The Church of Scotland, United Reformed Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union have each called for change in light of the worsening treatment of people in Gaza. Each of the statements note our duty to speak out, witnesses to the blocking of food and vital supplies entering Gaza, and calls on the U.K. Government to […] The post Gaza – Calls for Change appeared first on Joint Public Issues Team.| Joint Public Issues Team
A statement on behalf of the Methodist Church in Britain, Baptists Together and the United Reformed Church We lament the passing of the Nationality and Borders Bill into law. Compelled by the Biblical call to welcome the stranger, our denominations were outspoken in our criticism of the Bill, arguing that it would unjustly remove the […] The post Nationality and Borders Act 2022 appeared first on .|
As the Nationality and Borders Bill returns to the House of Lords this week, several senior Church leaders have written to Peers to encourage them to stand up for changes to the Bill. On Tuesday 26th April, Peers are due to debate the Bill once again, during the ‘ping-pong’ stage of the Bill, where it […] The post Senior Church leaders write to Peers ahead of House of Lords vote on Nationality & Borders Bill appeared first on .|