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Politics

Bible Society’s work in Parliament is about finding ways to show the value of – and need for – the Bible’s wisdom in politics.

Based in the Palace of Westminster, we help politicians develop and sustain a biblical worldview in their work. We help them find a language to express their faith in political debate.

We do this remembering that that faith and politics are firmly linked. Each session of the House of Commons starts with prayer, bishops sit in the House of Lords and a verse from Psalm 127 is even inscribed on the floor of Central Lobby.

We bring a global dimension to our work in politics by linking with national leaders in Africa to put the Bible at the heart of their thinking and decision-making.

Our work includes:

Running SUSA, a website that helps Christians engage in politics and government. Named after a biblical city from which we get a Prime Minister, civil servant, lobbyist and activist, it aims to encourage the Church in the UK to see political engagement as biblical, missional and possible. The website goes live on 3 February 2010.
Organising an annual forum for political leaders in Africa, bringing leaders together to seek the Bible's insights on issues like poverty and good governance. We also help organise the African Union Prayer Breakfast, which gathers together heads of state, dipomatic staff and church leaders from across the continent to pray and read the Bible.
Running the official all-party Parliamentary group for Christians in Parliament, to support the Christian community in Westminster.
Bringing MPs, Peers and staff together for monthly worship.
Running a weekly programme of Bible studies for politicians.
Taking MPs to see the work of Bible Societies overseas, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.
Coordinating the National Prayer Breakfast, an annual prayer summit held in the Houses of Parliament.
Encouraging Christians to engage in politics and see it as part of their faith.

Politicians speak for the Bible

‘The Bible should be in the culture but not of the culture. It should get into society.
‘Bible Society is key in helping Christians re-learn how to be imaginative in communicating our faith.’ – Andy Reed MP

‘It’s refreshing and inspiring to stop in the middle of the day in Parliament to learn from God’s Word. Whatever the demands of your working life, I would urge you to do likewise.’ – Andrew Selous MP, Chairman of Christians in Parliament

Since 2006, Bible Society has been running weekly Bible studies in Westminster through Christians in Parliament. MPs, Peers and staff gather to pray and talk about Scripture.

A range of speakers come in to help the group relate the Bible to politics and government.

If God’s will is not being done in politics, we need to ask ‘who’s will is?’
Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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