Monthly Archives: August 2026

JPIT at Greenbelt 2026

The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is once again taking part in Greenbelt Festival (27–30 August) for the Festival’s final time Boughton House near Kettering. Members of JPIT have been attending and involved in the festival for several years, where … Continue reading →

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I started a project to stop churches using AI – here’s what happened.

I’m not a techy person. However, the gradual encroachment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily activities, homes, workplaces, and social media feeds has been nagging at me persistently, uneasily.1 I know many have felt the same, especially those who … Continue reading →

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New Hymn: Jesus, you have shown a welcome

This hymn, ‘Jesus, You Have Shown a Welcome’, began at Greenbelt Festival, where our very own Steve Tinning co-leads the much-loved Beer & Hymns gathering. The original version, ‘Boughton, Home of Holy Mischief’, was written for Greenbelt’s final festival at … Continue reading →

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How is the rate of Universal Credit decided?

Paul Morrison introduces our Essentials Guarantee campaign, breaking down the current low rates of benefit and imagining what the way forward could look like. You might imagine that the rates of Universal Credit (UC) were calculated carefully, perhaps using a … Continue reading →

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Politics, protest and Primitive Methodists with Englesea Brook Museum 

I sat down virtually with Ruth (Project Director) and Amy (Heritage Officer) from Englesea Brook Museum in Cheshire to talk about the intersection of heritage and justice, through the lens of Primitive Methodism. As a former history student, I have a firm belief that the past can teach us about … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbour: Conference 2026

We are really excited to announce that we are joining with Better Story, Christian Aid and Fellowship of Reconciliation for a conference this October in London! Join us for a day of conversations about faith, politics and polarisation, asking questions … Continue reading →

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