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The Baptist Union of GB, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church, working together for peace and justice.
United Kingdom
Joined January 2010
We're sorry that due to staff changes we've had to stop producing daily 'Stay and Pray' prayers for now. We hope to be back soon.
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If poverty matters to please read this, like and share. See you there.
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38 senior faith leaders from the five major faith groups represented in the UK – including from @baptistuniongb @MethodistGB and @UnitedReformed Churches – have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, urging them to “act now to secure the futures of millions of children.”
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🔊New blog post 🔊 Steve Hucklesby’s final blog as JPIT team member: Tactical nuclear weapons won’t provide security Image description: An F35 plane mid-flight, the background is cloudy grey sky Link:
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This week the UK government has announced its intention to undertake a new nuclear mission. Keir Starmer indicated that the purchase of 12 US F-35A aircraft will provide the capacity for the UK to...
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This summer, we want to help you connect with your MP about Climate Justice. 💚 Read the first blog in our series, where JPIT Intern Florence Wright encourages us to support the Fossil Fuel Treaty:
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As a young climate activist, I had the privilege to attend COP26 in 2021 in Glasgow. At 19 years old I was so excited to be in a hub of changemakers. However, the conference finished, and while the...
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The next episode of Politics in the Pulpit for Sunday the 15th June is out now! Our host Alex Clare-Young is joined by Jo Clare-Young and Paul Morrison to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching. Listen or watch now at https://t.co/VhFW7XGkPa
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The next episode of Politics in the Pulpit for Sunday the 1st June is out now! Joining us this week to discuss how politics could appear in our preaching on the lectionary is Graham McGeoch. Listen or watch now at https://t.co/VhFW7XGkPa
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“We want to live in a country where the rule of law underpins an open democratic society rather than silencing dissent and discussion.” Read more:
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Representatives of the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Church have signed an open letter supported by 20 UK faith organisations, asking Keir Starmer to review the law in...
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Representatives of The Methodist Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and United Reformed Church have signed a letter organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland raising concerns over the recent police raid of a Quaker Meeting House.
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What might it be like if we flipped the narrative to recognise that our call is to be the stranger? Read more at
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Alex Clare-Young reflects on welcoming the stranger. We want to be a part of creating a society that welcomes the stranger. Throughout the narrative of Christian scripture, the call to welcome the...
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More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the Government’s recent rhetoric around migration. Read the letter here: https://t.co/AoumssACdc...
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More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the Government’s recent...
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NEW Politics in the Pulpit for Sunday the 25th of May. Gary Hall, Alex Clare-Young and Steve Hucklesby discuss Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5 and John 14:23-29. Listen or watch now at https://t.co/VhFW7XGkPa
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Read the reflections of JPIT’s Steve Tinning, and find links to resources from each of our denominations on this issue. https://t.co/6iJBqjSRLF
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“Death is the final taboo”; isn’t that what they say? Well, perhaps not so much at the moment. A new bill asking MPs to consider legalising assisted dying is coming before parliament for a debate on...
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As MPs prepare to vote again on legalising assisted dying, how can Christians engage with the debate faithfully, prayerfully and compassionately? #AssistedDying
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NEW BLOG POST: Banning Killer Robots? JPIT's Steve Hucklesby calls on the UK government to support a new treaty to ban autonomous weapons. 📢 https://t.co/Ky5sLFCeWK
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“Machines that have the power and discretion to take human lives without human control are politically unacceptable, morally repugnant and should be banned by international law. I reiterate my call...
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Anthony Reddie will be giving the Beckly Lecture 2025: Whiteness is the Sea, not the Shark: a postcolonial critique of British Methodism Monday 30 June, 6:45pm, both in person as part of the Methodist Conference and online. Sign up at: https://t.co/vvlRVHg7I3
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NEW episode of 'Politics in the Pulpit' with Alison Webster, Roo Stewart and Alex Clare-Young for Sunday the 18th of May. Hear reflections for preaching on the Lectionary: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6 and John 13:31-35 Listen or watch now at https://t.co/VhFW7XGkPa
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Everyone should be able to afford the essentials in hard times, yet millions are going without. JPIT is supporting the Guarantee our Essentials Campaign and invite you to join us. 📣 Come to our Webinar on Monday the 19th May. Register here: https://t.co/SAOrMPHMFe
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NEW episode of 'Politics in the Pulpit' with Simon Cross, Alex Clare-Young and Simeon Mitchell for Sunday the 4th of May. Hear reflections for preaching on the lectionary: Acts 9:1-20, Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19 Listen or watch now at https: https://t.co/VhFW7XGkPa
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As churches spoke out solidarity with all of those grieving for the late Pope, they also remarked on Pope Francis’s commitment to justice and peace. Read more at: https://t.co/Sbf2lvZaV1
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The Joint Public Issues Team is holding space with all who are grieving for Pope Francis, especially our siblings in the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis was a tireless advocate for social and eco...
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