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Jews for Jesus
Jews for Jesus is an international mission organisation of Jewish and Gentile believers in Jesus with branches in: UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and Israel. We are focused on Gospel proclamation in Jewish communities and meeting…
Promoting educational diversity
The parties have all made pledges relating to education and schools in their manifestos, but are these promises and commitments missing key issues at this election? Here are a few questions to help you think about some underlying issues, as well as to ask your candidates if you get the chance.
A new year at Holyrood
It feels like something of a new season in politics across the United Kingdom as December’s General Election saw a new UK Government established with a significant majority. This matters because it meant that the UK’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement duly passed by 99 votes last week, ending the…
Chris Ringland
Three ways your church can support mental health amid the unlocking
“Kate (not her real name) is a member of my church. She’s been a Christian for many years and has also suffered with her mental health all that time. A lifeline for her during the pandemic has been the Renew Wellbeing group that has run on Monday mornings, either on Zoom or in person, according to…
Helen Locke
When a full life sentence isn't enough
My heart goes out to her family. The details that have been revealed would haunt any parent. It’s simply unimaginable. It is a small mercy that they were saved from a prolonged case by a guilty plea and there must be some relief that this man, I will not say his name, will never see the light of…
Bekah Legg
Recovering addicts require our support and prayers
The latest statistics in Scotland have shown the worsening scale of addiction deaths and related problems in the country. In 2020, 1,337 people died from drug-related issues, the highest number registered since records began; the issue has been described as “a national shame” by Scotland’s drugs…
James Loney
Remembering God’s grace while we wait for the verdict
Jesus calls Christians to pursue justice, yet refrain from judging others – but how do we navigate this when a case is of such public interest? Something has uniquely challenged the way I process my thoughts and emotions in relation to public cases of this nature. I am desperate to see…
Jo Evans
Countdown to the Northern Ireland assembly elections
My Twitter feed is inundated with tweets from candidates out pounding the streets in sensible shoes, knocking on doors, and canvassing for every vote they can gain. They are all making the most of social media reels to let us know about the issues that they are hearing about again and again at the…
Danielle McElhinney
Neither apocalypse nor silver bullet
Context and culture war Fifty years ago, the US supreme court in Roe v Wade interpreted the constitution so as to introduce a right to abortion. Yesterday, a political site published a leaked early draft of a supreme court ruling expected this summer. The leak was unprecedented and is being…
Dawn McAvoy
What do values have to do with mental health? | Being Human
Peter reflects on a moving personal article by author James Mumford – on bipolar disorder, staying in a psychiatric hospital and his thoughts on therapy
Changes to abortion and criminal law put women and unborn children at risk
On 28 November 2023, the Criminal Justice Bill received its second reading in the Commons. This is the government’s flagship legislation to introduce tougher sentences for those who commit sexual and violent offences and increase police powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in the community, drug…
Alicia Edmund
Nicodemus: Young People & Street Safety
This resource delves into the reasons motivating young people to become involved with gangs, examining home environments, personal circumstances, and community influences. This guide also highlights indicators that may suggest a child or young person is either experiencing grooming or has become…
Both Lives Podcast
Too often there isn't a culture of conversation and common ground but a culture of confrontation. We want to change that.New episodes every Thursday. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
“Local churches are a vital part of our community,” says Labour MP
Our purpose as an advocacy team is to speak out on issues that matter with a hope-filled, trustworthy and confident voice and to speak up prophetically about what is happening across the UK and the hope Jesus brings. As the head of public policy, I have the joy and the challenge of providing…
Alicia Edmund
