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Rwanda, We the People… disagree

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Littlehampton United

12 February 2024 With growing frustration at the Prime Minister referring to plans to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda as being “The Will of the People”; Hurst Methodist Church in Kingsley, Cheshire has decided to challenge the government’s rhetoric. Hurst … Continue reading →

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The View from a Cupboard in Parliament

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Littlehampton United

The Vote and The Future This year, alongside working for JPIT I get to work for an MP, and spend half of my week in the Houses of Parliament. As I walk around Parliament to meetings, committee hearings or debates, … Continue reading →

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A statement of support for King Charles after the announcement of his cancer diagnosis

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Littlehampton United

06 February 2024 The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Gill Newton, and the Vice President, Deacon Kerry Scarlett, share their support for King Charles after the announcement of his cancer diagnosis:  “On behalf of the Methodist Church in … Continue reading →

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Young Yorkshire Methodists sleep out for homelessness

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Littlehampton United

01 February 2024 Young Methodists spent a cold and damp night sleeping in the garden of Lidgett Methodist Church in Acomb, near York on the night of Saturday 20 January. The event was held to increase awareness of the situation … Continue reading →

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Methodist Council – January 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Littlehampton United

31 January 2024 The Methodist Council met online on 29 and 30 January 2024 and opened with a report from the Strategy and Resources Committee, and the Connexional Secretary updating the Council on the work of the Connexional Team. Annual … Continue reading →

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JPIT churches among 265 signatories of joint statement on Rwanda Bill

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Littlehampton United

Over 260 charities and organisations have signed a joint statement on the Rwanda Bill as it begins its Second Reading in the House of Lords, encouraging peers to reject the Bill and protect people’s rights. Among the diverse list of … Continue reading →

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Homelessness among refugees and how you can help 

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Littlehampton United

Homelessness is on the rise this winter, especially among people recently granted asylum in the UK. So last week, JPIT partnered with Housing Justice and Compassionate Communities to hold a webinar exploring how churches can respond. Why is homelessness an … Continue reading →

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Jude Levermore appointed as Vice-Chair of ChurchWorks Commission

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Littlehampton United

17 January 2024 Jude Levermore, Head of Mission in the Methodist Church, has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the ChurchWorks Commission. The ChurchWorks Commission brings together mainline church denominations, umbrella organisations and Christian charities to collaborate with government and equip … Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Local Preacher Scheme

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Littlehampton United

10 January 2024 Joe Navoka became the first member of the armed forces to be admitted to the office of Local Preacher in the Methodist Church having participated in the new Armed Forces Local Preacher Scheme. He was admitted at … Continue reading →

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Church leaders issue joint call for action on poverty in 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Littlehampton United

Senior leaders from churches and charities have called on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty in the UK and around the world. In a joint statement released today (Friday, January 5), senior Christian leaders – including theGeneral Secretary … Continue reading →

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