Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, says religion is essential to understanding society and must be given greater prominence in the media if trust is to be rebuilt and communities held together religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/religio...

Insightful interview with Chief Rabbi and Imam Qari Asim by BBC Mark Easton, exploring how international events can directly influence hate crime in the UK - and the practical application of the Drumlanrig Accords as a response to this #RMCFestival

Should journalists continue to be skeptical of faith statistics, such as the Quiet Revival? Tim Wyatt interviews both Prof Sir John Curtice, senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research & Professor at UniStrathclyde, & Prof Bobby Duffy, Policy Institute at Kings College London

“The challenge with AI is that it’s ‘good enough’…so we don’t interrogate it” #RMCFestival: Impact of AI on religion and journalism with Dr Pete Phillips, Dr Sam Tranter, Marina Adami Reuters Institute, Rev Dr Kathryn Pritchard ECLAS project, Ashley Singh Magisterium AI, Bernard Achampong Unedited

#RMCFestival - Being an authentic integrated influencer has its challenges, but can the positive impact changes societal perceptions of faith? Panel with Jessie Paktiazay, TikTok Vicar Rev Pippa White, The Young Imam, Sabah Ahmedi, Virdi Mazaria, entrepreneur, Tom Chappell, Lead Producer The Way UK

Key debates happening here on the media’s reporting priorities & the changing nature of content - with Daisy Scalchi BBC, Gareth Barr ITV, Barnie Choudhury UEA_journalism, Prof Jolyon Mitchell and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell #RMCFestival

“Religious literacy is essential for social cohesion” - Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell opens the Religion Media Festival with his keynote ‘Protecting the place of religion in the media in in a digital age’

Networking before the 7th Religion Media Festival begins, at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster:

Our 7th Religion Media Festival is underway! Pleased we have so many fantastic speakers and topics to cover. Find out more about us: religionmediacentre.org.uk

We have so many fantastic speakers coming to our festival on Monday! Check out the full programme and get your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-m...

Journalist Tim Wyatt will host a session on "Reporting Statistics" at our festival on Monday. Tim has reported on the Quiet Revival report since its release - he'll be sharing his thoughts and interviewing Prof Sir John Curtice & Prof Bobby Duffy. 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-m...

Every year, we bring together religion journalists to discuss the stories they’ve recently covered and how they do their jobs. At our Religion Media Festival on Monday, Rosie Dawson will host a panel with Tim Wyatt, Catherine Pepinster, Burhan Wazir & Sam Hailes 🎟️ Book tickets: tinyurl.com/tfdc8j3p

Join us on Monday 29 June for our Religion Media Festival, hosted at Methodist Central Hall Westminster. Tickets: tinyurl.com/tfdc8j3p One of the many topics we'll be covering is how the media can challenge hate crime and promote social cohesion, hearing from signatories to the Drumlanrig Accords.

We’re excited to welcome back Jessie Paktiazay to our festival to host “Faith in the Feed” - a panel discussion of a new generation of content creators building audiences, and shaping conversations about faith, ethics and culture online. 🎟️ Reserve your place now: tinyurl.com/tfdc8j3p

The Religion Media Festival on the 29 June 2026 will open with a keynote address from the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, on “Protecting the place of religion in a digital age”, followed by a panel discussion: Reserve your place: religionmediacentre.org.uk/events/relig...

We're delighted to share the programme for our Religion Media Festival on 29 June, which includes a keynote from the Archbishop of York; a content creators panel; discussions on AI, statistics and social cohesion; and much more! View the full programme: religionmediacentre.org.uk/events/relig...

Join us for our Religion Media Festival on 29 June 2026, hosted at Methodist Central Hall Westminster. Tickets: tinyurl.com/tfdc8j3p One of the many topics we'll be covering is how the media can challenge hate crime and promote social cohesion, hearing from signatories to the Drumlanrig Accords.

The national magazine of the United Reformed Church (URC) has changed its name from Reform to Reformed, after 86 per cent of readers asked for a change of name “fed up of people assuming they were reading the magazine of Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK”. apigateway.agilitypr.com/distribution...

📢 RMC media briefing today, 30 March at 12:00 BST 'The Quiet Revival withdrawn - key lessons and future implications' with guests including Bible Society CEO Paul Williams; social scientists Profs David Voas and John Curtice; Rev Giles Goddard; Nick Spencer, Theos; and Justin Brierley, Think Faith.

Join our online media briefing at 12:00 today on the BBC and the future of religious broadcasting. Guests include Torin Douglas, Stephen Cottrell, Anna McNamee, Alison Green, Bishop John Arnold, and Roger Bolton. Request the link from: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk

Easneye, the Victorian Grade II listed Gothic estate in Hertfordshire, which has been home to the All Nations Christian College, has been put up for sale for £5 million. The college is looking to provide online courses, triple student numbers, and degree-level programmes near where missionaries work

Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the new Archbishop of Westminster at Westminster Cathedral today. Roger Bolton spoke to him about the challenges facing the church, and his hopes and vision that will carry him through. 📺 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/CtrvUjWPqgc

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury inherits a daunting in-tray with crumbling buildings, falling numbers of clergy and financial pressures. How will those challenges surface at General Synod next week? And what chance does Sarah Mullally have of holding the Church together?

In our first briefing of 2026, we are looking at a report which explores the reasons why faith narratives are being mobilised for causes of division in Britain, and recommends actions to “strengthen the institutions and relationships that allow faith to serve the common good”.

RMC briefing 14:00 today amid speculation that Cardinal Nichols' successor is to be announced at noon. With guests on significance and future hopes, including Catherine Pepinster, Prof Stephen Bullivant, Dr James Kelly & Prof Anthony McClaran. Get the link from: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk

'Light the World' charity-gift vending machines return to Spitalfields & Birmingham for Christmas. Shoppers tap to buy items like food parcels or clean water kits from charity partners. Run by the LDS Church, the global scheme has raised $50m since 201: ow.ly/AIV350XyyNm

Interview with Cardinal Vincent Nichols as he approaches retirement reveals his fear that Britain is fragmenting and has lost a sense of belonging. Catherine Pepinster reports on what he has to say about the challenges and highlights of his 16 years in office: https://ow.ly/Yk1050Xtn3l

In a wide-ranging interview to mark his 80th birthday and as he approaches retirement as archbishop, Cardinal Vincent Nichols told Roger Bolton that in Britain today it is “difficult to be explicit and profound about a sense of belonging". 📺 Watch the full interview: ow.ly/iW4650XszUl

RMC Briefing this evening at 6.30pm on news that Religious Education is to be part of the national curriculum, to ensure high quality and prevent 'further diminishment'. With Kathryn Wright, Deborah Weston, Sarah Lane-Cawte, Vanessa Ogden. Get in touch to join: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk

⛪️ 1 in 10 churches need urgent repair ⚠️ 1 in 20 may close for worship within 5 years In our recent briefing, the National Churches Trust called for sustainable funding and national collaboration to ensure churches stay open for worship and community life: ow.ly/MwTX50XgLnQ