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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Going to Greenbelt Festival? Please come and talk to us. Find out what we're up and how you can join the conversations about Politics, the Far Right and Artificial Intelligence, plus hear a new song. We're looking forward to seeing you! jpit.uk/jpit-at-gree... @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
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JPIT at Greenbelt 2026 – Joint Public Issues Team
The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is once again taking part in Greenbelt Festival (27–30 August), this time for the Festival’s final time at Boughton House near Kettering. Members of JPIT have been ...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're looking forward to it too! 🙂
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
For more resources on young people, churches and social justice, head to - jpit.uk/youth
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Youth Resources – Joint Public Issues Team
Youth Justice Survey In January 2024, we carried out a questionnaire asking young people what justice issues they cared about. We sought the views of young people about justice and peace issues, espec...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Help us to show compassion for those who are struggling - whether they are without employment, or losing hope in the future of our planet. Bring youthful energy and enthusiasm to resist systems of oppression to all of us. In your name, Amen.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Pray with us today🙏 Lord Jesus who loves us all regardless of age, We pray for young people around the world this International Youth Day. Empower them with the instruction given in 1 Timothy 4:12: 'Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers'
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Meanwhile, young people are demonised or stereotyped for meeting up in mass groups, despite the reality of cuts to numerous youth clubs and third spaces.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Youth engagement with politics is more important now than ever because: 1) In the next general election, 16- and 17-year olds will be able to vote. 2) We are facing a youth employment crisis, with 1.25 million young people predicted to not be in education, employment or training (NEET) by 2031.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The United Nations marks International Youth Day to recognise their achievements and aspirations 🌍 This year’s theme focuses on youth in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), who often experience overlapping challenges.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Tomorrow (12 August) is International Youth Day 🌱 JPIT has often worked with young people to explore the justice issues they are passionate about. Now more than ever, it is crucial for young people to be listened to, and to be politically engaged. They are an essential part of our churches 👇
A cutout of a group of young people smiling on a blue sky background. Text reads '12 August, International Youth Day, reflections & prayer'
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
ICYMI: If you are aged 18 to 35, there's still time to register for the @oikoumenewcc.bsky.social #Ecumenical International Youth Day on 13 August. The theme is 'Creating healing spaces' oikoumene.org/news/ecumeni... #YoungEcumenists
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Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026: Creating healing spaces
Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026 will be commemorated on 13 August under the theme “Creating Healing Spaces: R.E.S.T. - Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive,” inviting young people, churches, a...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Get your tickets now! - shorturl.at/bu0RV With thanks to @tommysharpe.bsky.social and the team at Better Story for bringing us together for this project 🧡
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Love Thy Neighbour: Following Jesus in an Age of 'Us vs Them'
Hear from experts on peacemaking, community development, the Far Right, religious difference, and dialogue across divides.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Come to our upcoming conference, Love Thy Neighbour: Following Jesus in an age of "us vs them" We are joining with Better Story, @christianaiduk.bsky.social and Fellowship of Reconciliation for a day of conversations about faith, politics and polarisation. 📌 St Dionis, Parsons Green 📅 24 October
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
If you've been asking questions like... 💪 How should Christians engage with political power? ⛪ How and why are parts of the Church supporting the Far Right? 🌍 What is a Christ-like approach to national identity and migration? 🕊️ How can we be agents of God's reconciliation at a time of division?
Promotional graphic for the “Love Thy Neighbour” conference, taking place on 24 October 2026 in London. The design features the event title in large black text, conference details and ticket prices, alongside a photo of people holding “Love Your Neighbour” and refugee solidarity banners outside St Paul’s Cathedral. Logos of Better Story, Christian Aid, JPIT and Fellowship of Reconciliation are displayed.
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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“the Government must play its part… We cannot afford for our leadership to enable a narrative that tells society refugees are the problem.... those fleeing persecution are no different to us”.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
As Christians, we are called to love our neighbours and welcome the stranger, so we have a duty to speak out when our systems fail to do this for refugees.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We are asking for the govt to: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fully reinstate family reunion rights 🔀 Reverse the 30-month protection model 🛣️ Return to a five-year route to settlement Signatories included leaders from the @baptiststogether.bsky.social @methodist.org.uk and @urc.org.uk churches.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
BREAKING: Faith leaders write letter to the new Prime Minister on refugees An interfaith coalition brought together by our friends @hiasjcore.bsky.social has written to Andy Burnham, asking the new government to change its approach to refugee and asylum policy.
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Senior faith leaders urge Andy Burnham to take a new approach on refugee and asylum policy – Joint Public Issues Team
Almost 40 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter urging the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to rethink the Government’s ...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We should create space for complexity, repentance and change. And we should resist becoming captive to a culture that profits from perpetual outrage." Can democracy survive outrage? What do you think? Read Steve Tinning's full reflections at jpit.uk/democracy-ou... 8/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
...we must continue to hold those in power to account with courage and conviction. But we should also celebrate integrity when we see it. We should acknowledge humility, good governance and decisions that genuinely serve the common good. 7/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We must continue to call out injustice wherever we encounter it. We must continue to challenge policies that fail to reflect the values of God’s Kingdom. We must continue to expose political posturing that humiliates or scapegoats the vulnerable... 6/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The New Testament urges believers to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15), holding together two virtues that are too easily separated in contemporary public life. Love without truth becomes sentimentality. Truth without love easily becomes cruelty. 5/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to truthful speech. The command not to bear false witness is not simply about avoiding outright lies. It is also about refusing to distort reality or misrepresent our neighbour. 4/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Every change of course, even the wise and necessary ones, is disparaged as a “U-turn” – yet good leadership is not the refusal to change one’s mind; it is the courage to do so when wisdom, integrity or evidence require it... 3/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Every decision is dissected before its consequences can even begin to emerge. Every hesitation becomes weakness. Every poorly chosen phrase is replayed, reframed and shared thousands of times over. 2/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"Today’s politicians do not simply face scrutiny, they inhabit an environment of almost permanent judgement. Every hour brings fresh headlines, rolling commentary, breaking news alerts, podcasts, opinion pieces, social media reactions and instant analysis... 1/8 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We pray that our new political leader will embody these values and work in partnership with UK faith communities towards solidarity and justice. Read the full letter here 👉 jpit.uk/burnham-letter 4/4 🧵
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Church leaders write to new Prime Minister – Joint Public Issues Team
Leaders from the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have written to Andy Burnham as he takes up office as Prime Minister, assuring him of their prayers and offering partnership in pursuin...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We advocate for a society where: 👐 the poorest and most marginalised are centred 🧡 refugees are welcomed ♻️ the planet is renewed 💰 a just economy enables the flourishing of all life 🗣️ politics is characterised by listening, kindness and truthfulness 🕊️ the world actively works for peace. 3/4 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are living in unprecedented, challenging times. There are thousands living in poverty, facing the impacts of climate breakdown, confronted with hostile and polarising politics across the UK. 2/4 🧵
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Dear Andy: Our letter to the new Prime Minister 📝 Yesterday the fifth UK Prime Minister in four years entered No. 10. Leaders from the @baptiststogether.bsky.social @methodist.org.uk and@urc.org.uk have written a letter to Andy Burnham as he takes on the role. 1/4 🧵
A group of faith leaders smiling and holding placards supporting refugees in front of the Houses of Parliament. Text reads 'Dear Andy: a letter from JPIT churches to our new PM'.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
If you support refugee family reunion, you can still sign our open letter on our website. Let's keep showing love, solidarity and compassion for our neighbours 🧡 👉 Share this post if you agree 📋 Sign the letter - jpit.uk/refugee-reunion
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Support Refugee Family Reunion – Joint Public Issues Team
The refugee family reunion scheme used to allow people granted refugee status in the UK to apply for their immediate family members to join them, including their children, recognising that family unit...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The High Court has ruled that suspending refugee family reunion was lawful. ⚖️ That doesn't mean it is right. Over 800 faith leaders have called for family reunion to be supported. @safepassageintl.bsky.social @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @baptiststogether.bsky.social
A group of faith leaders gathered in front of the Houses of Parliament, holding placards and banners supporting family reunion. Text reads 'Breaking: High Court upholds refugee family reunion suspension'
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This sounds like a great opportunity! We love ecumenical work 😍
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A great role to apply for!
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Looks amazing! We can't wait til we can join the new website club next year 👀
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Safe Passage International @safepassageintl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A system meant to protect is failing children. Expanding safe routes like Refugee Family Reunion would help children reach their loved ones safely, legally and with dignity. Children need safe routes, NOT detention.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
👉 Check your inbox if you're a subscriber, or read it now at jpit.uk/newsletter
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Our June Newsletter is now available! This month's edition features lots of events and campaigns we've been getting stuck into, including A Million Acts of Hope and Baptist Assembly, while looking ahead to key justice events coming up in June.
Large text reads “June Newsletter” on a blue background, with cut-out photos of children holding a pink banner decorated with messages of hope, alongside the Public Issues logo.Page titled “Dear friends” with a message reflecting on A Million Acts of Hope, recent events, upcoming campaigns, and an invitation to share church activities, signed by Erica and the JPIT team.Contents page listing sections including “A Million Acts of Hope in pictures,” “JPIT Out and About,” and blog topics on refugee family reunion and the King’s Speech, with simple icon illustrations.2nd contents slide with events coming up, signified by a calendar icon.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
As the new parliamentary session begins the government faces the wider task of restoring faith in its ability to meet the many challenges of the current age and to unite people across political divides." 👉 lnkd.in/eYjz3aeP
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Read our latest blog outlining some of the things we'd like to see, especially to protect vulnerable communities: "The election results demonstrated that there is an appetite for change in the country, and a dissatisfaction with the current government’s approach...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What should be in the King's Speech? by Adam Aucock 🤴 On Wednesday 13th May, the King will give a government-written speech laying out their priorities for the next parliamentary session 💬
Graphic showing the Houses of Parliament with a cartoon king and text asking “What should be in the King’s Speech?” with Public Issues branding.Photo of the Houses of Parliament with text explaining that the King’s Speech outlines the government’s priorities for the next parliamentary session.Graphic listing campaign priorities including reopening refugee family reunion, setting up an essentials commission, supporting low-income households, and protecting the poorest from budget cuts.Graphic with a quote about public appetite for change, restoring trust in government, and bringing people together across political divides, set against the Houses of Parliament.
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Feeling in need of a little hope this morning? Share this video and help spread some optimism 💚 We’re taking part in @hopenothate.org.uk’s #MillionActsOfHope campaign and want to hear what keeps you hopeful. Join in by sharing a post with your own message of hope using #MyMessageOfHope.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Together we can change things. Read more and watch the film on our blog - jpit.uk/church-actio.... Sign up now at jpit.uk/can ✍️ Thanks to Fuelcast for working with us! 🎥
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Church action network aims to transform politics – Joint Public Issues Team
The Constituency Action Network (CAN) — launched by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church through the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) — resources loca...
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
@alexclareyoung.bsky.social said, “Churches are experts in social action and local issues, running food banks, warm spaces and much more. Working alongside their wider communities, often-ignored voices can be amplified. But the difference between noise and influence is relationship."
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
CAN is easy to join: Watch the film ➡️ express your interest ➡️ speak to us ➡️ speak with your church ➡️ sign the agreement
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
BREAKING: Church action network aims to transform politics 📢 Our brand-new film is now live introducing our Constituency Action Network, which resources local churches to building meaningful relationships with their MP and works with them to speak and act for peace and justice.
1) Person seated indoors in the CAN film, with text reading ‘Watch now – Together we can change things'. 2) Graphic showing five simple steps to join the Constituency Action Network. 3) Purple graphic with a map of the UK and a quote about churches, community action, and building influence through relationships.
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We’ve asked Ed Miliband to attend; ➡️ To show the UK Government supports the transition with like minded, high ambition countries 🗺️ To contribute to a detailed roadmap for a transition that is fast, fair and funded 💰 To commit the UK’s fair share to putting this roadmap into action
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Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Faith leaders say: Show UK climate leadership at Santa Marta 📢 We have launched a letter signed by senior faith leaders calling for Ed Miliband to attend the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Colombia. jpit.uk/uk-urged-to-...
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UK urged to continue its climate leadership – Joint Public Issues Team
Faith leaders have called on the UK government to step up international efforts to encourage the phasing out of fossil fuels. Senior representatives of the Methodist Church, the Baptist Union and the ...
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