Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 18:00 – 20:30
Venue: St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8AU
Tickets: Free via Eventbrite here >>
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Join us on Thursday 19 September 2024 for our annual Religion Media Centre lecture with Sir Stephen Timms MP, followed by Q&A and reception.
Known for his Christian faith, Sir Stephen has been actively engaged in discussing the role of faith in public life. He was recently chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society, which considered how to progress the vital role faith groups played during the Covid lockdowns, providing essential food, offering space for vaccination centres, and giving wider mental health and social support. Local authorities recognised that faith organisations can reach deep into society through long-established networks and communities.
This continuing partnership offering front-line support is often codified through a “Faith Covenant” outlining obligations and expectations on both sides. During the election campaign, Sir Keir Starmer wrote to faith leaders, thanking them for their service and pledging that “a mission-led Labour government would ensure strong partnerships with faith communities”, harnessing their energy and creativity to renew the country. We look forward to hearing Sir Stephen outline the practical steps that will take forward this vision.
The event is hosted by the Religion Media Centre, an impartial and independent organisation aiming to increase further cohesion and understanding in society by helping the media report and understand religion and belief. Join our mailing lists here >>
Itinerary
| 18:00 | Doors open |
| 18:30 | Lecture with Sir Stephen Timms MP on faith’s place in Labour’s mission of national renewal |
| 19:15 | Q&A session with contributions from the audience |
| 20:00 | Reception and opportunity for networking |
