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Introducing: Net Zero in My Neighbourhood

These are all things we want to see in our neighbourhoods. When we implement climate-friendly policies locally, we all benefit from an improved living environment and greater harmony with the world around us. Globally, we face an enormous challenge to move away from fossil fuels that pollute the …

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Asylum and Migration, Blog, Meet Your MP · 17 July, 2019

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 …

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Asylum and Migration, Blog, Meet Your MP · 16 July, 2019

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 …

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Blog, Meet Your MP, Politics and Elections · 15 July, 2019

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 …

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Blog, International Development · 12 February, 2019

In defence of 0.7%

In response to government discussion around cutting the 0.7% foreign aid budget, Will discusses its relevance for today, and for the gospel. Few government departments are subject to such rigorous scrutiny over their spending as the Department for International Development (DfID). Nevertheless, …

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Blog, Uncategorised · 4 October, 2018

Church Action for Tax Justice

Church Action for Tax Justice was launched in the House of Lords on 17 April with the help of Rev Dr Rowan Williams and Methodist Church President Revd Michaela Youngson.  It resources churches to include tax justice as a theme in their life and worship. Recently Archbishop Justin Welby …

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Blog, Politics and Elections · 2 October, 2018

“Prayer is a Revolutionary Act”

Rachel Lampard reports back from the Labour Party Conference, 22nd - 25th September 2018: “Bring biscuits!” This was one of the new Ten Commandments drawn up by Christians on the Left and launched at last week’s Labour Party conference.  These commandments, though light-hearted, were conceived …

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