{"id":8025,"date":"2020-10-23T10:48:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T10:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hatfieldroadmethodist.org\/?p=8025"},"modified":"2020-10-30T11:56:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T11:56:26","slug":"joint-public-issues-newsletter-october-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hatfieldroadmethodist.org\/?p=8025","title":{"rendered":"Joint Public Issues Newsletter – October 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
The newsletter of Joint Public Issues Team<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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Newsletter 121 \u00a0\u00a0 October 2020<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Dear friends<\/span><\/p>\n

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Many things have changed across the country and world in the\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

last month. We have been grateful for the community that has continued to grow
\naround our daily online prayers, as we have held the world amidst these changes
\nbefore God. As we continue to Stay & Pray, we hope this will be a support
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Less than two weeks ago we launched our new campaign Reset The
\nDebt, and we have been delighted by the support and attention it has received.
\nIn this month\u2019s newsletter, you can find updates and calls to action, on Reset
\nThe Debt and other campaigns.<\/p>\n

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As always, we are pleased to hear of your work
\nlocally and nationally, so do get in touch at enquries@jointpublicissues.org.uk<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every Blessing<\/p>\n

Hannah & the JPIT team<\/p>\n

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Over the last 12 days, over half of UK MPs have been
\ncontacted about Reset The Debt.<\/b><\/a> Over 650 of you have taken action, and we are
\nbeginning to build a picture of the response across parliament and wider
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Explore the Reset The Debt Website<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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If you haven\u2019t written to your MP on #ResetTheDebt, take
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Reset The Debt has also been featured on<\/span> BBC Radio 4 Sunday programme<\/a>,
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\nby all of you online<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you shared Reset The Debt with your friends, family and
\nchurch community? We\u2019ve uploaded some prayers on the Reset The Debt website, to
\nhelp you hold those in debt and the need for change before God.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This weekend, could you write to your MP calling for them to
\nsupport the refugee family reunion amendment to the Immigration Bill? <\/span><\/p>\n

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The amendment has returned to the Commons, and will be
\ndebated on Monday 19th<\/sup> October. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We need your urgent support to mobilise action on this
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Nestle confirms
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Despite a widely supported and passionate campaign over the summer,
\nthe world\u2019s largest food company, Nestl\u00e9, has confirmed its June 2020 decision
\nto drop the Fairtrade Mark from KitKat chocolate bars. Meg writes about what
\nthis means for farmers, and how we can continue to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Future of Fairtrade<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Integrated review of security, defence and development<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Lucy explores JPIT\u2019s submission to the Government\u2019s Integrated
\nreview of security, defence and development, the largest review of these areas
\nsince the end of the Cold War.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women call for peace in Cameroon<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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On
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\nchurches in Cameroon released a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire
\nafter violent conflict in the Anglophone region.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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The JPIT Team met online this week, to reflect and plan for
\nthe coming year. We\u2019re excited to keep exploring our<\/span> Six Hopes for Society<\/span><\/a>,
\n<\/span>and equipping our churches to act for change. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re
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The Church of Scotland General Assembly met online at the
\nbeginning of October. Find updates on their actions, including on Racial Justice, Climate and Homelessness, here<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Just Transition for
\nScotland’s Housing<\/span><\/b> – Hosted by Eco-Congregation Scotland and Stirling Methodist
\nChurch – <\/span>Have your say on
\nthe future of Scotland’s housing, moving to net-zero emissions and tackling
\nfuel poverty through a Just Transition. Register here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Housing
\nJustice<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Could you take on the 1K challenge for Housing Justice? <\/span>Find out more
\nhere.<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Annual Chichester Quaker Peace Lecture<\/b><\/span> – No Climate Justice,
\nNo Peace, with Molly Scott Cato, Quaker, former MEP and Green Economist \u2013
\nWednesday 11th<\/sup> November, 5:30pm. Register here.<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Justice and Peace Scotland<\/span><\/b> – An evening hearing from
\ninspirational people serving on the frontline of the UK’s hostile border
\nenvironment – Tuesday 27th<\/sup> October @ 7.45pm \u2013 9pm. Sign up on Eventbrite.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Money Makes Change Pledge<\/span><\/b> – Explore how your church can use your money to shape a fairer, more sustainable world. Discover the pledge here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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18\u201325 October – One World Week<\/b> \u2013<\/span> Discover more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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24 October – United Nations Day<\/b> \u2013<\/span> Find out more here.<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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24\u201330 October – Good Money Week<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Find events and resources here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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8 November\u00a0 – Remembrance
\nSunday<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Find CTBI resources here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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8\u201315 November – Interfaith Week<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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15 November – <\/span>International Day of Prayer for Persecuted
\nChristian<\/span>s<\/b>\u00a0 – Discover more here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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