The two leaders will address an invited audience and answer specific questions from those in attendance, as well as addressing the question, “Is faith important for building trust in 21st Century Britain?”

“This is the first time that political leaders in this country will address the Church directly via live webcast. In the run-up to the next General Election, the Faithworks Lectures provide leading politicians with a unique opportunity to talk with people of faith over the crucial issue of how we build trust within society. It is also an excellent opportunity for the Church to tell politicians that our faith works – that Christ brings purpose to our lives and motivates us to become trustworthy members of our communities.”
Rev Steve Chalke MBE, Founder of Faithworks

The Faithworks Lectures will be webcast live from www.faithworks.info, with the webcasts available for viewing up to six months after the event. Churches, small groups and individual Christians are being encouraged to meet together for ‘political parties’ to view the lectures from their nearest broadband-connected computer.

In addition, there will be web-based discussion notes available for small groups along with an opportunity for viewers to text their questions to the speakers on the night. All viewers should visit www.faithworks.info/lectures before the night of the lecture to ensure that their computer can access the webcasts.

The Faithworks Lectures will take place on the following dates:

Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP, will deliver his Faithworks Lecture on Thursday 3rd February.

Leader of the Conservative Party, Rt Hon Michael Howard QC MP, will deliver his Faithworks Lecture on Wednesday 23rd February.

A senior figure from within the Labour Party will also be delivering a Faithworks Lecture, with the date yet to be confirmed.

The Faithworks Lectures are part of the Faithworks Building Trust campaign, which aims to encourage churches, Christians and Christian organisations to model trustworthy behaviour in their local community. The campaign, launched in September 2004, features a nationwide tour of local churches along with a book by Faithworks Founder Steve Chalke, entitled Trust: A Radical Manifesto.

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