26 in 26: 200 churches register for social justice idea
Justice is integral to our faith. Church Action on Poverty and Christian Aid have teamed up to produce a new poster that your whole church can use throughout 2026.
The poster contains 26 ideas that you and your church could try in 2026.
Some are very easy, some will take a bit more planning, but all are worthwhile.
We’ve sent this to all churches on our existing mailing lists and we’ve also now received 200 new sign-ups for posters. If you too would like a copy then you can download or order it above.
Let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like an ever flowing stream.
Amos 5:24
How to use the poster
- If you’re printing your own copy, please print in colour in A3 size. If you’ve ordered a posted copy, it will be on its way.
- Display it where lots of people will see it – perhaps in your church hall, or near the entrance, or wherever you share teas and coffees!
- Encourage church members and staff to look through the ideas and take responsibility for making some of them happen.
- Mark them off as you go
- Let us know how you get on! You can email us, or use the hashtag #church26in26.
A call to action
One of the first churches to sign up was Parson Cross Methodist Church at Mt Tabor in Sheffield.
Pioneer minister Nick Waterfield said:
"We need to become a Just Church through our actions, and not just talk about it. As Nelson Mandela famously said:
'Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognise that the world is hungry for action, not words'."
Nick Waterfield
Pioneer minister, Sheffield
How is the cburch addressing the increase in mental illness in our soceity? Under 35 year olds have had a significant increase in suicides, particularly among men in our soceity.
What is the church doing to address the deficit in support, help, resources locally in each church community?
What is the church doing to equip young people under 21 with the skills, knowledge, resources and who to turn to if they feel mentally unwell? There is a significant rise in self injury eg cutting smong the under 21 year old young people in our soceity
Kind regards
Bridget McClure
Retired RGN, RNLD, Volunteer Youth Worker
Current Volunteer work
Advocate for mental and physical health matters (helping local people navigate the Health and Social Care System)
Steward Volunteer St Marys RC Church Vivien Road Harborne