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Category Archives: Latest News.
Help raise £20k for Commitment for Life’s Gaza appeal
An appeal launched by the Commitment for Life team in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza has topped more than £15,500. Let’s help them reach £20,000. The hope is that the funds will go towards a project currently … Continue reading
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After the General Election
Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church leaders have issued a joint statement following the General Election: We congratulate Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister, and all who will now take their seats representing their constituencies as Members … Continue reading
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JPIT issues challenges to new government
We congratulate Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister, and all who will now take their seats representing their constituencies as Members of Parliament in Westminster. The election campaign has been hard-fought, but we know that the real … Continue reading
Election Day and Post Election Day Prayers
During the election period, prayer and intercession are crucial. Below, JPIT has provided two prayers, one for Election Day and the other for Post-Election Day. Election Day Prayer God of all power, on this election day be with us as … Continue reading
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Invite Your MP to church
“GET TO KNOW YOUR MP” CHURCH SERVICE This is a wonderful way to make contact with your MP after their being elected on the 4th July. You may like to send them a congratulations or welcome card – and this … Continue reading
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Congratulate your MP
Send your new or returning MP a card The first few months for a new MP can be challenging as they get established. Whether your MP is new or returning to the role, we are inviting all churches to let … Continue reading
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Dear prospective Prime Ministers: the important issue is poverty not “welfare”
A question was asked in the prime ministerial debate about “welfare”. Much of what was said in response by both candidates was either a gross oversimplification or simply incorrect. It is telling that the only person who did not fall … Continue reading
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General Election: Leaders criticised for lack of plans to tackle poverty
The United Reformed Church has joined the Joesph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the Trussell Trust and 200 other organisations in criticising Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer for a “stark lack of focus” on how each plans to tackle poverty ahead of … Continue reading
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Eric Liddell Olympic gold centenary celebrated at St Giles’ Cathedral
The life of Eric Liddell, the runner nicknamed “The Flying Scotsman” and immortalised in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, was celebrated during a service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 June. The service was part of … Continue reading
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Can I Take My Dog To Vote?
All you need to know before you vote Election Day is rapidly approaching, with an opportunity for us to cast a vote for who we would like to be our local MP, and therefore have a say in who will … Continue reading
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