Monthly Archives: June 2018

A group of major Churches is launching a campaign to challenge the government’s approach to illegal immigration, which they say is leading to destitution, discrimination and distrust. The Baptist Union, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have joined forces to call on the government to review entirely the web… Continue reading →

Joint Public Issues Team Blog Treating people decently? Immigration policy home and away. Posted: 20 Jun 2018 07:40 AM PDT The situation in the USA is truly shocking. The separation of children from their parents at the border and the … Continue reading →

The Methodist Church View this email in your browser News release 21 June 2018 Churches urge end to ‘hostile environment’ policies Facebook Twitter A group of major Churches is launching a campaign to challenge the government’s approach to illegal immigration, … Continue reading →

Joint Public Issues Team Blog Is that really what it says in the Bible? Posted: 18 Jun 2018 01:45 AM PDT  Last week, while defending the Trump administration’s immigration policy, Jeff Sessions said:  “I would cite you to the Apostle … Continue reading →

Joint Public Issues Team Blog When will the Government recognise that Universal Credit is in trouble? Posted: 15 Jun 2018 08:36 AM PDT This week’s NAO report provided the details of what everyone knows – Universal Credit is failing and … Continue reading →

Joint Public Issues Team Blog “A benefit system which drives families into debt and leaves people hungry is a failing benefit system” say Churches Posted: 15 Jun 2018 03:14 AM PDT Speaking on behalf of the Baptist Union, the Church … Continue reading →

Four churches, who have repeatedly expressed concerns about Universal Credit, have called the findings in a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) ‘deeply concerning’. Earlier today (Friday 15 June) the NAO released a report, entitled ‘Rolling out Universal Credit’ which stated the welfare benefit was not value for money and failed to meet… Continue reading →

The Methodist Church View this email in your browser News release 15 June 2018 “A benefit system which drives families into debt and leaves people hungry is a failing benefit system” say Churches Facebook Twitter Speaking on behalf of the Baptist … Continue reading →

The Methodist Church 14 June 2018 Can’t read this? Click here  The Week Ahead   Hello everyone and welcome to The Week Ahead. This week we are marking the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Father’s Day and Refugee Week. Michael Ivatt … Continue reading →

The Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, has expressed sadness after the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) voted to loosen its ties with the United Reformed Church and the Church of Scotland. On Wednesday 6 June, during its meeting in Belfast, the PCI General Assembly voted 255 to 171 to accept the recommendation… Continue reading →