It was a joy to join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social this weekend for a panel on the politics of pluralism, covering everything from community organising & trade unions, to what Christian socialism brings to the party & why Labour is at its best when it embraces the breadth of the broad church.

After four years as director, I'm moving on from @chrleft.bsky.social this summer. If you've ever thought you'd like to apply for this mad, brilliant, unique job of mine, I'd be very happy to chat about it. Details here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

Our director Hannah was invited to join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social this weekend for a panel on the politics of pluralism, at the @compassoffice.bsky.social conference. Huge thanks to Mainstream for organising the panel.

It is easy to feel that the problems facing our society are simply too large for ordinary people to change. Inequality, poverty, loneliness, and division can leave us wondering whether our efforts really matter. 🧵

Our Trade Union Liaison rep Sam Corcoran has had a letter published in The Tablet in response to Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on the use of AI. Take a look here 👉

Again and again in the gospels, we find Jesus at the table, sharing meals, welcoming outsiders and breaking down the barriers that divided people from one another. Around Christ’s table, those pushed to the margins were not forgotten or excluded, but honoured and welcomed. 🧵

Could you be our new Director? We are looking for a dynamic & self-starting individual who shares our Labour & Christian values with a background in advocacy or campaigns. Apply here christiansontheleft.org.uk/recruitment

Our Chair, Anna Dixon MP, joined Tim Farron MP’s podcast “A Mucky Business” to reflect on two years since Labour entering Parliament. They discuss the local election results, the future facing the Prime Minister, and the challenges of political leadership today. 🎧listen here tinyurl.com/yc4hsm29

A prayer for public life today: God of justice and mercy, guide those serving in politics and public life. Give them wisdom in decision-making, courage in difficult situations and compassion for those most in need. May we all work towards a society shaped by dignity, justice, and hope. Amen. 🙏

There are moments when the future feels uncertain and the challenges before us seem overwhelming. In such times, these words spoken to Joshua remain deeply comforting: “Do not be afraid.” 🧵

Faith calls us to engage in politics with hope, humility, and prayer. 🎧Hear our Director reflect on the events from Westminster this week from a Christians on the Left perspective. timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/f...

Our latest blog reflects on bringing faith, solidarity, and equality into public life after the International League of Religious Socialists' 2026 Congress. Read our director Hannah Rich’s report from her recent trip to Barcelona here: 👉

Those who work for change often know the feeling of weariness. Progress can be slow, and setbacks are real. Yet, Christianity is full of people who continued in hope even when the path ahead seemed uncertain. 🧵

Good luck to all our members standing in the elections today! We are praying for you.

Meet Rach Maguire 👋 she is standing to be a borough councillor in Hackney and this is her first time standing! 🤩 🧵

When Jesus stood in the synagogue and read these words, he described the heart of his mission. The good news of God’s kingdom was never only spiritual comfort. It was hope for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, and dignity restored to those pushed to the margins. 🧵

Meet Eleanor Thomson. 👋 She is standing to be a city councillor in Leeds and this is her fourth time standing. 🤩 🧵

Meet Shinu Yohannan. 👋 He is standing to be a councillor in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead and it is his first time standing. 🤩 🧵

Meet Joseph Gibbons.👋 They are standing to be a borough councillor in Lambeth and it is his first time standing. 🤩 What made you want to stand? Being a councillor struck me as an opportunity to live out the teachings of the gospels by helping the poorest and most vulnerable in our community.🧵

The prophet Isaiah imagined a world where ordinary people could live with dignity, where the work of their hands was not taken from them and where communities could flourish in peace. 🧵

Meet Anya Sizer. 👋 She is standing to be a borough councillor in Hackney, North London and has been a councillor for 5 years 🤩 🧵

Meet Bea Christopher 👋 they are standing to be a city councillor in Coventry have been a councillor for 2 years. 🧵

As Jesus speaks these words, he is preparing his disciples for uncertain days ahead. They will soon face fear, confusion, and loss. Yet in that moment he offers them something deeper than reassurance, he offers them his peace. 🧵

As the week draws to a close, this verse reminds us that love is more than a feeling or a belief, it’s something we live out. 🧵

We gathered for The Tawney Dialogue to ask, Child Poverty: where do we go now? The conversation was challenging, hopeful, and deeply rooted in a shared commitment to justice. Here are a few moments that stayed with us. 👉 Swipe through to read some powerful quotes from the evening.

🙏 A prayer for public life today: God of justice and mercy, guide those who serve in government and public life. Grant them wisdom when decisions are difficult, courage when the right path is costly, and compassion for those whose voices are too often unheard. 🧵

Matthew 28:6 - "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said!" Easter is not an ending, but a beginning. How will the commitments shaped in Lent carry into the year ahead? And from all of us at Christians on the Left, Happy Easter!

Statement from Christians on the Left regarding where the budget cuts to UK aid would fall. We are praying for all affected. @heathernstaff.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social

Last week’s Tawney Dialogue on child poverty reminded us that this is not just a political issue but also a moral one.

At the end of the week, many of us are carrying a lot, work pressures, worries about the world, concern for others. This verse offers a simple but powerful reminder: we are not meant to carry it all alone. 🧵

Peace rarely arrives by accident. It is something we are called to seek and sometimes even to pursue with courage and determination. 🧵

Justice is rarely quick. Faithfulness often means staying present when change feels slow. This week, we give thanks for those who keep showing up.

Join us for The Tawney Dialogue 2026, where we’ll ask, Child Poverty: Where do we go now? The Tawney Dialogue is our flagship annual event, bringing together politicians, theologians & activists to discuss issues in the spirit of RH Tawney. 🎟 Book your ticket: TheTawneyDialogue2026.eventbrite.co.uk

The work of justice is holy work. But it can also be tiring work. There is always more to do — more emails, more organising, more news to respond to, more ways the world needs healing. And yet Jesus says something simple and gentle to his friends: come away and rest. 🧵

✝️ “Faith communities are an essential ally in the fight against inequality and conservatism.” Our Chair, Anna Dixon MP's piece in the Fabian Review, explores how progressive Christianity can help shape a politics of dignity and solidarity. Click to read more → fabians.org.uk/28168-2/

At the end of a long week, justice can sometimes feel slow. Stuck. Hard work with little progress. But the prophet Amos offers a different picture. Not a trickle. Not a one-off moment. But a river. 🧵

Our NW regional rep Mark, other members from Christians on the Left and friends across Labour movement were out as part of the Socialist Society campaign day in Gorton and Denton recently. Please pray for the election today and all those standing.

Lent is a season of turning away from what harms, and towards what heals. Where are you being called to turn towards justice this Lent?

For us, faith isn’t separate from public life. It’s the reason we care about poverty, dignity, housing, healthcare, and justice. Being a Christian shapes how we see the world — and how we work to change it. 💬 What issue is on your heart right now?

Faith is not only what we believe, it’s what we practise. Through the prophet Isaiah, God doesn’t ask for grand gestures or perfect words. Instead, the call is simple and direct: learn to do good. Seek justice. Protect the vulnerable. 🧵

Ash Wednesday reminds us of our fragility and our responsibility to one another. In a world that prizes power, Lent calls us back to humility, truth and care for the common good.

This Lent, Christians on the Left will be reflecting together on faith that shapes how we live, act & hope. Join us as we walk this season together. As Lent begins, we pause to let go, not to deprive ourselves, but to make room for love, justice & compassion. What are you being invited to lay down?

🎧 Listen back to our Director, Hannah Rich, on Premier Christian Radio talking about the week that was in politics and how we can be praying for the Prime Minister. www.premier.plus/inspirationa...

As this week draws to a close, this verse offers a simple but powerful reminder: our faith is not meant to be lived out in isolation. We are called to care about the places we live. Our streets. Our neighbours. Our communities. Our public life. 🧵

If your faith leads you to care about: ✝️ dignity for everyone 🌹 economic justice 🤝 strong communities 🌍 care for creation then you’re already living the values we organise around. Christians on the Left is a home for people putting those values into action 👉 christiansontheleft.org.uk/membership

What does faith-filled resistance look like in practice? Our national committee member Rachel Burgin writes about the role that churches and Christians are playing in the response to ICE in Minnesota. 👉 Read more here: tinyurl.com/2arxs7fj

The work of justice can sometimes feel heavy. The news is relentless. Change feels slow. And it’s easy to wonder whether what we do really makes a difference. 🪡

Why join Christians on the Left? Community. Faith. Action. A voice for justice. Here’s what membership gives you...

As we reach the end of the week, it can be hard not to feel weighed down by the injustices we see around us, in our communities, our politics and our world. 🪡

✝️ Whether you’re Anglican or Adventist, Methodist or Pentecostal, Catholic, Baptist or Quaker, anything in between or no denomination at all - if your faith calls you to seek justice, compassion, and equality, there’s a place for you here. Join us: christiansontheleft.org.uk/membership