Joint Public Issues Team
@publicissues.bsky.social
Helping the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches work for peace and justice ✝️🙏
👉 jpit.uk
👉 jpit.uk
Give wisdom and compassion to leaders with the power to make a difference.
Amen. (2/2)
You can read survivor stories from websites such as @tearfund.bsky.social @endfgmeu.bsky.social @unitednations1945.bsky.social
Amen. (2/2)
You can read survivor stories from websites such as @tearfund.bsky.social @endfgmeu.bsky.social @unitednations1945.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Give wisdom and compassion to leaders with the power to make a difference.
Amen. (2/2)
You can read survivor stories from websites such as @tearfund.bsky.social @endfgmeu.bsky.social @unitednations1945.bsky.social
Amen. (2/2)
You can read survivor stories from websites such as @tearfund.bsky.social @endfgmeu.bsky.social @unitednations1945.bsky.social
🙏 Prayer (1/2)
Loving God,
Today we hold the survivors of FGM in our hearts, for the trauma and pain that they have experienced.
We pray for all those who are at risk of FGM, and ask that they be protected.
We pray for justice for survivors, and a commitment to eradicating FGM across the world.
Loving God,
Today we hold the survivors of FGM in our hearts, for the trauma and pain that they have experienced.
We pray for all those who are at risk of FGM, and ask that they be protected.
We pray for justice for survivors, and a commitment to eradicating FGM across the world.
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🙏 Prayer (1/2)
Loving God,
Today we hold the survivors of FGM in our hearts, for the trauma and pain that they have experienced.
We pray for all those who are at risk of FGM, and ask that they be protected.
We pray for justice for survivors, and a commitment to eradicating FGM across the world.
Loving God,
Today we hold the survivors of FGM in our hearts, for the trauma and pain that they have experienced.
We pray for all those who are at risk of FGM, and ask that they be protected.
We pray for justice for survivors, and a commitment to eradicating FGM across the world.
Female Genital Mutilation is a human right violation that infringes on the fundamental rights of women & girls.
230 million people have been subjected to FGM.
This year's theme is "Towards 2030" reflecting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to #endFGM by 2030.
Source: UN
230 million people have been subjected to FGM.
This year's theme is "Towards 2030" reflecting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to #endFGM by 2030.
Source: UN
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Female Genital Mutilation is a human right violation that infringes on the fundamental rights of women & girls.
230 million people have been subjected to FGM.
This year's theme is "Towards 2030" reflecting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to #endFGM by 2030.
Source: UN
230 million people have been subjected to FGM.
This year's theme is "Towards 2030" reflecting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to #endFGM by 2030.
Source: UN
Today marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Today marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
Flourish is a diverse all-age festival organised by the Yorkshire North and East Methodist District.
📅 13-15 February
📍 University of York
For more info head to the website - www.yorkshirenemethodist.org/flourish26/
#FlourishFestival #MethodistChurch #Justice #Peace
📅 13-15 February
📍 University of York
For more info head to the website - www.yorkshirenemethodist.org/flourish26/
#FlourishFestival #MethodistChurch #Justice #Peace
FLOURISH Festival 2026 - Woven Threads
Rediscover how you can flourish in your faith. Come to York in 2026 for this all-age weekend of inspiration, celebration, worship and renewal.
www.yorkshirenemethodist.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Flourish is a diverse all-age festival organised by the Yorkshire North and East Methodist District.
📅 13-15 February
📍 University of York
For more info head to the website - www.yorkshirenemethodist.org/flourish26/
#FlourishFestival #MethodistChurch #Justice #Peace
📅 13-15 February
📍 University of York
For more info head to the website - www.yorkshirenemethodist.org/flourish26/
#FlourishFestival #MethodistChurch #Justice #Peace
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
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
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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
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
Check out our new resource bank on our website! ⬇️
New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(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...
jpit.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Check out our new resource bank on our website! ⬇️
Reposted by Joint Public Issues Team
New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(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...
jpit.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
New 'Responding to Christian Nationalism' resource bank from @publicissues.bsky.social
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
jpit.uk/responding-t...
(JPIT is a collaboration between baptiststogether.bsky.social, @methodist.org.uk and the @urc.org.uk)
#ChurchesTogether
Reposted by Joint Public Issues Team
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...
"...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...
www.amostrust.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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...
"...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...
We're now on LinkedIn! Go and follow us 👉 linkedin.com/company/the-joint-public-issues-team
January 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
We're now on LinkedIn! Go and follow us 👉 linkedin.com/company/the-joint-public-issues-team
To read the full announcement 👉 jpit.uk/iona-communi...
Iona Community and Joint Public Issues Team announce new partnership – Joint Public Issues Team
Christian witness for peace and justice will be strengthened thanks to a newly announced partnership between the Iona Community and the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) of the Baptist, Methodist and Un...
jpit.uk
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
To read the full announcement 👉 jpit.uk/iona-communi...
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.
During #wpcu2026 we look forward in hope to continuing to work and pray together as arc benders.
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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.
During #wpcu2026 we look forward in hope to continuing to work and pray together as arc benders.
Thank you, we are so excited to work together!
January 20, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, we are so excited to work together!
Check out @justmoneymvt.bsky.social for resources if you're following the World Economic Forum this week!
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
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
Check out @justmoneymvt.bsky.social for resources if you're following the World Economic Forum this week!
This sounds like a great opportunity! 🙏💚
January 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
This sounds like a great opportunity! 🙏💚
... In our communities and places of worship we will continue to play our part, alongside national and local government, businesses, charities and people of goodwill, in pursuit of a better future for all our children." 3/3
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
... In our communities and places of worship we will continue to play our part, alongside national and local government, businesses, charities and people of goodwill, in pursuit of a better future for all our children." 3/3
Read the full Briefing now 👉 jpit.uk/a-briefing-o...
As faith leaders observed after the announcement in December:
"It is clear that this strategy alone will not delivery the lasting change we hope to see... 2/3
As faith leaders observed after the announcement in December:
"It is clear that this strategy alone will not delivery the lasting change we hope to see... 2/3
A Briefing on the Child Poverty Strategy – Joint Public Issues Team
This briefing was produced by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches in January 2026. Read Paul Morrison’s blog response to the Strategy here.
jpit.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Read the full Briefing now 👉 jpit.uk/a-briefing-o...
As faith leaders observed after the announcement in December:
"It is clear that this strategy alone will not delivery the lasting change we hope to see... 2/3
As faith leaders observed after the announcement in December:
"It is clear that this strategy alone will not delivery the lasting change we hope to see... 2/3
Interested in understanding the details of the Child Poverty Strategy? 🤔
Our team have put together a breakdown of key areas... 1/3
Our team have put together a breakdown of key areas... 1/3
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Interested in understanding the details of the Child Poverty Strategy? 🤔
Our team have put together a breakdown of key areas... 1/3
Our team have put together a breakdown of key areas... 1/3
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
... When power begins to speak as though borders are optional, consent is irrelevant, and the lives of ordinary people are collateral. Scripture teaches us to pay attention to such moments." 2/2 ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
... When power begins to speak as though borders are optional, consent is irrelevant, and the lives of ordinary people are collateral. Scripture teaches us to pay attention to such moments." 2/2 ⬇️
"I have learnt that there are moments when the world trembles, not because violence has already erupted, but because the conditions for it are being normalised... 1/2
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
"I have learnt that there are moments when the world trembles, not because violence has already erupted, but because the conditions for it are being normalised... 1/2
✍️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. ⬇️
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
✍️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. ⬇️
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. ⬇️
Welcome! 🥰
January 13, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Welcome! 🥰
Thank you for sharing Sarah! 🙏
January 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Thank you for sharing Sarah! 🙏