The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is once again taking part in Greenbelt Festival (27–30 August) for the Festival’s final time Boughton House near Kettering. Members of JPIT have been attending and involved in the festival for several years, where the potent mix of artistry, activism and belief …
Church Leaders’ Statement before COP29
Our Churches are committed to caring for creation and to tackling climate change. We lament the increasing frequency and severity of devastating hurricanes, flooding and droughts, and the impact they are having on people. Record temperatures and low rainfall have impaired food security, …
10 Minutes On… the invasion of Ukraine
10 Minutes On... the invasion of Ukraine Dave and Steve discuss Ukraine and Russia's recent history, the call to be peacemakers and how Christian leaders can lead people into prayer as the conflict unfolds. Other resources A liturgy for peace (Communion of Protestant Churches in …
What will it take to insulate Britain?
News over the last week has drawn attention to environmental protestors blocking roads in the south-east of England. The strategic blockages have been a huge headache to motorists going about their business, transporting parcels and food, or getting to work or the airport, and have led to at least …
Why host a hustings?
“The Church has developed its online presence wonderfully well during the past year. We are probably very well placed to host virtual hustings of all the groups in our communities.” The Right Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, speaking recently on Premier Radio. The …
Meet Your MP – Adventures in Asking & Action (Day 5)
“Listened well… but didn’t change her view” This week we are celebrating some of the stories of congregations from our churches who have taken up the challenge to meet their local MP. Each congregation was able to demonstrate their concerns for the local area, express their hopes and dreams, …
Meet Your MP – Adventures in Asking & Action (Day 4)
“Our MP asked a question in the House of Commons on our behalf” This week we are celebrating some of the stories of congregations from our churches who have taken up the challenge to meet their local MP. Each congregation was able to demonstrate their concerns for the local area, express …
Meet Your MP – Adventures in Asking & Action (Day 3)
A deepening relationship and a letter of support This week we are celebrating some of the stories of congregations from our churches who have taken up the challenge to meet their local MP. Each congregation was able to demonstrate their concerns for the local area, express their hopes and …
Meet Your MP – Adventures in Asking & Action (Day 2)
“Our MP helped increase the places offered to Syrian refugees.” This week we are celebrating some of the stories of congregations from our churches who have taken up the challenge to meet their local MP. Each congregation was able to demonstrate their concerns for the local area, express …
Meet Your MP – Adventures in Asking & Action (Day 1)
“I’ll help serve breakfast!” This week we are celebrating some of the stories of congregations from our churches who have taken up the challenge to meet their local MP. Each congregation was able to demonstrate their concerns for the local area, express their hopes and dreams, and invite …