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Can we dare to have a vision of justice and hope?
Tackling colonisation From a Christian perspective, tackling colonisation starts with the awareness that for a long time our understanding of mission was shaped by the context of colonisation and the complicity of European missions in that process. The consequence was that mission was colonised.…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
One People Commission launches new resource: Visions of Justice and Hope
A new resource by the One People Commission and South Asian Forum launches today. Visions of Justice and Hope explores one of the most contested cultural questions of our time: What does it mean to be human and a Person of Colour? Complete with a small group study guide, Visions of Justice and Hope…
Assisted dying law – what comes next?
By 330 votes to 275, following less than five hours of debate, the vote split traditional party divisions to back the proposed bill to permit assisted dying. It was notable that as the vote tally was read out in the chamber of the House of Commons there was not the customary cheering when votes are…
Danny Webster
Fast fashion: does our relationship with clothing reveal an identity crisis?
Gaining millions of views online and the rise of “clothing hauls” on TikTok and Instagram have started to normalise the overconsumption of fashion. These social media videos often involve showcasing huge amounts of clothing, concerningly low-price tags and are usually purchased from brands with…
Lydia Gilbertson
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A Christmas story of grace, compassion and friendship
Looking back, I’m surprised we didn’t drive our bandmaster Mr Williams to despair! In some people’s eyes, we were no doubt two annoying young teenage boys who weren’t taking the music seriously enough, potentially wrecking the reputation of the brass band. But somehow Mr Williams managed to…
Tim Rowlands
VAT increases on private schools’ fees spark legal challenges
The pledge to remove the VAT exemption and eligibility for business rates and charitable rates relief for private schools was outlined in the Labour Party Manifesto. In the chancellor’s budget she stated that 94% of children in the UK are attending a state school, and therefore the government’s…
Abbey Furmedge
God has been faithful in 2024, and the advocacy team are believing for more breakthroughs in 2025
2024 has been a challenging year for the advocacy team. We have had to navigate an evolving policy agenda along with highly emotive issues, such as end of life care and proposals to legalise assisted dying – yet God has been our refuge and strength throughout. We have known His encouragement and…
Alicia Edmund
