Christians on the Left

We were grateful to have @OpenDoorsUK sponsor our church service at the Labour Conference this year.
Now, join us in supporting their Africa Arise campaign & sign the petition for persecuted Christians in Africa: 👇
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As Christians on the Left, we believe caring for creation is both a spiritual responsibility and a political necessity. 🌍🌱

🙏 Lord, help us to see creation as You do - precious, fragile, and full of life. Give us courage to act justly for future generations.

As politicians debate climate targets, Psalm 24 reminds us that creation is not ours to exploit, it is entrusted to our care by God

Faith compels us to treat the planet not as a resource to be used up, but as a gift to steward. And politics is one of the ways we put that stewardship into action.

Last week at #LabourConference25, Christians on the Left showed how faith can inspire politics that is compassionate, just, and hopeful. 🌱

If you believe in that vision, we’d love you to be part of this movement.

👉 Join CotL today: christiansontheleft.org.uk

On the anniversary of the October 7th attacks, we remember the lives lost and those changed forever. We pray for an end to the conflict, the return of the hostages and a secure, lasting peace in the whole region.

💬 “Labour in power have lifted children out of poverty before & they can do it again" -Hannah Rich

💬 “I pray we can be salt and light to those in government” - Anna Dixon MP
Just a few of the powerful words shared during #Labour25.
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It was a pleasure to make the case for ambitious action to fix the global debt & tax systems at #LabourConference2025 on panels by @serauk.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social @chrleft.bsky.social and others. @uklabour.bsky.social has a proud legacy on development that its members want to build on

Text reads: "We are delighted at the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and pray for her leadership of the global Anglican Church as well as for the important role she will play in this country. Her deep faith, values and experience will serve her well in uniting the wider church and we look forward to working with her to further the church's mission of social justice. Anna Dixon MP, chair of Christians on the Left."

A statement from our chair @annadixonmp.bsky.social welcoming today's announcement of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

We send our prayers, love and solidarity to our Jewish brothers and sisters across the country, and all in @jewishlabour.bsky.social, following the horrific events in Manchester on this holiest of days. We are mourning with you.

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And that's a wrap #Lab25! We're so thankful for all of you who came to the church service on Sunday, attended the events and for the wonderful conversations we had. We are heading home with full hearts and excited for what's next!

Hannah Rich was excellent in last nights panel speaking boldly on the 2 child cap with Compass, Mainstream Labour, Nadia Whittome and John Denham. Chaired by Neal Lawson #LAB25

Great start to #Lab25 with a wonderful @chrleft.bsky.social service with Chair Anna Dixon MP and Director @hannahmerich.bsky.social. Then ending the day with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception with Minister for development Baroness Chapman

@hannahmerich.bsky.social director of @chrleft.bsky.social on scrapping the two-child benefit limit : « it’s just the right thing to do. It’s just that simple. »

Genuinely hope-filled first day of #Lab25 conference, with the
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!

Full room at the @chrleft.bsky.social church service at #Lab25 - great to hear from @annadixonmp.bsky.social and many more.

Don’t forget this Sunday, 9AM, Labour Party Church Service where we’re celebrating 65 years as an organisation! Run in partnership with Open Doors, we’ll be joined by Rachel Lampard, Director of Social Justice and Social Action at the Methodist Church. Also livestreamed on Youtube!

As Christians on the Left, we believe politics should reflect these values - shaping policies that welcome, protect, and dignify those seeking refuge.
🙏 “Lord, give us eyes to see the stranger as neighbour, and courage to welcome them as You welcome us.

As debates on migration and asylum continue, this verse reminds us of a central Christian truth: every person is made in God’s image.
Our faith calls us to resist fear and division, and instead to practise hospitality, compassion, and justice.

I can't imagine starting conference any other or better way than in church with @chrleft.bsky.social - join us this Sunday in Liverpool. All, and we really do mean all, welcome.

Great to see this letter from 100+ Labour MPs, including our chair @annadixonmp.bsky.social, urging the govt to scrap the two child benefit limit & tax the gambling industry.
🗳️If you're a #Lab25 delegate: please back 'Supporting Families' in the Priorities Ballot to put this motion forward.

We’re adding our voice to @compassoffice.bsky.social, @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social and @openlabour.bsky.social to call for this to be changed.

We’re delighted to hear that the contemporary motion on the 2 child benefit cap will be included in the priorities ballot at this weekend's Labour conf. If you are a delegate we’d appreciate your support in voting for Supporting Families in Sunday’s ballot.

‘Labour’s Deputy Leader should articulate our future – by learning from our past’ – LabourList As our party is now in the midst of a deputy leadership contest that was unthinkable a few weeks ago, there’s no shortage of opinions…

“An understanding of that heritage & intellectual tradition, we argue, could be the reset the government is crying out for, & this deputy leadership election a valuable opportunity to inject it into the conversation.”
Our Director, Hannah with Andy Grey in Labour List
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We’re excited to be partnering with @cafod.bsky.social, @christianaiduk.bsky.social, @islamicrelief.bsky.social, LCID and @tearfund.bsky.social for a panel discussion about the role of faith actors in international development.

Keeping The Faith: Getting Britain to Believe in International Development Again
📆 Sunday 28th September 3-4:30
📍ACC, Arena Room - Tees

Run in partnership with Open Doors, this service is going to be very special for us as we’re celebrating 65 years as an organisation! We’ll be joined by Rachel Lampard, Director of Social Justice and Social Action at the @methodist.org.uk

📆 Sunday 28th September 9AM Labour Party Church Service
📍St James in the City, Upper Parliament Street, L81UR
And also live streamed on our YouTube channel for those who can't join us in Liverpool

Are you heading to Liverpool at the end of the month for this year’s Labour Party conference? If so, we are running a couple of events which we’d love to see you at.