A big thank you to all who came to our Christians in Politics (Leeds) General Election gathering hosted by Gateway Church Leeds . A very constructive event with 6 panelist’s chaired by Graham Brownlee West Yorkshire Citizens. Christians in politics Gather Movement Network Leeds See pics and write up

Latin: votum - "a vow, a wish, a promise to God, solemn pledge, dedication"

"Voting is a civic sacrament." - Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.

"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Next time around, it could be YOU standing. Let us train you.. please SHARE with someone you think would benefit..

.The Labour Party have won a landslide majority in the General Election, in line with the figures predicted by the polls for weeks. andy flannagan from Christians in politics unpacks what has happened overnight. Listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/d41…

The amazing Ben Welby just did this. Follow his lead? These folks will need huge amounts of prayer. We should not be naive about the family challenges, vested interests and principalities and powers at play. (not to mention the toxicity of social media!) bm.wel.by/rm

26 entering Parliament 4 1st time today are Jesus-followers.. and probly more that I don't know. 10-15 yrs ago I was w many of them while it looked ridic & imposs. Be encouraged wherevr u r 2day tht 'long obedience in the same direction' results in fruit, whthr any1 else sees..

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If the election has got you thinking more about politics, this may help. Sometimes pictures say it better than words… m.youtube.com/watch?v=lRINnl…

Fed up of the incessant, party-political diatribe in modern life? Maybe we all need to get back to basics - and to a time *before* we were all so divided... youtube.com/watch?v=YsFdoK… Christians in politics andy flannagan #USelection #Presidentialelection #Brexit #Left #Right

'Disagreeing well is intentional relationship-building with those who are not like us' andy flannagan of Christians in politics reminding us that it is all about relationship - & how we represent God's rule & reign #EngageConf2024 #ChristiansInMedia

Why are we where we are? Can we still have a shared identity? The full animated video we saw a short clip from at #EngageConf2024 andy flannagan Christians in politics #ChristansInMedia youtube.com/watch?v=YsFdoK…

This early day motion on an atrocity in the DRC has just SIX MPs' signatures after nearly a month. Can we change this & ask MPs to sign? edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti… I've just written on why these horrors don't get in the media for Premier Christianity. Does Parliament need investigating

John Lennox addressed hundreds of politicians and church leaders at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning. Here is his speech in full premierchristianity.com/politics/god-b… Prof John Lennox Christians in politics via Premier Christianity

What will "phase two" of Keir Starmer's government look like? Executive Director of Christians in politics, andy flannagan shares his insight on the PM's Cabinet "reshuffle". Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/e6b…

In a polarised world, the silver bullet is still relationship-building. youtube.com/watch?v=wU4s4-…

Deep wisdom and beautiful writing here. abc.net.au/religion/georg…

From this month's magazine... premierchristianity.com/interviews/and…

Is unity still possible? Perhaps. If...... youtu.be/hhTfYDba2Oo