Leeds Prayers and Practical Gatherings
In Leeds, there is a General Election Prayer Lunch on Thursday 27th June, 12.10-1.30pm hosted by Prayer for Leeds and Leeds Minster. It takes place in Leeds Minster , 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
You are encouraged to let them know if you will be coming for catering purposes by email clicking prayforleeds@gmail.com
On Monday 1st July 7.30pm-9.30pm there is a General Election Gathering designed for anyone who wants to hear from Christians who have been involved in the election campaign and how their Christian faith has led them to support the political party they are part of. There will be an opportunity to put questions to the panel.
The current panel is:
Cllr Andrew Scopes from the Labour Party
Cllr Penny Stables from the Green Party
Tim Ward – Member of the Liberal Democrats
Linda Richards – Conservative Party
There will be someone present from the Right Leaning Christians group in attendance.
It will be hosted by Leeds Citizens.
Sign Up here: Please advertise in your church if you can:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christians-in-politics-leeds-general-election-event-tickets-924231680837?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is a partnership between the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church. The purpose of JPIT is to help Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues. They have a briefing covering the six issues that frame JPIT’s work, this resource explains why we as Christians should give serious consideration to these issues and explores how the issues are relevant at this time in the UK. Please click link below:
Microsoft Word – 202405 Election issues briefing designed 2 (jpit.uk)
You may also want to have a look at the following links….
Thinking faithfully about politics – Evangelical Alliance (eauk.org)
NEW: General Election Briefing – JustMoney Movement