On Sunday 16th February, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, is presenting an address entitled ‘Waiting for a Miracle?’ at 2pm, which will be followed by an Evensong at 4pm at which he is also preaching.

Ahead of his contemporary look at politics, wisdom and faith, we asked him a few quick questions to find out more.

You are presenting an address in February called ‘Waiting For A Miracle?’. What will the address focus on?
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">The nature of contemporary politics in the light of faith and a need for wisdom. How are we to understand what is happening today and how might we engage in shaping political life and discourse.</span>

What do you hope people will take away from your address?
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Better understanding of how democratic political life might work and how we might better engage in it.</span>

2019 was a divisive year politically; do you think 2020 will be similar?
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Yes, but for different reasons. Reality will displace the rhetoric of Brexit, Trumpian politics will continue to disrupt, and the consequences of global tensions and realignments will begin to be seen.</span>

What role do you think the Church of England and faith will play in terms of politics?
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">We operate at every level: individuals in parishes in dioceses in the country. The C of E will continue to urge engagement in local decision-making, changing and improving the political discourse, and raising questions at parliamentary and governmental level from a unique and unpartisan perspective.</span>

Please join us on Sunday 16th February at 2pm for the address, and then at 4pm for the Evensong. All are welcome.