Evangelical Alliance Press Release

Evangelical Alliance welcomes Government recognition of faith groups in transforming communities

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:56 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Communities Secretary John Denham’s recognition of the excellent work done by faith groups, at the Faith and Social Action conference today.

Easter comes a(LIVE) as hundreds share their lent reflections on the web

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:29:38 +0000

From history’s defining moment to a chocolate-scoffing bonanza, hundreds of musings on the meaning of Easter have been posted on Facebook and Twitter in an interactive Lent reflection.

Noson Gymreig in Ystrad Mynach

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:11:56 +0000

A sparking new event for Welsh speakers and learners in Ystrad Mynach.

New Directory of Expertise Published

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:54:20 +0000

A register of specialists able to give media comment from a Christian perspective.

Churches must be free from fear of lawsuits over civil partnerships, says Evangelical Alliance

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:19:03 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance is calling on the Government to guarantee that churches will genuinely be free to choose whether or not to hold civil partnerships without risk of future anti-discrimination lawsuits.

Does Faith Have a Future in Education

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:33:35 +0000

A debate about faith and education on 3 March at the National Assembly for Wales.

South Wales Churches Protest Over Asylum Allegations

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:49:56 +0000

South Wales Refugee Council speak out after allegation made against BA.

The Church of Fast Bowling

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:50:14 +0000

Towy Community Church announces plans for ambitious new sports centre.

Synod expresses its confidence in the Bible

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:10:36 +0000

The Church of England gets behind the Bible for 2011

Hope springs again to bring mission to Britain

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:33:32 +0000

HOPE will be springing again in villages, towns and cities across the UK after leaders of major Christian denominations and organisations came together in a commitment to mission.

Easter tweeters to tell a snappy story for Lent

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:18:18 +0000

What does Easter mean to you? Tweeters and Facebook members are being invited to share their feelings about Easter by answering this question on a new Lent twitter feed.

Young Christians will buck the trend and vote, says Evangelical Alliance

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:11:50 +0000

Alliance releases survey results on voting intentions at launch of new election website

MRDF and Evangelical Alliance collaborate on Lent videos

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:26:13 +0000

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Evangelical Alliance have collaborated to produce a series of inspirational video reflections for Lent.

Young people in Northern Ireland still in love with marriage

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:39:09 +0000

Despite rising divorce rates it seems that marriage is still an overwhelming aspiration for young people in Northern Ireland.

The Bible: Tedious and taboo or transforming and true?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:56:07 +0000

National campaign to encourage confidence in the Scriptures launches with UK tour

Evangelical Alliance welcome common sense amendment to Equality Bill

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:32:32 +0000

Christian organisations can continue to employ people to represent them who are committed their ethos

Evangelical Alliance Wales launches new initiative with its own Question Time event

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:51:49 +0000

Evangelical Alliance Wales has announced an ambitious plan to launch the ‘Cymru Institute for Contemporary Christianity’ (CICC) as a major feature of its twentieth anniversary celebrations in 2010.

UK Pakistani Christians march to bring justice for Christians attacked in Pakistan

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:20:46 +0000

A London march is organised this Saturday by the British Pakistani Christian Association

Churches respond to challenge of domestic abuse

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:26:59 +0000

Evangelical Alliance finds churches play an important role in tackling domestic abuse in their communities.

Black Christian leaders condemn child abuse

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:36:14 +0000

In response to Dispatches: Return to Africa's witch children

Evangelicals agree children shouldn't be labelled

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:38:30 +0000

Evangelical Alliance responds to Humanist Billboard campaign

Coroners and Justice Bill

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:13:20 +0000

Outcome a great result for freedom of speech, says Evangelical Alliance

African and Caribbean leaders call churches to community action at Black History Month conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:40:37 +0000

Unite and engage – this was the rallying call to the church at a conference on Friday (Oct 30) to celebrate Black History Month.

The Black Church from Windrush to Obama: changing church, changing society

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:28 +0000

Key Black Majority Church leaders are to meet this week in London to celebrate the achievements and of one the most vibrant and fastest-growing areas of the UK church.

The British National Party does not speak for British Christians, says Evangelical Alliance

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:17 +0000

The British National Party are not the defenders of genuine Christianity, the Evangelical Alliance has said ahead of Nick Griffin’s appearance on BBC Question Time.

The wave soaks London's streets in prayer

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:27:39 +0000

Tearfund Press Release: National church leaders took to the streets this week (14 October), to prayer-walk the route of December’s The Wave march for climate justice.

UK churches called to play an essential part in fighting global poverty

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:46:30 +0000

As churches across the country prepare to mark Micah Sunday, a new resource has been released to help churches fight global poverty.

Evangelicals challenged to mentor the consumer generation

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:16:25 +0000

20 – 30s need support to negotiate consumerist attitudes to church and life, Evangelical Alliance council hears

The Church Has left the Building!

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:20:31 +0000

The Church Has left the Building

Churches encouraged to try liberating approach to mission

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:34:30 +0000

Evangelical Alliance resource Square Mile can inspire holistic mission for the new term

Churches encouraged to try liberating approach to mission

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:49:56 +0000

Evangelical Alliance resource Square Mile can inspire holistic mission for the new term

Teens contribute £300 million a year to society

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:43:09 +0000

Faith is a significant motivation for voluntary work, says Evangelical Alliance report

Prayers held in Welsh refugee dispersal centres

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:35:21 +0000

Marking refugee week, Christians held prayer events in Wales's four asylum seeker dispersal centres.

Church must contribute to restoring the UK, Christians challenge Prime Minister

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:18 +0000

The Church must be involved in restoring our country’s values – that was the message from the Evangelical Alliance to Gordon Brown in a letter and prayer handed to Downing Street this morning (May 30).

Christians unite to pave the way for hope in Sri Lanka

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:55:33 +0000

Sinhalese and Tamil Christians have united with the Evangelical Alliance to call on UK Christians to pray for Sri Lanka and donate to agencies working on the ground.

Churches must not dodge money discussions

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:52:21 +0000

Evangelical Alliance hosts Money; Let’s Talk seminar to urge and equip Christians to address financial issues head on

Prayer pack encourages focus on Parliament & Government

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:01:13 +0000

At a crucial time when Members of Parliament need our prayer support, a simple, straight-forward prayer resource pack can help Christians pray effectively for those in power.

Pray for new BBC Head of Religion, Evangelical Alliance asks its members

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:58:31 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance is calling on its members to pray for wisdom for the BBC’s new Head of Religion and Ethics as he takes on this important broadcasting role.

Churches should prepare to set up "flu friends" networks in case of pandemic

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:01:13 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance is calling on churches to prepare to set up networks of ‘flu friends’ to care for the sick in case of a swine flu pandemic, following Government guidance for faith communities.

Christians must be at forefront of European ethnic integration

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:10:49 +0000

That’s the message from the head of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA).

Immigration rules throw churches into confusion

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:51:27 +0000

The UK Border Agency has not taken into account the complexity of religious activities, the Evangelical Alliance has said.

European Evangelicals meet for General Assembly

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:14:00 +0000

"Are evangelicals good news people?" That is the question for the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and European Evangelical Missionary Alliance General Assembly next week (April 21 -24).

New General Director of the Evangelical Alliance says Christians are discovering new confidence

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:14:17 +0000

On Easter Sunday the congregation at Bradford Cathedral heard Steve Clifford outline his aspirations to see more Christians be ‘good news’ in their communities, in his first speech as General Director.

Rise and shine and give God the G20

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:48:08 +0000

Christians across the UK and the world will participate in Rise Up

ACEA to suspend operations due to lack of funding

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:47:08 +0000

The African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) regrets to announce that it is suspending operations after 25 years of serving the African and Caribbean church community, due to a shortage of funds compounded by the recession.

Evangelical Alliance responds to ACEA suspension of operations

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:58:28 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance UK would like to reassure members of the African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) that they will continue to be represented by the Evangelical Alliance UK despite ACEA's announcement that it is to suspend operations.

HOPE makes significant impact

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:30:01 +0000

Theos press release on the impact of HOPE08

“Shine in the darkness”: anti-violence campaigner challenges Church

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:15:47 +0000

New initiative launched to help Christians with whole-life mission

Redeem your name by loving your people" Christian Leaders challenge Mugabe

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:37:19 +0000

Activists send Valentine’s Day letter to Mugabe and Tsvangirai

Zimbabwe activists to hold valentine's day vigil

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:26:32 +0000

Zimbabwean Christians will join human rights campaigners in a Valentine’s Day vigil outside Zimbabwe’s embassy in London.

Serve the poor - but don't use public money to preach, Hazel Blears tells Christian debt charities

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:49:10 +0000

Secretary praises Christian debt services while announcing new charter governing public funding

Christian Charity sends Bible to Barack after Scripture-less swearing in

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:06:17 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance UK is sending President Barack Obama a new Bible after reports that one was mysteriously absent from his second swearing in.

Welsh leaders praise new Evangelical Alliance head as of "the highest calibre"

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:39:40 +0000

New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives

New Evangelical Alliance head "A gift to the church in Scotland"

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:27:54 +0000

New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives

Northern Ireland leaders welcome champion of hope

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:31:58 +0000

New Evangelical Alliance General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives.

Champion of hope appointed to Evangelical Alliance top job

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:28:43 +0000

New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots church initiatives

Innovation critical to the survival of Evangelicalism

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:29:36 +0000

Younger leaders urged to pave the way at an Evangelical Alliance conference

Public Benefit guidelines reassuring for churches, says Evangelical Alliance

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:36:20 +0000

Charity Commission guidelines issued this week should reassure churches and organisations that the new legal requirement to demonstrate the public benefit of religion should not be onerous, the Evangelical Alliance has said.

"There is no end to the need"

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:26:45 +0000

Churches rally to give out food as recession hits Glasgow’s poorest

UK Zimbabwean leader supports Archbishop Sentamu and accuses British government of "irresponsible denial"

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:34:28 +0000

The General-Secretary of the Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK has accused the British government of “irresponsible denial” and said Minister Phil Woolas is “devoid of empathy.”

Evangelical Alliance tells churches 'Don't be a Stranger' to migrants in their communities

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:30:28 +0000

From Tongan rugby players in Wales to a Vietnamese boat person turned doctor in Norfolk – migrants’ stories will be featured through a special photographic exhibition challenging Christians to show Christmas spirit to strangers.

Social action and evangelism must not be separated, says World Evangelical Alliance Theology Commission

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:02:19 +0000

A worldwide commission of evangelical theologians has declared that Christians must not separate social action and evangelism, despite the tragic murder of Gayle Williams.

Evangelical Alliance welcomes Abortion reprieve in Northern Ireland

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:25:03 +0000

Plans to extend the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland through the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill have not been successful.

Micah Sunday sees worldwide Christian response

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:21:00 +0000

Micah Sunday has prompted hundreds of churches in the UK and thousands of churches worldwide to send a clear message to global leaders: keep your promises to help the poor.

Aussie challenges UK churches to be mission centred

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:18:07 +0000

Rev Mike Frost speaks at events about new forms of Church

Thousands of UK Christians to make a stand on Micah Sunday

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:47:11 +0000

This weekend, churches in the UK will send the Government a clear message: keep your promises to help the poor.

Bloggers sign up to the Ten Commandments of Blogging

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:23:04 +0000

Ten cyberspace commandments are to be posted online to give bloggers a moral edge in a virtual age.

"Greed is overshadowing our promises to the poor"

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:52:30 +0000

Christian leaders back Archbishops' criticism of financial immorality

Alliance addresses leadership vacuum

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:41:36 +0000

Mentoring and new media plans to help welcome in a new generation of leaders

Be bold, Edwards tells evangelicals at farewell

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:32:11 +0000

Outgoing Evangelical Alliance leader Reverend Joel Edwards has challenged evangelicals to be bold opinion shapers in his farewell speech to the Alliance council.

Micah Challenge keen to help bishops keep on marching to 2015

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:44:13 +0000

Christian anti-poverty coalition Micah Challenge is delighted to have supported 650 bishops of the Anglican Communion in their July 24 march against global poverty - and is challenging them to keep on marching all the way to 2015.

Northern Ireland groups question 'parachute' pro abortion amendment

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:57:33 +0000

Charities CARE, LIFE and Evangelical Alliance join growing number of voices opposing Pro-Abortion amendment.

“Churches are critical partners in reducing knife crime, says new report

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:32:52 +0000

‘Who is My Neighbour?’ report pleas for united action against gang-related crime

Joel Edwards challenges 'broken society' to recover moral compass

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:36:29 +0000

Evangelical Alliance response to David Cameron's social responsibility speech

Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK call on people of faith to stand with the people of Zimbabwe

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:54:23 +0000

The Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK is calling on all people of faith to stand with the people of Zimbabwe.

MPs taste injustice at anti-poverty event

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:48:59 +0000

The status of some of Britain’s most powerful people was determined by a roll of the dice on Monday night (June 23), at a Micah Challenge event highlighting global poverty.

New Charity Commission will consider 'spiritual' benefit

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:37:21 +0000

Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland delighted by Committee's decision to recognise intangible benefits of faith

Joel Edwards takes new roles with Faith Foundation and Micah Challenge International

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:16:59 +0000

The retiring General Director of the Evangelical Alliance will bring his passion for justice for the poor to two new roles as he joins Tony Blair's Faith Foundation and becomes the first International Director of Micah Challenge.

Churches should grasp the nettle and take on sectarianism, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:03:07 +0000

Alliance welcomes call by Consultative Group on the Past to build for a better future

Joel Edwards urges evangelicals not to flag in their efforts to support relief work in China and Myanmar

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:56:41 +0000

Encouragement to Christians to continue supporting relief work

Vulnerable lose protection as public opinion is ignored

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:01:21 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance expressed sadness and concern following the House of Commons' decisions

UK Black Church pioneer dies in Jamaica

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:27:57 +0000

Church leaders pay tribute to the Rev Dr Io Smith

MPs' report provides exciting vision of hope

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:23:52 +0000

Evangelical Alliance response to Faith in the Future

Alliance welcomes preservation of freedom of speech

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:20:49 +0000

The Government has kept a clause preserving freedom of speech in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.

Christians unite to pray for Parliament and Government

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:49:14 +0000

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.

Where is the next generation of church leaders?

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:35:44 +0000

Evangelical Alliance launches Slipstream: Leaders-in-Formation

London Mayoral Candidates recognise Christian contribution

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:00:26 +0000

Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to scale up engagement with politics

Evangelical Alliance Director calls on Christians to transform society

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:48:33 +0000

Evangelicals should be recognised as good news people, says Joel Edwards

Do they do God? London mayoral candidates to be grilled by Christians at hustings event

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:51:40 +0000

Christians will be asking mayoral candidates questions in a central London hustings

"Martin Luther King Jr's dream was premised on faith

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:57:38 +0000

Rev Joel Edwards challenges secularism at memorial service for civil rights activist

Restrictive recommendations could fracture community relations, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:23:45 +0000

Overly restrictive recommendations made by the Bill of Rights Forum could damage community relations instead of allowing rights and freedoms to flourish.

Sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers evident to churches, says Evangelical Alliance

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:45 +0000

UK churches can vouch for the sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers described in the Independent Asylum Commission’s interim report.

Christian campaigns legitimise Government efforts to end world poverty, says minister

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:23:50 +0000

Christian groups’ global campaigns against poverty have been praised by International Development Minister Douglas Alexander.

Evangelical Alliance thanks Prime Minister for free vote on Human tissue and Embryology Bill

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:24:27 +0000

Prime Minister has called MPs to use their vote wisely.

Joel Edwards calls for Christian unity in response to Jesus' sacrifice

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:45:08 +0000

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.

Theos Press Release

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:46:11 +0000

Over half of Britons believe Jesus rose from the dead.

Archbishop welcomes landmark report

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:37:25 +0000

Faith communities contributing over £2 billion to Britain

Faith communities contribute over £100 million to Welsh economy

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:29:05 +0000

Wales' First Minister welcomes “groundbreaking” research into the contribution of faith groups

Evangelical Alliance leader to leave after eleven years as General Director

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:59:39 +0000

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

Human Rights Bill not a sticking plaster to heal past wounds

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:47:02 +0000

That is the message from the Evangelical Alliance in its formal submission to the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum.

Church leader calls for a 'ceasefire' following Sharia controversy

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:40:29 +0000

Joel Edwards argued for a ‘ceasefire’ in the recent hostilities between people of faith and secularists over religious belief and the rule of law.

Christians celebrate victory for local communities as super casino plans are scrapped

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:30:11 +0000

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.

Evangelical Alliance responds to UN report

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:20:28 +0000

"Immigration minister should meet with the Church"

UN report asks 'hard questions' about sectarianism and religion

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:23:58 +0000

A UN report on religion and belief in Northern Ireland asks hard questions about religion and sectarianism, the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has said.

Sharia law- Christians invited to help set the agenda

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:41:58 +0000

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.

Christian leaders call for more Black male teachers

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:59:01 +0000

“Black teachers play crucial role for young Black men” say BCLF

Wider debate sought on abolition of law of blasphemy

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:54:41 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed plans for a Government consultation on proposals to abolish the law relating to blasphemy.

Resist aggression towards those who belittle our faith

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:55:53 +0000

Rev Joel Edwards presents his Christmas message 2007

First ever religious knowledge poll conducted in Northern Ireland

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:28:52 +0000

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.

"Marginalising Christianity would be a tragedy for society"

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:56:37 +0000

Evangelical Alliance responds to "Christianophobia" debate

Churches and Charity Commission announce completion of model governing documents

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:57:52 +0000

Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms

An 'outstanding pioneer' of Christian faith

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:53:40 +0000

Evangelical Alliance pays tribute to Rob Frost of Share Jesus International

Joel Edwards announced Commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:09:04 +0000

Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

New Christian information web page goes live

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:48:53 +0000

Evangelical Alliance launches online Alliance Notice Board

Abortion report should be discredited , says Evangelical Alliance

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:32:17 +0000

A biased committee report has sacrificed the rights of the unborn child to further a pro-abortion agenda, the Evangelical Alliance has said.

Prime Minister to work with Christian leaders to address community issues

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:19:59 +0000

Gordon Brown agreed to work with the Black Christian Leaders Forum during a meeting in Downing Street on Thursday 25 October.

"Unethical committee sets a dangerous precedent"

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:14:03 +0000

Evangelical Alliance responds to Abortion Act review

Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:56:01 +0000

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.

Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:35:37 +0000

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.

Government on trial over Gambling Act

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:53:05 +0000

Gambling prevalence survey announces quarter of a million problem gamblers

Respond with Respect

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:17:39 +0000

Evangelical Alliance urges Christians following review of Sexual Orientation Regulations

Animal Human Hybrids: Sidelining Parliament and People

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:34:04 +0000

Press release from CARE

New Churches in Mission Director at the Evangelical Alliance

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:58:01 +0000

Dr Krish Kandiah joins the team

Interviewer's ignorance puts Christian asylum seekers' lives in danger

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:46:44 +0000

“How do you cook a turkey for Christmas?” asked as evidence of religious conversion

Gambling review a winner, says Evangelical Alliance

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:45:11 +0000

A super-casino would stack the odds against regeneration and any review of this is to be welcomed, the Evangelical Alliance has said.

Evangelical Alliance urges Gordon Brown to be a values champion

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:14:42 +0000

The new Prime Minister is called to stand up for justice, family and freedom of conscience during his premiership.

New web tools bring Theology into everyday life

Fri, 18 May 2007 12:47:31 +0000

Evangelical Alliance launches Friday Night Theology and Conversations in Public Theology

Church Leaders and Irish League Players Blow the Whistle on Global Poverty

Fri, 11 May 2007 14:38:43 +0000

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.

Local Evangelical Fellowships help Christians engage

Wed, 02 May 2007 10:51:49 +0000

Events are taking place in Manchester and Bristol to encourage Christians to engage with their community

Prime Minister 'fails to recognise' schemes to tackle gang culture

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:26:28 +0000

The Prime Minister's comments about Black communities did not recognise the work Black Churches are doing to tackle criminal gangs

Hope and redemption are more powerful than reparations

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:32:52 +0000

Easter message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance

House of Lords vote on casinos is a boost for local communities

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:04:33 +0000

The House of Lords has rejected Government proposals on gambling

Africans and Caribbeans 'alienated' by Westminster Abbey service, say Church leaders

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:17:04 +0000

Abolition commemoration was a ‘missed opportunity’ for reconciliation

The legacy of the slave trade should be a modern justice call

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:42:31 +0000

Slave trade legacy should inspire today’s Christians to demand justice for the poor and oppressed

Christians should continue to deliver public services until the law stops them

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:57:43 +0000

Evangelical Alliance response to new equality laws

Evangelical Alliance calls Christians to pray over SORs debate

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:20:50 +0000

Christians should join in prayer as the House of Lords makes a decision on the Sexual Orientation Regulations

Charity leader tells Government to spend money on poverty, not arms

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:54:40 +0000

Challenge comes as ‘Blow the Whistle’ anti-poverty campaign launched

Christians unite to 'Blow the Whistle' on global poverty

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:27:35 +0000

Archbishop John Sentamu backs challenge to UK Government

Wales' first faith audit announced

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:13:43 +0000

First Minister welcomes "groundbreaking" research into faith communities' contribution

Gambling rules show Government double standards, says Evangelical Alliance

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:35:03 +0000

The relaxed rules will allow the first TV and radio commercials for gambling facilities.

Response to the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:11:54 +0000

Christianity is not a private faith

Evangelical Alliance welcomes debate on public benefit

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:10:25 +0000

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

Christian leaders call for long-term solution to gun crime

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:54:15 +0000

Christian leaders are calling on politicians to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the problems of gun crime.

Hierarchy of rights pushes religion to the bottom

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:45:00 +0000

Christian Magistrate loses claim before employment tribunal

Community will continue battle against violence

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:41:41 +0000

2,000-strong prayer walk is not the end

Gun Crime - London Church leaders call torch-lit walk of peace

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:39:40 +0000

Hundreds of Christians unite in a prayer walk through London.

Christians call on all communities to work together to tackle gun crime

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:54:49 +0000

Church leaders express their sorrow following the shootings in south London over the past two weeks.

Evangelical Alliance condemns increase in casinos

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:21:08 +0000

Manchester super-casino 'poor choice for the poor'.

Evangelical Alliance response to Newsnight “witchcraft” report

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:46:52 +0000

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.

Evangelical Alliance says politicians should not be criticised for their faith

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:49:19 +0000

Comments as pressure mounts on Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly over Catholic adoption agencies and SORs.

House of Lords' decision on Sexual Orientation Regulations

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:54:25 +0000

Evangelical Alliance response to the decision taken on 09 January

Evangelical Alliance speaks out on Sexual Orientation Regulations

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:03:00 +0000

SORs could threaten civil and religious liberties

Evangelical Alliance backs Exeter University Christian Union

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:06:29 +0000

Alliance supports freedom of speech, belief and association

Evangelical Alliance welcomes new Head of Theology

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:06:34 +0000

Dr Justin Thacker joins the team

Israel - peace at a price

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:28:59 +0000

Christmas message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK

Evangelical Alliance and Care welcome Conservative leader's comments on family

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:41:44 +0000

We welcome Cameron's comments in response to the 'Breakdown Britain' report

Alliance welcomes Prime Minister's statement on slavery

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:26:41 +0000

A wish to use this opportunity to remember the past, but also to learn lessons for the future

British Airways uniform policy call

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:07:04 +0000

Evangelical Alliance joins calls on British Airways to re-think uniform policy

Protection against harassment for Christians

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:00:42 +0000

Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland seeks protection against harassment for Christians.

Advent Prayer Guide

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:45:59 +0000

Advent Prayer Guide addresses slavery, past and present

Champions of Respect

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:22:25 +0000

National awards honour young people who make a difference

Respect!!

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:00:17 +0000

National awards show positive side of young people

Evangelical Alliance responds to Sunday Telegraph's poor journalism

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:56:59 +0000

Response article to Jonathan Wynne-Jones' 'Christians ask if force is needed to protect their religious values'

Evangelical Alliance challenges Islam to engage in debate without intimidation

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:32:32 +0000

Launch of major 'Faith and Nation' report

Evangelical Alliance launches major 'Faith and Nation' report

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:31:16 +0000

Call on Prince Charles to become 'Defender of the Faith'

Tribute to former Evangelical Alliance General Secretary

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:37:56 +0000

Rev Gilbert Kirby (1914-2006)

CARE and the Evangelical Alliance welcomes Cameron's commitment to marriage and the family

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:02:05 +0000

David Cameron supports marriage and family in his recent speech

Decision to drop court case against Stephen Green welcomed

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:29:35 +0000

Evangelical Alliance affirms that freedom of speech is a historic right

Trevor Phillips is announced as head of Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:56:01 +0000

Evangelical Alliance welcomes his appointment

Evangelical Alliance aims to connect young people with theology

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:27:54 +0000

Bishop of Maidstone warns young people are ignorant of Christian beliefs

Evangelical Alliance launches online resource for personnel managers

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:21:52 +0000

Web pages give advice to those with HR/personnel responsibilities

Three Indonesian Christians sentenced to death

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:25:37 +0000

Open Doors and the Evangelical Alliance calls for a complete review of the case

Evangelical Alliance welcomes High Court decision on 'Gay Marriage'

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:18:43 +0000

Decision upholds family values vital to a stable society

Evangelical Alliance challenges Government 'double standards' on Casino advertising

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:28:20 +0000

No such thing as ‘socially responsible’ advertising of gambling

Evangelical Alliance launches second annual Champions of Respect awards for young people

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:47:18 +0000

General Director of Evangelical Alliance calls for fresh approach to build respect

General Director of Evangelical Alliance UK receives Honorary Doctorate

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:45:32 +0000

Rev Joel Edwards receives the award in Jamaica

Perth Minister takes up role as Head of Scottish Evangelical Alliance

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:29:15 +0000

Rev Dr Fred Drummond begins on 01 July

Global Day of Prayer Event

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:35:37 +0000

Londoners gather to celebrate Pentecost

Evangelical Alliance alarm at Kirk's decision on same-sex blessings

Wed, 31 May 2006 15:19:24 +0000

The Scottish Evangelical Alliance has today expressed dismay at the news of the decision from the Church of Scotland's general assembly

Churches encouraged to play key role as Councils consider licensing new casinos

Wed, 24 May 2006 15:01:05 +0000

Around 40 local authorities have heard today whether they have reached the next stage of the bid for Casino licenses.

Evangelical Alliance welcomes Lords decision to reject Joffe Bill

Mon, 15 May 2006 16:54:21 +0000

The Evangelical Alliance welcomed the decision of the House of Lords today to reject Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying Bill.

‘Churches and Charity Commission announce proposals to make Church leaders more accountable’

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:56:23 +0000

Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms.

Global day of prayer celebration announced

Thu, 11 May 2006 09:40:51 +0000

Exciting London prayer event joins Londoners with millions of Christians across the Globe

Joel Edwards appointed Chair of Churches Media Council

Tue, 16 May 2006 08:10:11 +0000

General Director of the Evangelical Alliance is to formally take over as Chair of the Churches Media Council in June.

'Redeeming our Communities'

Tue, 16 May 2006 08:18:04 +0000

Churches, police and politicians in national campaign.

Christians urged to press for end to human rights abuses in Belarus

Tue, 16 May 2006 08:14:10 +0000

Urging Christians to pray and act on this key religious liberty issue

Evangelical Alliance calls for more palliative care for the terminally ill

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:36:29 +0000

Christians urged to sign on-line petition to stop ‘euthanasia by back door’

Wales most God-fearing region in the UK

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:16:26 +0000

National survey highlights how Welsh still honour the Bible and fear hell-fire and brimstone

7 in 10 say Christian values are good for society

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:39:07 +0000

National survey challenges perception that Christianity is in decline

Oh Happy Day!

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:20:39 +0000

Poll reveals Christians are happiest people in the country

New General Secretary for Scotland is announced

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:33:42 +0000

New leader of Evangelical Alliance Scotland

New resource helps churches negotiate Gender Recognition Act

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:02:34 +0000

Key advice in a new booklet produced by the Evangelical Alliance and Parakaleo Ministry

Theology for a new generation

Mon, 22 May 2006 08:25:56 +0000

A new theology initiative is announced

Evangelical Alliance welcomes initial attempts to tackle problem gambling

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:16:18 +0000

Welcoming new proposals recently published by the Gambling Commission

Proposed Anti-Discrimination Regulations Pose Challenge for Government and Religious Groups

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:41:54 +0000

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'

Personnel survey highlights Christian leaders need for more training

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:05:24 +0000

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.

Joel Edwards challenges Government on Respect Agenda

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:13:45 +0000

'Respect is a state of mind and the responsibility of the State'

"Repentance is a good first step" says Joel Edwards

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:18:09 +0000

Comment in response to Church of England slavery apology

Respect is what you say about me – third of four lectures

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:52:35 +0000

Rev. Joel Edwards setting out Respect Agenda

Victory for free speech

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:17:20 +0000

Shock defeat for the Government’s Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.

The Evangelical Alliance and Premier Christian Radio ask the nation ‘What’s God doing?’

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:32:31 +0000

Ground-breaking survey aims to discover how God is at work in the UK

Re-designed Evangelical Alliance Website

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:56:49 +0000

Aims to be essential port of call for enquirers on evangelical issues in the UK

Evangelical Alliance warns return to previous Racial and Religious Hatred Bill proposals poses major threat

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:09:30 +0000

We urge you to contact your MP

Evangelicals unite to alert Christians to the threats posed by political and legal agendas

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:44:52 +0000

Details of THE AGENDA national tour

“Dawkins’ programme viciously biased against faith communities ” says Evangelical Alliance

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:29:50 +0000

Reaction to the two-part programme

“You’re more than the bling in your ring”, says Joel Edwards

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:28:24 +0000

The General Director raps society’s addiction to materialism as part of the next phase of his respect campaign

Evangelical Alliance questions Government ‘respect’ plans

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:19:28 +0000

There is a danger that the respect agenda will turn into a political gimmick

Evangelicals concerned by new gambling chief's 'liberal' attitude to gaming

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:17:43 +0000

Mr Peter Dean suggested the Gambling Commission will be a laissez faire regulator.

Christmas - fact or fiction?

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:24:55 +0000

10 key points for those who doubt the Christmas story

Government minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:56:08 +0000

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.

Government Minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:08:00 +0000

Gareth Thomas MP spoke at a meeting on 13 December.

Taking to the airwaves on Premier Christian Radio

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:12:29 +0000

Evangelical Alliance now a weekly contributor to Premier Radio

Evangelical Alliance welcomes guilty verdict in Anthony Walker murder trial

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:19:48 +0000

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.

Government Minister calls on evangelicals to help tackle issues of international justice and disaster relief

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:16:21 +0000

Gareth Thomas MP to meet with evangelicals on 13 December

Evangelical Alliance highlights concerns over Equality Bill

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 16:34:32 +0000

The Government seems likely to insist on its reinstatement in the Commons

Evangelical Alliance hails success of fifth Temple Address

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:09:28 +0000

The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks about respect.

Champions of Respect

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:04:07 +0000

Winners of the Champions of Respect Awards and the Anthony Walker Memorial Prize

A welcome of 'Peers’ vote for free speech safeguards in Government’s hatred Bill

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:09:39 +0000

Racial and religious hatred legislation