Updated March 2021by David Bradwell Background Good mental health is a fundamental part of individual, communal and societal wellbeing. In the UK, mental health disorders account for almost a quarter of the total burden of ill health. There is a well-documented burden of mental health …
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How to Host a Hustings
Elections are scheduled to take place in England, Wales and Scotland on Thursday 5 May 2022. You can find out which elections are happening in your area here [external link]. You can read why it's good for churches to host a hustings here. Hustings events can take a lot of …
Elections
On 5 May 2022, local elections will be taking place in Scotland, Wales and England. Every election presents an opportunity for citizens to participate critically and constructively in the democratic process. The Joint Public Issues Team encourages everyone to ‘Think, Pray, Vote’. We’ve put …
Turning up when it’s difficult
I have never approached the final few days of any election period without a clear idea in my head of how to vote. These European elections, taking place in such a particular and peculiar context, have proved challenging as we consider how we ought to engage. As Christians, how do we rise …
European Elections 2019
This European election is unlike any other. The UK Government and many others do not think the election should happen. It could even be cancelled before election day. The people elected may not ever take their seats and, if they do, they may not serve a full term. This election will take …