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As COP28 approaches
With COP28 beginning this week, the UK must demonstrate commitment to our own targets as a contribution to meeting global targets set out in previous COP gatherings. This year has seen increasingly extreme weather, with heatwaves hitting around the world … Continue reading
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The Autumn Statement will not halt growing poverty and destitution
Our Churches have called for concerted action to turn the tide on poverty and put us on the path to a poverty-free Britain. Despite the Chancellor’s upbeat tone, the Autumn Statement offered little sign of this message yet being heeded. … Continue reading
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Out of the Ordinary Christmas film 2023 launched
How can God’s extraordinary love transform our ordinary lives? Our #OutOfTheOrdinary Christmas starts now ✨ Continue reading
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Why must every social security announcement feature a big threat?
“Anyone choosing to coast on the hard work of taxpayers will lose their benefits” said the Chancellor, as he announced a raft of changes to the social security system. The press release riffs on old and unpleasant themes. Benefit claimants … Continue reading
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There’s an election coming…
A UK General Election needs to take place some time before 28 January 2025, with many people predicting either a May or October 2024 poll. As this election year approaches, here are six ways that churches and church leaders can … Continue reading
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The Rwanda plan has failed, but churches can help steer a better course
The Supreme Court has declared the government’s Rwanda plan illegal. As Rishi Sunak explores emergency legislation to get round the ruling, JPIT’s Steve Tinning says safe routes and community support – including from the Christian community – offer a more … Continue reading
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A response to the King’s Speech to Parliament
15 November 2023 Steve Hucklesby, a Policy Adviser with the Methodist Church, offers this short comment on The King’s Speech and climate change.The Prime Minister stated that he would like to encourage further applications for licencing of oil and gas … Continue reading
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Rural church wins two national awards
09 November 2023 Providence Methodist Chapel at Throwleigh, in the Plymouth & Exeter Methodist District, has won two awards from the National Churches Trust in the “Open To Visitors” category for England and for the UK. The National Church Awards, … Continue reading
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Report of the October meeting of the Methodist Council
01 November 2023 The Methodist Council met online on 19 and 20 October. It opened with worship led by the Chair of the Council, the Revd Sonia Hicks, and included prayers for those affected by the situation in Israel and … Continue reading
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A Statement from the Methodist Church on its Commitment to Safeguarding
26 October 2023 The Methodist Church has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding after a former Vice President was given a two-year community order after pleading guilty to a charge of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. David … Continue reading
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