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An Easter Message

Slavery and the Hope of Redemption

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This Easter, Joel Edwards reflects on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807, the contributions of William Wilberforce, ex-slave Olaudah Equiano and other courageous men and women of vision, the world over. He also talks of the powerful prospect of Hope and the need to act against modern day slavery, affecting millions of people.

He relates a Christian story of hope and redemption. Hope transforms anger.
It’s the hope that powered Wilberforce and made Equiano give himself to the cause of freedom. The horrors of the past can empower us do something positive in the present.

This is at the heart of what Easter is all about.

He says nothing exemplifies death and resurrection as clearly as our slavery to sin and our freedom from it.

Joel reminds us that God redeemed us through the sacrifice of his only Son, whose resurrection brought us life.

Joel invites us to remember, reflect and respond.


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Useful resources / websites:

  • Set All Free (opens in a new window)
    Established by Churches Together in England to commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 2007 in ways which challenge modern society to engage with Christian values.
  • Stop the Traffik (opens in a new window)
    A global coalition of organisations working together to fight against people trafficking; by raising awareness on a subject that is little known or understood Stop the Traffik will call for change and freedom.
  • Resources on... The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
    A list of resources for churches on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, including Bible study materials, worship resources, children's teaching materials, multimedia and useful websites. Compiled by the Alliance's Information and Resources Centre.
  • Miles to go
    While the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act is definitely worth celebrating, we’re not there yet.
    An Article by Rich Cline in the March/April edition of idea magazine
  • Slavery, Abolition & Evangelicals Booklet PDF format (opens in a new window)
    Commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807
    by Dr. R. David Muir, Evangelical Alliance, Public Policy Director.
  • Faith and Nation Report PDF format (opens in a new window)
    ‘Faith and Nation’ gives 100 recommendations on areas as diverse as religious liberty, the environment, and constitutional matters.
  • Statistics on... Easter 2007
    A selection of facts on chocolate consumption and spending at Easter, plus some polls and surveys which reveal the knowledge - and ignorance - of the Easter story among Britain's adults and children.
  • Quotes on... Easter 2007
    Quotes that remind us what is at the heart of the Easter story - and that this story does still resonate in the hearts of many who will not be 'watching and praying' in churches over the Easter period.
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