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Human Rights Day

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Littlehampton United

On 10 December, people around the world mark Human Rights Day. Human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) include the rights to life, free elections, a fair trial, freedom of expression, freedom of thought, conscience and … Continue reading →

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Stark risks for UK’s churches, says NCT survey

Posted on December 3, 2025 by URC

In a report based on its national survey of churches in the UK, the National Churches Trust (NCT) paints a mixed picture of the state of local church buildings and the fortunes of their congregations. The survey, NCT’s first for … Continue reading →

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Northern Synod member appears on new BBC documentary

Posted on December 1, 2025 by URC

A member of the United Reformed Church has featured on a new BBC documentary about the British Empire. Empire with David Olusoga comprising, three episodes, is available on BBC iPlayer. [embedded content] Patricia Poinen, a member of Northgate United Reformed … Continue reading →

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What are the government’s asylum reform proposals?

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Littlehampton United

On 17 November 2025, the government announced major proposed changes to UK asylum policy. Drawing on similar policies implemented in Denmark, the stated aim is to “restore order and control to our borders” and deter people from seeking asylum in … Continue reading →

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Response to asylum reforms

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Littlehampton United

Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcements this week on proposed changes to its asylum and returns policy: “Let us keep loving our neighbours. Public debate around … Continue reading →

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Standing Up For Human Rights

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Littlehampton United

Blog · 13 November, 2025 “Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the ECHR and HRA. No one has human rights, unless we all have human rights.” Nearly 300 organisations have joined together to express support for European … Continue reading →

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COP30, Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025)

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Littlehampton United

COP30 is the ‘Implementation COP’, it is a summit at which we hope that world leaders will move from pledges to action. Key areas of discussion centre around six themes: 1. Mitigation – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions2. Adaptation – Building … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Pilgrimage for Peace to DSEI Arms Fair

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Littlehampton United

Rachel Parkinson is a Methodist Minister, currently taking two years to “Live Life in a Different Way”.  Here she offers some thoughts on joining a Peace Pilgrimage to the DSEI Arms Fair. I am not a natural campaigner. Whilst I’m … Continue reading →

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Scapegoating refugees won’t fix inequality – letter

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Littlehampton United

Over 100 organisations, including the Methodist, Baptist, and United Reformed Churches, have sent a letter to the new Home Secretary, expressing concern about recent announcements about immigration and asylum policy. It calls for the government to stop contributing to the … Continue reading →

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Recognising Palestine

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Littlehampton United

Is UK recognition of a Palestinian State more than a symbolic gesture? by Rev’d. David Hardman – Methodist Liaison Officer, Jerusalem On 29 July 2025, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state … Continue reading →

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