What happens locally really matters … and local news matters massively.
I believe, as a Christian minister, that churches and congregations have a calling and duty to encourage community-based journalism and professional coverage of our localities.
In the UK, a recent report by MPs highlighted the major challenges facing local media. But it’s a problem for many communities in the UK, US, Australia and other places around the world.
What happens on our doorsteps and in our streets and communities can affect us more than most events taking place nationally or across the world.
Churches and other faith groups know this. Many of an area’s churches have been rooted in their parishes or local areas for decades – or even centuries. Many are among the most active voluntary groups in their locality.
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