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Press Releases

8 May 2008
house of commons		 Alliance welcomes preservation of freedom of speech
The Government has kept a clause preserving freedom of speech in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.
2 May 2008
asylum justice		 Christians unite to pray for Parliament and Government
Christians from across the nation will join together to pray in and around Westminster, as part of the Week of Prayer for Parliament and Government 6-11 May 2008.
1 May 2008
Slipstream thumbnail		 Where is the next generation of church leaders?
Evangelical Alliance launches Slipstream: Leaders-in-Formation
24 Apr 2008
Mayoral Hustings		 London Mayoral Candidates recognise Christian contribution
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to scale up engagement with politics
15 Apr 2008
Joel celebrating 20 years with the Alliance and ACEA		 Evangelical Alliance Director calls on Christians to transform society
Evangelicals should be recognised as good news people, says Joel Edwards
14 Apr 2008
Mayoral Hustings		 Do they do God? London mayoral candidates to be grilled by Christians at hustings event
Christians will be asking mayoral candidates questions in a central London hustings
4 Apr 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 "Martin Luther King Jr's dream was premised on faith
Rev Joel Edwards challenges secularism at memorial service for civil rights activist
1 Apr 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Restrictive recommendations could fracture community relations, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
Overly restrictive recommendations made by the Bill of Rights Forum could damage community relations instead of allowing rights and freedoms to flourish.
27 Mar 2008
asylum justice		 Sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers evident to churches, says Evangelical Alliance
UK churches can vouch for the sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers described in the Independent Asylum Commission’s interim report.
26 Mar 2008
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Christian campaigns legitimise Government efforts to end world poverty, says minister
Christian groups’ global campaigns against poverty have been praised by International Development Minister Douglas Alexander.
25 Mar 2008
embryo		 Evangelical Alliance thanks Prime Minister for free vote on Human tissue and Embryology Bill
Prime Minister has called MPs to use their vote wisely.
20 Mar 2008
crosses		 Joel Edwards calls for Christian unity in response to Jesus' sacrifice
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross should prompt Christians to put aside petty grudges and make a real show of unity this Easter, Joel Edwards has urged in his final Easter message as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
20 Mar 2008
Theos		 Theos Press Release
Over half of Britons believe Jesus rose from the dead.
12 Mar 2008
Gweini		 Archbishop welcomes landmark report
Faith communities contributing over £2 billion to Britain
11 Mar 2008
Gweini		 Faith communities contribute over £100 million to Welsh economy
Wales' First Minister welcomes “groundbreaking” research into the contribution of faith groups 
6 Mar 2008
Joel celebrating 20 years with the Alliance and ACEA		 Evangelical Alliance leader to leave after eleven years as General Director
The Reverend Joel Edwards, will be leaving his post as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK after more than a decade of valued service
27 Feb 2008
EANI		 Human Rights Bill not a sticking plaster to heal past wounds
That is the message from the Evangelical Alliance in its formal submission to the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum.
27 Feb 2008
Equality & Human Rights Commission		 Church leader calls for a 'ceasefire' following Sharia controversy
Joel Edwards argued for a ‘ceasefire’ in the recent hostilities between people of faith and secularists over religious belief and the rule of law. 
27 Feb 2008
Gambling thumbnail		 Christians celebrate victory for local communities as super casino plans are scrapped
A ‘victory for local communities’ was heralded today by the Evangelical Alliance, as Andy Burnham MP, Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport, announced to Parliament that plans for super casinos will not go ahead.
21 Feb 2008
asylum justice		 Evangelical Alliance responds to UN report
"Immigration minister should meet with the Church"
21 Feb 2008
United Nations		 UN report asks 'hard questions' about sectarianism and religion
A UN report on religion and belief in Northern Ireland asks hard questions about religion and sectarianism, the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has said.
14 Feb 2008
Rowan Williams Thumbnail		 Sharia law- Christians invited to help set the agenda
The Evangelical Alliance is inviting Christians to use its website to help set the agenda for discussions on faith and the law following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s controversial lecture last week.
23 Jan 2008
(Image not found.)		 Christian leaders call for more Black male teachers
“Black teachers play crucial role for young Black men” say BCLF
10 Jan 2008
Evangelical Alliance		 Wider debate sought on abolition of law of blasphemy
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed plans for a Government consultation on proposals to abolish the law relating to blasphemy.
17 Dec 2007
nativity scene		 Resist aggression towards those who belittle our faith
Rev Joel Edwards presents his Christmas message 2007
10 Dec 2007
Iona Institute, Evangelical Alliance Ireland, Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland		 First ever religious knowledge poll conducted in Northern Ireland
Poll upsets stereotype that NI is more religious than the South. Low levels of religious knowledge in both communities. However, levels of knowledge among NI Protestants/Evangelicals markedly lower than among NI Catholics.
5 Dec 2007
Faith and Nation Press Release Image		 "Marginalising Christianity would be a tragedy for society"
Evangelical Alliance responds to "Christianophobia" debate
16 Nov 2007
Charity Commission		 Churches and Charity Commission announce completion of model governing documents
Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms
12 Nov 2007
Rob Frost		 An 'outstanding pioneer' of Christian faith
Evangelical Alliance pays tribute to Rob Frost of Share Jesus International
5 Nov 2007
Equality & Human Rights Commission		 Joel Edwards announced Commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1 Nov 2007
Alliance Notice Board		 New Christian information web page goes live
Evangelical Alliance launches online Alliance Notice Board
31 Oct 2007
Alive and Kicking		 Abortion report should be discredited , says Evangelical Alliance
A biased committee report has sacrificed the rights of the unborn child to further a pro-abortion agenda, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
26 Oct 2007
Gordon Brown		 Prime Minister to work with Christian leaders to address community issues
Gordon Brown agreed to work with the Black Christian Leaders Forum during a meeting in Downing Street on Thursday 25 October.
15 Oct 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 "Unethical committee sets a dangerous precedent"
Evangelical Alliance responds to Abortion Act review
10 Oct 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
10 Oct 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
19 Sep 2007
Gambling thumbnail		 Government on trial over Gambling Act
Gambling prevalence survey announces quarter of a million problem gamblers
11 Sep 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Respond with Respect
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians following review of Sexual Orientation Regulations
6 Sep 2007
CARE		 Animal Human Hybrids: Sidelining Parliament and People
Press release from CARE
5 Sep 2007
Krish Kandiah		 New Churches in Mission Director at the Evangelical Alliance
Dr Krish Kandiah joins the team
17 Jul 2007
Petition presented to Downing Street coincides with publication of the new report		 Interviewer's ignorance puts Christian asylum seekers' lives in danger
“How do you cook a turkey for Christmas?” asked as evidence of religious conversion
11 Jul 2007
Gambling thumbnail		 Gambling review a winner, says Evangelical Alliance
A super-casino would stack the odds against regeneration and any review of this is to be welcomed, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
26 Jun 2007
Gordon Brown		 Evangelical Alliance urges Gordon Brown to be a values champion
The new Prime Minister is called to stand up for justice, family and freedom of conscience during his premiership.
18 May 2007
FNT for Press Release		 New web tools bring Theology into everyday life
Evangelical Alliance launches Friday Night Theology and Conversations in Public Theology
11 May 2007
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Church Leaders and Irish League Players Blow the Whistle on Global Poverty
An 'unfair' football match will kick off at George Best's former primary school to 'blow the whistle' on global poverty at 11am on Thursday 17 May.
2 May 2007
Faith and Nation Press Release Image		 Local Evangelical Fellowships help Christians engage
Events are taking place in Manchester and Bristol to encourage Christians to engage with their community
11 Apr 2007
ACEA (African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance)		 Prime Minister 'fails to recognise' schemes to tackle gang culture
The Prime Minister's comments about Black communities did not recognise the work Black Churches are doing to tackle criminal gangs
3 Apr 2007
Three Crosses		 Hope and redemption are more powerful than reparations
Easter message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance
29 Mar 2007
Gambling thumbnail		 House of Lords vote on casinos is a boost for local communities
The House of Lords has rejected Government proposals on gambling
27 Mar 2007
World Slavery - 100pixels wide		 Africans and Caribbeans 'alienated' by Westminster Abbey service, say Church leaders
Abolition commemoration was a ‘missed opportunity’ for reconciliation
23 Mar 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 The legacy of the slave trade should be a modern justice call
Slave trade legacy should inspire today’s Christians to demand justice for the poor and oppressed
22 Mar 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Christians should continue to deliver public services until the law stops them
Evangelical Alliance response to new equality laws 
20 Mar 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance calls Christians to pray over SORs debate
Christians should join in prayer as the House of Lords makes a decision on the Sexual Orientation Regulations
15 Mar 2007
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Charity leader tells Government to spend money on poverty, not arms
Challenge comes as ‘Blow the Whistle’ anti-poverty campaign launched
15 Mar 2007
Micah Challenge UK		 Christians unite to 'Blow the Whistle' on global poverty
Archbishop John Sentamu backs challenge to UK Government
15 Mar 2007
Welsh Dragon		 Wales' first faith audit announced
First Minister welcomes "groundbreaking" research into faith communities' contribution
14 Mar 2007
Gambling		 Gambling rules show Government double standards, says Evangelical Alliance
The relaxed rules will allow the first TV and radio commercials for gambling facilities.
8 Mar 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Response to the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
Christianity is not a private faith
7 Mar 2007
Charity Commission		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes debate on public benefit
Churches and religious charities have nothing to fear following the publication of new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show it is for the public benefit
6 Mar 2007
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Christian leaders call for long-term solution to gun crime
Christian leaders are calling on politicians to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the problems of gun crime.
2 Mar 2007
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Hierarchy of rights pushes religion to the bottom
Christian Magistrate loses claim before employment tribunal
23 Feb 2007
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Community will continue battle against violence
2,000-strong prayer walk is not the end
21 Feb 2007
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Gun Crime - London Church leaders call torch-lit walk of peace
Hundreds of Christians unite in a prayer walk through London.
15 Feb 2007
 Christians call on all communities to work together to tackle gun crime
Church leaders express their sorrow following the shootings in south London over the past two weeks.
30 Jan 2007
Gambling		 Evangelical Alliance condemns increase in casinos
Manchester super-casino 'poor choice for the poor'.
26 Jan 2007
ACEA logo		 Evangelical Alliance response to Newsnight “witchcraft” report
The Evangelical Alliance unreservedly condemns all forms of child abuse, and considers any accusation of witchcraft levelled at a child to be abusive, immoral and unbiblical.
25 Jan 2007
Communities and Local Government Secretary - Ruth Kelly		 Evangelical Alliance says politicians should not be criticised for their faith
Comments as pressure mounts on Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly over Catholic adoption agencies and SORs.
10 Jan 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 House of Lords' decision on Sexual Orientation Regulations
Evangelical Alliance response to the decision taken on 09 January
8 Jan 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance speaks out on Sexual Orientation Regulations
SORs could threaten civil and religious liberties
8 Jan 2007
Exeter Christian Union		 Evangelical Alliance backs Exeter University Christian Union
Alliance supports freedom of speech, belief and association
3 Jan 2007
Justin Thacker		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes new Head of Theology
Dr Justin Thacker joins the team
20 Dec 2006
Advent Prayer Small Advert		 Israel - peace at a price
Christmas message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK
13 Dec 2006
CARE		 Evangelical Alliance and Care welcome Conservative leader's comments on family
We welcome Cameron's comments in response to the 'Breakdown Britain' report
27 Nov 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Alliance welcomes Prime Minister's statement on slavery
A wish to use this opportunity to remember the past, but also to learn lessons for the future
24 Nov 2006
(c) British Airways		 British Airways uniform policy call
Evangelical Alliance joins calls on British Airways to re-think uniform policy 
23 Nov 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Protection against harassment for Christians
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland seeks protection against harassment for Christians.
23 Nov 2006
Advent Prayer 2006		 Advent Prayer Guide
Advent Prayer Guide addresses slavery, past and present
16 Nov 2006
Champions of Respect Awards		 Champions of Respect
National awards honour young people who make a difference
14 Nov 2006
Champions of Respect Awards		 Respect!!
National awards show positive side of young people
10 Nov 2006
Telegraph logo		 Evangelical Alliance responds to Sunday Telegraph's poor journalism
Response article to Jonathan Wynne-Jones' 'Christians ask if force is needed to protect their religious values'
23 Oct 2006
Faith and Nation report		 Evangelical Alliance challenges Islam to engage in debate without intimidation
Launch of major 'Faith and Nation' report
22 Oct 2006
Faith and Nation Report		 Evangelical Alliance launches major 'Faith and Nation' report
Call on Prince Charles to become 'Defender of the Faith'
19 Oct 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Tribute to former Evangelical Alliance General Secretary
Rev Gilbert Kirby (1914-2006)
6 Oct 2006
 CARE and the Evangelical Alliance welcomes Cameron's commitment to marriage and the family
David Cameron supports marriage and family in his recent speech
29 Sep 2006
 Decision to drop court case against Stephen Green welcomed
Evangelical Alliance affirms that freedom of speech is a historic right
8 Sep 2006
CEHR Logo		 Trevor Phillips is announced as head of Commission for Equality and Human Rights
Evangelical Alliance welcomes his appointment
6 Sep 2006
essential thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance aims to connect young people with theology
Bishop of Maidstone warns young people are ignorant of Christian beliefs
17 Aug 2006
 Evangelical Alliance launches online resource for personnel managers
Web pages give advice to those with HR/personnel responsibilities
14 Aug 2006
Indonesia Map		 Three Indonesian Christians sentenced to death
Open Doors and the Evangelical Alliance calls for a complete review of the case
1 Aug 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes High Court decision on 'Gay Marriage'
Decision upholds family values vital to a stable society
18 Jul 2006
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance challenges Government 'double standards' on Casino advertising
No such thing as ‘socially responsible’ advertising of gambling
10 Jul 2006
Champions of Respect logo		 Evangelical Alliance launches second annual Champions of Respect awards for young people
General Director of Evangelical Alliance calls for fresh approach to build respect
30 Jun 2006
CGST logo		 General Director of Evangelical Alliance UK receives Honorary Doctorate
Rev Joel Edwards receives the award in Jamaica
29 Jun 2006
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Perth Minister takes up role as Head of Scottish Evangelical Alliance
Rev Dr Fred Drummond begins on 01 July
7 Jun 2006
Global Day of Prayer (Thumbnail)		 Global Day of Prayer Event
Londoners gather to celebrate Pentecost
24 May 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Evangelical Alliance alarm at Kirk's decision on same-sex blessings
The Scottish Evangelical Alliance has today expressed dismay at the news of the decision from the Church of Scotland's general assembly
24 May 2006
Gambling thumbnail		 Churches encouraged to play key role as Councils consider licensing new casinos
Around 40 local authorities have heard today whether they have reached the next stage of the bid for Casino licenses.
12 May 2006
Care not Killing Logo (Thumbnail)		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes Lords decision to reject Joffe Bill
The Evangelical Alliance welcomed the decision of the House of Lords today to reject Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying Bill.
11 May 2006
Charity Commission		 ‘Churches and Charity Commission announce proposals to make Church leaders more accountable’
Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms.
5 May 2006
Global Day of Prayer (Thumbnail)		 Global day of prayer celebration announced
Exciting London prayer event joins Londoners with millions of Christians across the Globe
27 Apr 2006
Churches Media Council Logo Thumbnail		 Joel Edwards appointed Chair of Churches Media Council
General Director of the Evangelical Alliance is to formally take over as Chair of the Churches Media Council in June.
27 Apr 2006
Redeeming our Communities (Thumbnail)		 'Redeeming our Communities'
Churches, police and politicians in national campaign.
27 Apr 2006
Belarus map (thumbnail)		 Christians urged to press for end to human rights abuses in Belarus
Urging Christians to pray and act on this key religious liberty issue
24 Apr 2006
Care not Killing Logo (Thumbnail)		 Evangelical Alliance calls for more palliative care for the terminally ill
Christians urged to sign on-line petition to stop ‘euthanasia by back door’
11 Apr 2006
 Wales most God-fearing region in the UK
National survey highlights how Welsh still honour the Bible and fear hell-fire and brimstone
11 Apr 2006
 7 in 10 say Christian values are good for society
National survey challenges perception that Christianity is in decline
11 Apr 2006
 Oh Happy Day!
Poll reveals Christians are happiest people in the country
5 Apr 2006
 New General Secretary for Scotland is announced
New leader of Evangelical Alliance Scotland
29 Mar 2006
 New resource helps churches negotiate Gender Recognition Act
Key advice in a new booklet produced by the Evangelical Alliance and Parakaleo Ministry
27 Mar 2006
Essential logo		 Theology for a new generation
A new theology initiative is announced 
16 Mar 2006
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes initial attempts to tackle problem gambling
Welcoming new proposals recently published by the Gambling Commission
14 Mar 2006
 Proposed Anti-Discrimination Regulations Pose Challenge for Government and Religious Groups 
A cautious welcome to the announcement on Monday by the Women and Equality Unit of the DTI consultation ‘Getting Equal: Proposals to Outlaw Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Provision of Goods and Services'
27 Feb 2006
 Personnel survey highlights Christian leaders need for more training
Two out of three Christian leaders are failing to truly inspire their employees according to a recent HR investigation carried out by the Evangelical Alliance.
15 Feb 2006
 Joel Edwards challenges Government on Respect Agenda
'Respect is a state of mind and the responsibility of the State' 
10 Feb 2006
 "Repentance is a good first step" says Joel Edwards
Comment in response to Church of England slavery apology
7 Feb 2006
 Respect is what you say about me – third of four lectures
Rev. Joel Edwards setting out Respect Agenda
1 Feb 2006
 Victory for free speech
Shock defeat for the Government’s Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.
27 Jan 2006
 The Evangelical Alliance and Premier Christian Radio ask the nation ‘What’s God doing?’
Ground-breaking survey aims to discover how God is at work in the UK
27 Jan 2006
 Re-designed Evangelical Alliance Website
Aims to be essential port of call for enquirers on evangelical issues in the UK
25 Jan 2006
 Evangelical Alliance warns return to previous Racial and Religious Hatred Bill proposals poses major threat
We urge you to contact your MP
23 Jan 2006
 Evangelicals unite to alert Christians to the threats posed by political and legal agendas
Details of THE AGENDA national tour
13 Jan 2006
 “Dawkins’ programme viciously biased against faith communities ” says Evangelical Alliance
Reaction to the two-part programme
11 Jan 2006
 “You’re more than the bling in your ring”, says Joel Edwards
The General Director raps society’s addiction to materialism as part of the next phase of his respect campaign
10 Jan 2006
 Evangelical Alliance questions Government ‘respect’ plans
There is a danger that the respect agenda will turn into a political gimmick
9 Jan 2006
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelicals concerned by new gambling chief's 'liberal' attitude to gaming
Mr Peter Dean suggested the Gambling Commission will be a laissez faire regulator.
21 Dec 2005
 Christmas - fact or fiction? 
10 key points for those who doubt the Christmas story
15 Dec 2005
 Government minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief
Government minister, Gareth Thomas MP, praised evangelical Christians in December for their commitment to keeping debt relief and aid to developing countries at the top of the Government’s agenda.
15 Dec 2005
 Government Minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief
Gareth Thomas MP spoke at a meeting on 13 December.
12 Dec 2005
 Taking to the airwaves on Premier Christian Radio
Evangelical Alliance now a weekly contributor to Premier Radio
30 Nov 2005
 Evangelical Alliance welcomes guilty verdict in Anthony Walker murder trial
The Evangelical Alliance lent their support to the Walker family today as the jury at Preston Crown Court, sitting in Liverpool, delivered a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Anthony Walker.
28 Nov 2005
 Government Minister calls on evangelicals to help tackle issues of international justice and disaster relief
Gareth Thomas MP to meet with evangelicals on 13 December
11 Nov 2005
 Evangelical Alliance highlights concerns over Equality Bill
The Government seems likely to insist on its reinstatement in the Commons
11 Nov 2005
 Evangelical Alliance hails success of fifth Temple Address
The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks about respect.
11 Nov 2005
 Champions of Respect
Winners of the Champions of Respect Awards and the Anthony Walker Memorial Prize
26 Oct 2005
 A welcome of 'Peers’ vote for free speech safeguards in Government’s hatred Bill
Racial and religious hatred legislation

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