Why should Churches engage with politics? The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu once famously observed, “When people say that religion and politics don't mix, I wonder which Bible it is they are reading.” The Bible tells the story of God’s intimate concern with how human societies are ordered and …
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Churches to champion voter registration
As a General Election approaches, a new initiative has been launched that will equip local churches to increase democratic participation through registering people to vote, providing information about the need to have appropriate photo ID, and encouraging people to vote on polling day. As Voter …
Constituency Action Network
JPIT’s Constituency Action Network (CAN) is a network of churches across the UK who are committed to building meaningful relationships with their MP and working with them to speak and act for peace and justice. CAN is not about giving churches lots more work to do, it is about supporting …
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 …
Elections in Wales
Elections will be held in each of the 22 Local Authorities in Wales on May 5 2022. In many places, there will also be elections for Town or Community Councillors. At all these elections, those aged 16 and 17 are eligible to vote, as well as those over 18, and many overseas citizens are also eligible …
Getting to the heart of the general election
Any election is about choices. But the widely different visions for the future course of the UK on offer at this general election mean its result will have decisive repercussions for years to come. We consider some of the major issues at stake and explore how Christians might approach them, in the …