An updated briefing on the UK Government's Universal Credit (UC) system has been produced by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), representing the Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland, Methodist Church and United Reformed … [Read More...]
CofE joins call for nuclear disarmament
A motion calling on the UK Government to restate its commitment to the principles of nuclear arms control and eventual nuclear disarmament has been backed by the General Synod of the Church of England. The Church of England joins the … [Read More...]
Churches call for end to ‘hostile environment’
Four churches represented by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) are calling for an end to the 'hostile environment' - UK government policies designed to make life so difficult for people who cannot prove they have the right to live in the … [Read More...]
Pope Francis affirms commitment to Christian unity
Taking part in the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Pope Francis affirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to the ecumenical journey saying, 'For us as Christians, walking together is not a … [Read More...]
CCME refugee report: Safe Passage
This report from the Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) aims to summarise some of the current concerns of European churches on EU asylum and migration policy – a policy which also heavily influences asylum and migration … [Read More...]
Social justice arts initiative
An arts initiative that explores the role of art in issues of social justice within our cities and communities, and engagement in theological reflection, has been established by the Centre for Theology and Justice, and PassionArt. Among … [Read More...]
