As Christians we must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24).

Participating in the democratic process is a good work and helping people do this is a form of service. We hope that by electing good representatives, who will work to address the harms of climate change and loss of nature, will benefit the common good.

The political decisions that will be taken by the next government will be critical for the future of planet and people.

We are called to love God and our neighbour (Mark 12:31) and we are called to seek justice (Isaiah 1:17). We pray as Jesus taught us “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). If we take this seriously, we must do what we can to have a government that acts for the common good and to safeguard our common home - our faith must be accompanied by action (James 2:17).

Our involvement in political processes, including elections, are an expression of our faithfully seeking God’s kingdom on earth. By participating in the political process, we bring a vision rooted in Godly values to a world which desperately needs this wisdom as it grapples with these crises.

The following resources are available:

1. From the Green Christian and Operation Noah organisations at this link

https://greenchristian.org.uk/general-election-pack-for-churches/

2. From the Bishops of the Church of England an invitation to prayer and participation in the life of our nation and communities, both as voters and as citizens (#PrayYourPart)

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/topics/pray-your-part-general-election-2024

3. Wildlife Trusts election information including an online hustings event (recorded 18-Jun)

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/general-election-2024