Lina's Story "At nine months pregnant, when she should have been picking out her baby’s first outfit, Lina received a letter from the Home Office stating that she would be evicted from her accommodation. “When I looked at the date of the letter, it was dated 27 April. On my due date”, she …
Reflection
Preaching on the General Election
This December, many church leaders will find themselves with the opportunity to speak with their communities about the General Election. For some, this will be expected, and congregations will be looking for guidance. For others, this will be a step into new territory, and may face hostility from …
Week One: Unlikely Messengers
Jackie's Story "In my teens, estranged from my family, I lived in a flat for young homeless people. The heating system was inadequate, the flat was damp and in the winter sheets of ice would form on the inside of the metal framed windows. I had so little money I often skipped meals and I …
An Epiphany Prayer
Epiphany God, As we reflect today on how a major incident involving migrants brings Christmas to an abrupt end, we pray for your world. God whose light draws travellers, be with all who journey seeking something better whether by camel, carload or dinghy. God of the truth-seekers, save …
Jesus the migrant: a reflection for the Feast of the Holy Innocents
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by …
Have we been complicit in the hostile environment?
A guest blog by Revd Dr Michael N. Jagessar, Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries at the United Reformed Church. Michael is a URC minister, theologian, speaker and author, and has lived and worked in Guyana, Jamaica, Grenada, Curacao, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and, since 1999, in …
Is that really what it says in the Bible?
Last week, while defending the Trump administration’s immigration policy, Jeff Sessions said: “I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13 to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained them for the purpose of order… Orderly and lawful …
Conversation Welcome
Equipping churches to have healthy conversations about the sort of society we wish to live in as Christians Image created from words associated with Brexit collected from JPIT supporters A note on Conversation Welcome: by Revd Phil Jump “What? Not another one!” cried “Brenda from …
Sharing the gift of life? Consultation on Organ Donation.
The UK government is currently consulting on whether the system for organ donation in England should be changed to an opt-out system. The government is seeking responses to their consultation from people of all backgrounds and faiths. You can respond to the consultation here for which the deadline …
Prepare Ye the Way
Advent is a time of dual anticipation. As we wait for the birth of Christ celebrated at Christmas, we also wait for the second coming of the son of God, for Jesus’ return. In the midst of preparing ourselves for Christmas, as we purchase gifts and fill our homes with festive decorations, it is …