? This year’s SOF conference will reveal all: sofn.uk/library/conf...
When so many people in our world are oppressed and others privileged, can non-realist theology be deployed as a tool of liberation, or is it a politically quietist endeavour? Alison Wheeler will lead this free SOF webinar. 19th March, 7pm. Request a link here: [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When so many people in our world are oppressed and others privileged, can non-realist theology be deployed as a tool of liberation, or is it a politically quietist endeavour? Alison Wheeler will lead this free SOF webinar. 19th March, 7pm. Request a link here: [email protected]
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The RE teacher’s religion? Delighted to be Louisa Jane Smith’s guest on www.therepodcast.co.uk the one about the Sea of Faith Network. Join us for the next step on your RE journey www.sofn.uk/ Recorded before Don Cupitt’s death, but being released Friday 31st January
Religion | The RE Podcast
The first dedicated podcast for teachers and students of Religious Studies and Religious Education. Suitable for use with GCSE RS.
www.therepodcast.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The RE teacher’s religion? Delighted to be Louisa Jane Smith’s guest on www.therepodcast.co.uk the one about the Sea of Faith Network. Join us for the next step on your RE journey www.sofn.uk/ Recorded before Don Cupitt’s death, but being released Friday 31st January
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@seaoffaithnetwork.bsky.social Here is a poem for Holocaust Memorial Day. A Mother's Lamentation. "It's not because you are gone, it is because you are still there..."
January 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
@seaoffaithnetwork.bsky.social Here is a poem for Holocaust Memorial Day. A Mother's Lamentation. "It's not because you are gone, it is because you are still there..."
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'Sea of Faith' author Don Cupitt has died, aged 90. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Don Cupitt, champion of non-realist theology, dies, aged 90
THE Revd Don Cupitt, the Anglican priest and philosopher whose BBC TV series The Sea of Faith brough...
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January 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
'Sea of Faith' author Don Cupitt has died, aged 90. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...