Faith @ Work - My Faith at Work in Parliament
Working with Steve Chalk on his book 'Trust'
Welcome to the section on my website dedicated to the Christian work I do in Parliament and in the constituency. I produce a regular newsletter for churches in the constituency which is added here too. You can download the PDF version and circulate in your local church.
The information below gives you a taste and flavour of the activities in parliament and I hope to add as many links as possible.
If there is anything else you would like to see please don't hesitate to email me with your suggestions.
My faith is important to who I am and the way I live out my life and the desire to serve to create a better world. I know not everybody agrees with my faith position but I trust they accept it is fundamental to my public service.
Andy Reed
Here are just some of the Christian organisations I am involved with in Parliament and across the world.
- Council of Evengalical Alliance
I am a Council Member of the Evangelical Alliance... where I aim to promote the voice of progressive and evangelicals on the left....
- Simplify - with the Evangelical Alliance
In October 2009 I took part in Simplify - Find out more here.
- Council of Reference for Interserve
On the Council of Reference for Interserve. I have visited Kyrgyzstan with them and in 2009 I am supporting their Step into Justice campaign. Please follow the link above to see what we are doing on their website with other MPs and Soap star Emma Rigby
- Vice Chair of Christians in Parliament (Chair 2001-2003)
CiP aims to serve all Christians in Parliament. Follow the web link to find out more...
- Chair of National Prayer Breakfast (2001) and now a member of the working party
An annual National Prayer Breakfast is held at the heart of Westminster. I chaired the first Breakfast to be held inside Westminster Hall. Follow the link to find out more.....
- Member of the Christian Socialist Movement
I am an active member of the CSM and contributor to The Common Good their regular publication. Follow the link to find out more and join us....
- Micah Challenge
I support the work of Micah Challenge in Parliament and their campaign work on the MDGs...
- Speaker - Spring Harvest
I regularly attend Spring Harvest and have contributed by being a speaker at Skegness for several years.
- Ambassador for Bible Society work with China & Palestine & Nigeria & Ethiopia
I have supported the work of the Bible Society in China, Ehtiopia, Palestine and Nigeria. I have also help promote the Poverty & Justice Bible....
- Board of Reference for Christian Soliarity Worldwide
I have been a Board member of CSW and now act on their Board of Reference. I visited Nigeria to support the launch of CSW Nigeria in 2008. I have raised the plight of persecuted Christians across the world and abuse of human rights.
- Council of Reference for Keep Time for Children & co-author of joint report against Sunday Trading law change
I have worked with KTFC for a number of years to promote the need for a proper work/life balance. I passionately believe we pursue the wrong things to make us happy when relationship is really the answer.
- Council of Reference for Oasis Trust
I have supported Oasis the charity and its work for a number of years and act as a council of reference for them.
- Author of "Engage or Esacpe" a pamphlet produced by Headway - the Evangelical body within the Methodist Church - on the need for Christains to engage with politics
- Member of Faith & Nation Commission of the EA 2003-2006
- Regular Contibutor to Premier Radio PMQs programme
- Working with Jim Wallis & Sojournersin the UK
I have worked with Jim Wallis & Sojourners in their work in the UK meeting with Jim and Gordon Brown and hosting round table discussions with CSM...as well as helping launch Jims' book God's Politics
- A Rocha
A Rocha is a christian environmental movement working in 18 countries across 6 continents. In the UK A Rocha helps individuals, groups, churches and communities think about their use of God's creation, and helps them develop practical ways to care for people and the planet both locally and globally.
- Living Lightly - Christian daily living and action
I firmly believe God calls us to action in our daily lives to serve the poor and look after our planet. A Rocha are a project I support and I am delighted they have launched a site called living lightly - a resource to help us all think about our impact on the planet!
- CARE
I have offered a placement for the CARE Intern programme for a number of years. Whilst I may not agree with may of the policy approaches of the organisation it is vital to have young Christians working in Parliament.
- 24-7 Prayer
Website of 24-7 Prayer
• I am a member of 'G6' - a cross party group of 6 Christian MPs who meet to pray and share fellowship every week in Parliament.
• We established a 'New Vision for Britain' - a cross party look at how Christians can contribute positively to the public debate and produced a pamphlet outlining our conclusions.
Response to some 'Faith Issues'
- Abolishing Slavery
information on the events to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade 200 years ago and campaigns to end modern-day slavery
- Sexual Orientation Regulations
Debunking the Myths:
information about the government's position and mine on the Sexual Orientation Regulations coming into place in April.includes recent updates
- Christian Unions
information on the ongoing debate over the rights of Christian Unions in relation to University Student Unions
- My views on the death penalty
- Faith @ Work Newsletter - May 2007 (PDF, 980 Kb)
- If the Media Tell Lies what can we do about it?