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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

So, on September 27th 2026, a few days after my 70th birthday, I plan to do the Berlin Marathon and to use it as a focus for encouraging donations to WHY. Please donate - it would give me - as well as WHY - a great boost! wehearyou.enthuse.com/pf/dave-fran...

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Fundraising for WHY - ‘We Hear You'

WHY is doing a fantastic job providing specialist counselling and emotional support for children and adults impacted by cancer or a life-threatening condition. When I was 40 I broke my leg playing ‘on

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In recent years three of our best friends have died of cancer, and now I’d like to raise some cash for WHY [We Hear You], which provides specialist counselling and emotional support for children and adults impacted by cancer or a life-threatening condition.

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Fundraising for WHY - ‘We Hear You'

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Rainy day in Frome and Wells with Philip & Hazel Hughes

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What is conversation and why is it crucial for our flourishing? Revd Dr Andrea Russell speaks about a project to foster conversation with 14–24-year-olds on democracy, human rights and responsibilities and freedom of faith. Join online on 17/6 at 7pm: Register your interest: InConversation@sofn.uk

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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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Sea of Faith Network

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Not long now to reserve your place at our high value conference. How is AI impacting on religion – and religion on AI? How can we use Big Ideas and curiosity to make deep learning a pleasure for all? More info and booking: sofn.uk

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Don't miss this year’s SOF conference ‘Education For This Life’ sofn.uk

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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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Education for this life - Sea of Faith Network

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July in London.

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Really looking forward to taking part in this ground-breaking conference for all those interested in religion and education

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Peter Selby, former Bishop to Prisons on ‘The need for a viable theory of punishment’. Is there a lack of coherent thinking about the morality of punishing people behind the crisis in the criminal justice system? 19th Feb at 7pm. Register your interest here: InConversation@sofn.uk

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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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Religion | The RE Podcast

The first dedicated podcast for teachers and students of Religious Studies and Religious Education. Suitable for use with GCSE RS.

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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

So excited to launch our first joint RE & Science KS3 unit with #ASE: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 11-14 BI6 Ex 2 > Evolution and/or creation: the Scopes Monkey Trial 100 years on. The issue that probably started the culture wars! Get deeper into evolution and the origins of humankind

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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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Dave Francis @davefrancis13.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Brand new Exemplar for KS1 RE/RW: bigideasforre.org/exemplar-uni... > 5-7 BI2 > Hidden Meanings. Help children to understand how certain expressions can hold special meaning that goes beyond the literal. Explore how festivals of light are interpreted in similar and different ways in three religions

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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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