--- title: Homepage date: 2018-03-03T23:55:56+00:00 canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/" section: Homepage --- ![Men hugging](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Men hugging](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![SAF Worship](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![SAF Worship](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Gav Calver Spring Harvest](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Gav Calver Spring Harvest](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Worshipping singers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Worshipping singers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Senedd parliamentary prayer breakfast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Senedd parliamentary prayer breakfast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jo Frost in church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jo Frost in church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) # Together we're making Jesus known. We are an alliance of evangelicals sharing the gospel, lifting voices of hope, and building unity. We exist to serve and strengthen the UK church. [ Join us ](https://www.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member) ### ##### [ ![Faith in Action report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![A c jcp SBZ3p XW8 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/a-c-jcpSBZ3pXW8-unsplash.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [#### Faith in Action report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) How do Christian young adults experience and live out their faith? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [ ![Bournemouth beach baptisms draw thousands as churches unite](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Bournemouth web header Poppy](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Bournemouth-web-header-Poppy.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/bournemouth-beach-baptisms-draw-thousands-as-churches-unite) [#### Bournemouth beach baptisms draw thousands as churches unite ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/bournemouth-beach-baptisms-draw-thousands-as-churches-unite) Peter Baker, senior pastor of Lansdowne Church, an Evangelical Alliance member church, shares the story of church unity behind the recent mass baptisms [ ![Reuben Grace](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/reuben-grace) [ Reuben Grace ](/author/reuben-grace) 24 June 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/bournemouth-beach-baptisms-draw-thousands-as-churches-unite) [ ![Does the church overlook grandparents? An untapped resource for sharing faith with our children](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Grandparents and children](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Grandparents-and-children.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/does-the-church-overlook-grandparents-an-untapped-resource-for-sharing-faith-with-our-children) [#### Does the church overlook grandparents? An untapped resource for sharing faith with our children ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/does-the-church-overlook-grandparents-an-untapped-resource-for-sharing-faith-with-our-children) As churches seek to nurture the next generation, Dr Sarah Holmes explores the vital role grandparents can play in sharing faith with children [ ![Sarah Holmes](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/dr-sarah-holmes) [ Sarah Holmes ](/author/dr-sarah-holmes) 29 June 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/does-the-church-overlook-grandparents-an-untapped-resource-for-sharing-faith-with-our-children) [## About us We are the Evangelical Alliance. We love Jesus and we want everyone in the UK to be given an opportunity to know Him. We love His church, and we will do all we can to unite evangelicals, building confidence in the gospel and speaking as a trusted voice into society to see it changed for Him. ![Opc](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Opc](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us) ### Become a member of the Evangelical Alliance ##### There are three main types of membership: individual, church and organisation. See below which one suits you best and become a member today. [ ### Personal membership Find out more about becoming a personal member of the Evangelical Alliance today ](https://www.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/individuals) [ ### Church membership Join a movement of 3,000 churches making Jesus known across the UK ](https://www.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/churches) [ ### Organisation membership Find out more about becoming a member of the Evangelical Alliance as an organisation ](https://www.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/organisations) ## Find a church near you #### Search by church name, postcode or place to explore Evangelical Alliance member churches across the UK. Use my current location [ Browse all churches ](https://www.eauk.org/churches) ### The Evangelical Alliance across the nations [ ### Northern Ireland Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland) [ ### Scotland Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/scotland) [ ### Wales Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Wales ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales) ### Latest research and resources ##### Access insights that equip the church for faithful engagement in a changing culture. [ ![Faith in Action report](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/a-c-jcpSBZ3pXW8-unsplash.png) ![A c jcp SBZ3p XW8 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/a-c-jcpSBZ3pXW8-unsplash.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [#### Faith in Action report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) How do Christian young adults experience and live out their faith? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/faith-in-action-report) [ ![Ethos](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ethos EA card 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Ethos-EA-card-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [#### Ethos ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) Discover our new digital pathway to engage spiritually curious young adults [ Find your Ethos ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [ ![Confident faith, contested culture report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Page image](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Page-image.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/confident-faith-contested-culture-report) [#### Confident faith, contested culture report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/confident-faith-contested-culture-report) How are evangelicals living out their faith in the UK today? [ Read now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/confident-faith-contested-culture-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/confident-faith-contested-culture-report) [ ![Supplemental reports](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![5 Finding Jesus data sets](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/5-Finding-Jesus-data-sets.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [#### Supplemental reports ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) Explore the five reports that dig deeper into how people from different demographics come to faith [ Discover faith stories ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [ ![Missional Trends 2026](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![MT card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/MT-card.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [#### Missional Trends 2026 ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) Phil Knox shares five key missional trends churches should expect to see in 2026 [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [ ![Course | Discovering Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DJ website banner 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ-website-banner-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [#### Course | Discovering Jesus ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) Join Aaron and Rani as they explore faith, identity and culture as Asian Christians [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [ ![Faith in Wales report // Adroddiad Ffydd yng Nghymru](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![FAITH IN WALES WEB BANNER](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/FAITH-IN-WALES-WEB-BANNER.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [#### Faith in Wales report // Adroddiad Ffydd yng Nghymru ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) Highlighting the impact that faith communities have within Welsh communities // Tynnu sylw at yr effaith y mae cymunedau ffydd yn ei chael o fewn cymunedau Cymreig [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [ ![Good News People: Small Group Resources](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![GNP WEBCARD DSC08624](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/GNP-WEBCARD-DSC08624.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/good-news-people/small-group-resources) [#### Good News People: Small Group Resources ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/good-news-people/small-group-resources) Six sessions to help you explore being hopeful evangelicals together [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/good-news-people/small-group-resources) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/good-news-people/small-group-resources) [ ![Changing Church 2025 report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Elianna gill yg E5 S Xl 25o unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/elianna-gill-ygE5SXl_25o-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) [#### Changing Church 2025 report ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) What is the state of the UK evangelical church five years on from the Covid pandemic? [ Learn more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) ### [ Advocacy ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy) ##### Representing and resourcing evangelical Christians across the UK's parliamentary democracy and in the media. [ ![Connect with your local representatives](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Three tips for connecting with your local EA dark blue representative 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Three-tips-for-connecting-with-your-local-EA-dark-blue-representative-2025.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [#### Connect with your local representatives ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) A resource to help you begin to build relationships with your elected representatives and to encourage you to pray for and support them [ Stay connected ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [ ![Cross Section](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Cross Section website card 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Cross-Section-website-card-2025_2025-06-26-090319_nkjz.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [#### Cross Section ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) Our latest podcast hosting conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [ ![How should the church respond to the proposed conversion therapy ban?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Conversion practices web header 1245x1368](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/conversion-practices-web-header-1245x1368.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-should-the-church-respond-to-the-proposed-conversion-therapy-ban) [#### How should the church respond to the proposed conversion therapy ban? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-should-the-church-respond-to-the-proposed-conversion-therapy-ban) An initial response to the government’s proposed conversion therapy ban and its implications for parents and churches [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 25 June 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-should-the-church-respond-to-the-proposed-conversion-therapy-ban) ### [ Great Commission ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/great-commission) ##### The evangelism and mission hub for stories that inspire and resources that equip us all to share Jesus. [ ![Finding Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Finding Jesus card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Finding-Jesus-card.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [#### Finding Jesus ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) Identifying pathways to faith in adulthood [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [ ![Good News People: The Podcast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Phil gav](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/phil-gav.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [#### Good News People: The Podcast ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) Gavin and Phil talk share what God is doing across the UK, explore how we can all respond and talk to amazing UK leaders [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [ ![From darkness to light](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DSC07277](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DSC07277.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-darkness-to-light) [#### From darkness to light ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-darkness-to-light) Rani Joshi shares how stories from the Finding Jesus research resonate with her own experience of coming to know Jesus from a Hindu background [ ![Rani Joshi](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/bhav-joshi-west-midlands) [ Rani Joshi ](/author/bhav-joshi-west-midlands) 11 May 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-darkness-to-light) [## idea online Home of news and views from the Evangelical Alliance, including our latest comment pieces and the online edition of idea magazine ![IMG 8555](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 8555](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views)### [ One People Commission ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission) ##### Uniting and equipping churches to reflect, celebrate, and thrive in God’s beautifully diverse kingdom. [ ![Visions of Justice and Hope](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Visions of Justice and Hope Card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Visions-of-Justice-and-Hope-Card.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [#### Visions of Justice and Hope ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) An insightful resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity. [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [ ![Course | Discovering Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DJ website banner 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ-website-banner-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [#### Course | Discovering Jesus ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) Join Aaron and Rani as they explore faith, identity and culture as Asian Christians [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [ ![10 minutes with… Louise and Les Isaac](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Les and louise](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/les-and-louise.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) [#### 10 minutes with… Louise and Les Isaac ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) Rev Israel Olofinjana, head of the One People Commission, interviews Louise and Les Isaac on intercultural marriage and its biblical foundations [ ![Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) [ Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana ](/author/israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 16 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac) ### Being Human ##### Helping everyday Christians understand, articulate and participate in the good and beautiful truth of what it is to be human. [ ![Ethos](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ethos EA card 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Ethos-EA-card-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [#### Ethos ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) Discover our new digital pathway to engage spiritually curious young adults [ Find your Ethos ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/ethos) [ ![Being Human: A new lens for our cultural conversations](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![BH book](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/BH-book.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [#### Being Human: A new lens for our cultural conversations ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) A powerful book by Jo Frost and Peter Lynas, shaping conversations on faith, identity, and culture. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [ ![Pride no longer sells](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Pride](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/church-images/church-images/Pride.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/pride-no-longer-sells) [#### Pride no longer sells ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/pride-no-longer-sells) It's Pride month, but you might not have noticed [ ![Katherine Brown](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/katherine-brown) [ Katherine Brown ](/author/katherine-brown) 09 June 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/pride-no-longer-sells) ### Around the Evangelical Alliance ##### Find out more about what we're up to and what's happening across the UK [ ![Jobs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Dawn David Peter Jobs](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Dawn-David-Peter-jobs.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs) [#### Jobs ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs) Check out opportunities to serve at the Evangelical Alliance [ Explore our vacancies ](https://www.eauk.org/jobs) [](https://www.eauk.org/jobs) [ ![Events](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Fancycrave 440143 Unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/fancycrave-440143-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events) [#### Events ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events) Check out and book now for our latest events [ Find out what's coming up ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/events) [ ![Public Leadership](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![PL header 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/PL-header-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership) [#### Public Leadership ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership) Find out about Public Leadership programmes, networks and resources [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership) [ ![One People Commission](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Opc Card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/opc-card.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission) [#### One People Commission ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission) Uniting the ethnically and culturally diverse church, in all its vibrant expressions [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission) ### You might have missed... 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