Tue 13th Jun 2017
June Board meeting summary
The Board met at the REC offices and all members bar James Holt and Emma McVittie were present. Before the substantial business was discussed, potential co
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Thu 15th Dec 2016
RE: making a gift to the education of children
It’s that time of year again. I’ve just been given a Christmas present of a bottle of wine by one of my PhD students. I really appreciate that. I like
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Thu 03rd Nov 2016
Commission on Religious Education
Thursday 3rd November marks an important day for RE in this country. At 4pm the members of the Commission on Religious Education (CoRE) gather for their fi
Tue 01st Sep 2015
Note from the Chair
I am honoured to have been voted in as the new Chair of the REC. I am both excited by and in awe of the prospect of serving this prestigious organization.
Wed 19th Aug 2015
Goodbye from the departing Chair
On Monday, 17 August, I had the honour of speaking at the funeral of John Hull. It was a deeply moving, celebratory occasion when many people from the wor
Tue 03rd Mar 2015
'Religious literacy' and the necessity of RE
At the end of January, our highly respected and popular Executive Officer, Dr Sarah Smalley, retired from the RE Council....
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Fri 12th Dec 2014
A busy term draws to a close
So, another very busy term draws to an end and much has been achieved at the Religious Education Council as Christmas approaches. For the first time we dec
Thu 30th Oct 2014
Here's to the future!
It is no surprise to me to find that the last six weeks have been extremely busy in my new role as Chair of the REC. I have written blogs, been filmed, me
Mon 01st Sep 2014
A time of transition
This is my first blog, and not just as the new Chair of the REC! I would like to begin by paying a very warm tribute to John Keast who has led the Council
Tue 05th Aug 2014
Moving on
Welcome to my last blog as chair of the RE Council. I should like to comment on RE, the REC and make some concluding comments.
