A Biblical Reflection on Romans 14-15 What would it take to have good conversations in communities marked by real disagreement? In Romans 14-15, Paul addresses exactly this question. In this section of his letter to the Romans Paul aims to cultivate dialogue that sustains a …
Church action network aims to transform politics
The Constituency Action Network (CAN) — launched by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church through the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) — resources local churches to building meaningful relationships with their MP and works with them to speak and act …
Refugee Family Reunion Media
Video Listen to JPIT team members Adam Aucock and Steve Tinning explaining refugee family reunion and why it matters. Case Study *names have been changed to protect identities A trauma survivor, refugee and father is desperately hoping to be reunited with his partner and young …
Refugee Family Reunion Explainer
Those of us without experience of the asylum and refugee system in the UK might not be aware of the refugee family reunion scheme. This explainer covers some of the basics about how the scheme used to work, how the government is seeking to change it and why church, and other faith leaders, should …
Justice Weekly
Our new weekly reel and blog highlights what is going on in the UK and around the world that you might like to pray about this week. For the reel, follow us on Facebook or Instagram. News headlines Democracy The High Court ruled this week that the Government acted unlawfully in proscribing …
Human Rights Day
On 10 December, people around the world mark Human Rights Day. Human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) include the rights to life, free elections, a fair trial, freedom of expression, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom from torture and freedom from …
Photo Gallery: For Goodness Sake!
COP30, Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025)
COP30 is the 'Implementation COP', it is a summit at which we hope that world leaders will move from pledges to action. Key areas of discussion centre around six themes: 1. Mitigation – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions2. Adaptation – Building resilience to climate impacts3. Finance – Mobilising …
Scapegoating refugees won’t fix inequality – letter
Over 100 organisations, including the Methodist, Baptist, and United Reformed Churches, have sent a letter to the new Home Secretary, expressing concern about recent announcements about immigration and asylum policy. It calls for the government to stop contributing to the politics of division which …
Gaza – Calls for Change
The Church of Scotland, United Reformed Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union have each called for change in light of the worsening treatment of people in Gaza. Each of the statements note our duty to speak out, witnesses to the blocking of food and vital supplies entering Gaza, and calls on …