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Autonomous weapons

Autonomous weapons might seem like the far-off stuff of sci-fi and dystopian pop culture, but autonomous weapons in various shapes and sizes, are being used and developed across the world. This raises serious issues and concerns over ethics, responsibility and … Continue reading

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The Future of Arms: Blockbuster films or the new reality of war?

When I was growing up, my Dad believed that it was his duty as our father to ensure that my brother and I received a robust and culturally rich education. That is to say, he made sure that we were … Continue reading

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Getting Political Beyond the Ballot Box

How might Christians and Church communities engage with politics in the months and years after the General Election. Steve Tinning It’s been over 3 months since the UK General Election – a momentous election that saw a dramatic change in … Continue reading

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Challenge Poverty Week

Challenging Poverty  The story of the past decade has been of steadily increasing poverty alongside rapid deepening of poverty. As we enter Challenge Poverty Week it is important to understand what we mean by poverty and destitution, what its consequences … Continue reading

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JPIT at Greenbelt

Blog · 27 September, 2024 The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) joined up with Citizens UK during three workshops at Greenbelt Festival (22-25 August) to encourage and equip churches who are seeking justice in their neighbourhoods. In the wake of … Continue reading

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All about Aoife

Hello, my name is Aoife, and I am the 2024/25 JPIT Comms Intern. This means that I will be running the social media, podcasts, and you may have already received the Stay and Prays I have been sending every day … Continue reading

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Introducing Florence

My name is Florence, and I am one of the new JPIT interns for 2024/25. My primary role is to support the Constituency Action Network (CAN), helping churches engage relationally with their MPs. I will also be doing public policy … Continue reading

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JPIT statement on the recent riots

Our church partners have expressed alarm and concern following the violence that we have witnessed on our streets in several towns and cities. We stand with those who are being subjected to violence and hatred in our communities. It is … Continue reading

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General Assembly 2024: day two round up 13 July

Day two of the URC 2024 General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick on 13 July. Worship and Bible study “God has spoken; God is still speaking,” Karen Campbell, Chaplain to the Moderator told General Assembly. She … Continue reading

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2024 Community Project Award winners announced

For 26 years, the United Reformed Church’s (URC) Community Project Awards have recognised outstanding community projects in United Reformed Churches and its churches in ecumenical partnerships, that demonstrate the love of God and the mission of the Church by reaching … Continue reading

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