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Most churches have a desire to serve their local community.
There is a real commitment to community service around Scotland from the nation’s churches. We are all called to be Good News through word and deed in our own communities, and there are many ways of achieving that.
Have you ever considered that becoming a local councillor is one opportunity of making a vital contribution in your community, impacting key local decisions with Christian values and helping to set the priorities for your local area?
Perhaps you have thought about it, but didn’t know how to get started. Perhaps just by reading this article you’ve realised that this is what you’d really like to do.
Election2012 aims to ease the way for Christians to stand as councillors in the next local elections in 2012 – and, yes, you really need to start planning now! For example, you should join the party of your choice as soon as possible.
With support, information, encouragement, advice, and training days, Election2012 is a unique resource for anyone feeling God’s prompting into local politics.
Councils need to reflect the make-up of their community and so everyone – male or female, retired or working, full-bodied or disabled, young or old – should give this consideration.
Do explore these web pages. Get an insight into the experiences of councillors currently in post. Find out what councils actually do. Read a bit more about our Christian responsibilities. Ask us questions. Come to a training day.
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