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Today marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM

[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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JPIT will be at Flourish! ✨
If you're near York next weekend, why not come along? We'll be ready and waiting to:
💪 Equip you to work for justice and peace in these tumultuous times
🙉 Hear your stories of justice seeking
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Check out our new resource bank on our website! ⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social

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(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)

#ChurchesTogether
Responding to Christian Nationalism – Joint Public Issues Team
The rise of forms of ‘Christian Nationalism’ in the UK raises a number of significant questions and concerns. On this page we have curated a number of articles and resources to encourage careful liste...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Recommended: a webinar hosted by our friends @amostrust.bsky.social on Tues 3 Feb 6pm.

"...through music, Palestinians assert their presence and resilience. They process trauma, maintain identity, resist erasure and imagine futures that feel impossible right now."

www.amostrust.org/diary/webina...
From Cairo to Gaza — Palestine Music Expo | Webinars | Amos Trust
Palestinian music faces systematic erasure. Ahmed Saqer from Palestine Music Expo shares stories from Cairo and Gaza — supporting musicians, replacing destroyed instruments and creating moments of joy...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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We're now on LinkedIn! Go and follow us 👉 linkedin.com/company/the-joint-public-issues-team
January 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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We are excited to announce the resourcing partnership between The Joint Public Issues Team and the Iona Community. This partnership will strengthen Christian witness for peace and justice.

During #wpcu2026 we look forward in hope to continuing to work and pray together as arc benders.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Check out @justmoneymvt.bsky.social for resources if you're following the World Economic Forum this week!
justmoneymvt.bsky.social JustMoney Movement @justmoneymvt.bsky.social · 22d
As the richest individuals on the planet meet in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum, it reminds us of the vast inequality of our world.

Using new research from @oxfamgb.bsky.social we reflect on the ways that inequality threatens everyone:
🌎 the climate
🗳️ democracy
🏥 our public services
January 20, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Interested in understanding the details of the Child Poverty Strategy? 🤔
Our team have put together a breakdown of key areas... 1/3
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January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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✍️New blog now live: The World Trembles 🌍
In a guest blog Revd Charity Tozivepi-Nzegwu (Chair of the @methodist.org.uk Connexional Justice, Dignity and Solidarity Committee) reflects on recent international events. ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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The C of E and other denominations too….. glad to see work of @publicissues.bsky.social highlighted here
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C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message
C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message
Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ message The Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”. The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Concerned about how Tommy Robinson and the far-right are co-opting Christmas?

@publicissues.bsky.social have some fantastic new resources to help local churches navigate these complexities and discern faithful ways forward 🎄🙏

Take a look: jpit.uk/joyforall
‘Good news of great joy… for all!’ – Joint Public Issues Team
Supporting churches to respond to the co-option of Christmas by the Far Right Local churches across the UK will already have well-developed plans for celebrating Christmas – both in our church buildin...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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🔗Webinar - 16 Dec - 1-1.45pm - register at us06web.zoom.us/.../register...
December 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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JPIT's Constituency Action Network Intern, Tom, was amongst those handing in a letter on welcoming refugees to the Home Office today.
refugeestogether.bsky.social Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · Dec 5
📢 Loud and clear!

Today community groups took their message directly to the Home Office - we reject the Government’s cruel new asylum plans.

Want to join us? Write to your MP TODAY

tinyurl.com/382ujcwn

#TogetherWithRefugees
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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New blog: Is Tommy Robinson the person to put Christ back into Christmas? 📝
🙏 Read our reflection on the co-option of Christianity by the far right and the meaning of love coming down at Christmas
Is Tommy Robinson the person to put Christ back into Christmas? – Joint Public Issues Team
What will Unite the Kingdom’s rally really put into Christmas? Every year, there are calls to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’. The gospel good news message of love, peace, goodwill and hope embodied ...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🎙Our second Advent episode of Politics in the Pulpit is now live on YouTube, Spotify or via your favourite podcast provider!
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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📢 New blog alert: A response to the budget 📢
Paul Morrison reflects on what yesterday's Autumn Budget announcement means in the long-term, whilst celebrating the win of the 2-child benefit cap being removed.
Response to the Budget – Joint Public Issues Team
Paul Morrison, Public Issues Advisor for the Joint Public Issues Team, looks at how the Budget will impact poverty, inequality and other justice issues. A Budget that will reduce child poverty The Cha...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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A prayer for the UK Government to love our neighbours 👐
🪧 head to our most recent blog post to read our statement on the recent announcements of asylum reforms jpit.uk/responses-to-asylum-reforms
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November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Keen to get your church engaged with your MP and talking more about justice issues? Then come along to JPIT's Constituency Action Network webinar! 💻
📆 19 November, 12pm on Zoom
👉 Register now via linktr.ee/public.issues
All are welcome! ⛪
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Standing Up for Human Rights - new blog now live! 📝

Check it out 👉 jpit.uk/standing-up-...

#JPIT #Methodist #URC #BaptistUnion #HumanRights #SocialJustice
Standing Up For Human Rights – Joint Public Issues Team
“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 Europe...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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It is disappointing to hear about the reality of indigenous involvement in #COP30 after yesterday's protest

Our work with churches strives to centre marginalised voices & those with lived experience, in all areas of policy and campaigning including the #ClimateCrisis

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November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We had a fantastic time at the @publicissues.bsky.social Conference on Saturday - a day full of passion for justice, encouragement, hope and creativity.

We loved talking and listening to so many people about how money can be used to shape a fairer, greener world 🌎

Thanks for having us! #ForGood25
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Are you campaigning for the environment during COP 30? Have a look on our website for information, prayer, and campaigning ideas.
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#COP30 #COP30Brazil #cop30belem
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November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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It was moving to be able to work with members of Solidarity Hub, a community from my previous ministry, whilst helping to organise and facilitate the For Goodness Sake gathering in my new(ish!) @publicissues.bsky.social role.
publicissues.bsky.social Joint Public Issues Team @publicissues.bsky.social · Nov 8
Solidarity as activism: a renewal of togetherness and hope.
Super interesting workshop with our very own Alex Clare-Young
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November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Hello to all our new BlueSky followers 👋
Got post-conference blues?

If you were persuaded to get your church involved in our #ConstituencyActionNetwork to engage with your MP on #justice issues, come to our webinar!
📆 19th November, 12pm on Zoom
👉 Register linktr.ee/public.issues
All welcome!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM