Representatives from across Scotland’s faith communities have written to UK Government minister and COP26 president Alok Sharma asking for a meeting to discuss what progress has been made since COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which was held in Glasgow in November 2021. Those signing include Christian Aid, the Church of Scotland, Eco-Congregation Scotland, […]
Churches speak out on Rwanda asylum policy
Church leaders have voiced their objections and concerns about the UK Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda from 14 June 2022: Baptist Union of Great Britain Hostility to asylum seekers and refugees is "deeply immoral and completely contrary to the gospel of Christ" Please see our statement on the Rwanda deportation […]
From the Ground Up: JPIT conference, 11 June 2022
Unearthing Hope and Seeking Justice. This national conference from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) explores how we can listen to our communities and amplify local voices to bring about change. How can we unearth hope and seek justice From the Ground Up? During the pandemic, ‘local’ has taken on a renewed importance. The needs, […]
Historic agreement between Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland
* UPDATE * The declaration was officially signed at Dunfermline Abbey on 16 November 2022, St Margaret’s Day. A declaration of friendship has been announced between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland. It has been named the Saint Margaret Declaration, after the 11th Century Scottish Queen venerated for her missionary […]
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations are planned across the UK throughout the year for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here we list resources and more…
Statement from the Congregational Federation Spring School
Is Christian Non-Conformity a Thing of the Past? On 11-13 March 2022, the Congregational Federation, led by the Congregational Institute for Practical Theology (CIPT), included in its 50th anniversary celebrations and reflections its first Spring School. You can read a report on the Congregational Federation website. Statement from the Spring School As Christian non-conformists, we […]
Scottish Church leaders call for action on cost of living crisis
Leaders of the Church of Scotland, the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church have signed a statement calling for “the Scottish and UK Governments to set aside political differences and come together in a spirit of pragmatism and compassion to seek effective solutions” to the ongoing cost of living crisis across […]
Call to tackle climate and cost of living crises
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, plus more than 50 Anglican and Catholic bishops, and over 200 other Church leaders are writing to the UK Prime Minister and Chancellor, ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement and energy security strategy, calling on them to tackle the climate emergency, address the cost of living crisis and stop […]
Internships with the Joint Public Issues Team
Three annual internships are run by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), and hosted by the Methodist Church, aimed at recent graduates aged 21-30. These are 12-month, full time, living wage roles, which JPIT hopes will offer participants the opportunity to explore their gifts and skills in the context of an active and welcoming team. […]
London Church leaders’ letter on Ukrainian refugees
London Church leaders have written to the UK Government, on 9 March 2022, urging it to expand sponsorship to all Ukrainian refugees on humanitarian grounds, allowing them to enter the UK as quickly as possible. The letter was written following the meeting of London Church Leaders at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Homily Family […]
