--- title: Our latest work date: 2026-01-26T12:10:00+00:00 author: Lisa Curry canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/articles" section: Pages --- ### Advocacy ##### Policy insights shaping public life [ ![Shaping the future of religious education in Northern Ireland](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/TWINS-6.png) ![Pupils in classroom](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/TWINS-6.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/shaping-the-future-of-religious-education-in-northern-ireland) [#### Shaping the future of religious education in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/shaping-the-future-of-religious-education-in-northern-ireland) Head of Evangelical Alliance NI David Smyth, explores how we can respond with clarity and hope to a Review of the Religious Education Core Syllabus for Northern Ireland [ ![David Smyth](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/david-smyth) [ David Smyth ](/author/david-smyth) 27 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/shaping-the-future-of-religious-education-in-northern-ireland) [ ![Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis](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) ![children sitting on brown chairs inside the classroom](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Supreme-Court-RE-Classroom-image.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/religious-education-in-northern-ireland-after-the-supreme-court-decision-change-not-crisis) [#### Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/religious-education-in-northern-ireland-after-the-supreme-court-decision-change-not-crisis) UK director Peter Lynas and head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland David Smyth explore the challenges and opportunities [ ![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 November 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/religious-education-in-northern-ireland-after-the-supreme-court-decision-change-not-crisis) [ ![Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty](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) ![Joel muniz 3k3l2brxmw Q unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash_2025-09-25-092642_jlgq.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) [#### Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) Public policy officer Amy Scott highlights how the church can bring faith, influence and hope to the public conversation on tackling poverty in Northern Ireland [ ![Amy Scott](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/amy-scott) [ Amy Scott ](/author/amy-scott) 25 September 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) [ ![Changes to RSE in Northern Ireland](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) ![I Stock 1165634851](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1165634851.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/relationships-and-sexuality-education-in-ni-is-changing-heres-how-you-can-respond) [#### Changes to RSE in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/relationships-and-sexuality-education-in-ni-is-changing-heres-how-you-can-respond) David Smyth provides an update on changes to the law and the curriculum, and shares how parents, teachers and church leaders can respond [ ![David Smyth](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/david-smyth) [ David Smyth ](/author/david-smyth) 03 August 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/relationships-and-sexuality-education-in-ni-is-changing-heres-how-you-can-respond) [ ![Do evangelical Christians have anything good to say about the Draft Programme for Government?](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) ![Untitled design 29](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-29_2024-10-02-105637_xwgu.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-minute-read-do-evangelical-christians-have-anything-good-to-say-about-the-draft-programme-for-government) [#### Do evangelical Christians have anything good to say about the Draft Programme for Government? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-minute-read-do-evangelical-christians-have-anything-good-to-say-about-the-draft-programme-for-government) Danielle McElhinney encourages Christians in Northern Ireland to engage in public conversation and respond to the Draft Programme for Government consultation. [ ![Danielle McElhinney](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/danielle-mcelhinney) [ Danielle McElhinney ](/author/danielle-mcelhinney) 02 October 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-minute-read-do-evangelical-christians-have-anything-good-to-say-about-the-draft-programme-for-government) ### Church ##### Articles to equip and encourage the church [ ![Faith across the generations: Seeing God at work in every stage of life](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-23_2025-11-17-130733_plog.png) ![Untitled design 23](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-23_2025-11-17-130733_plog.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/faith-across-the-generations-seeing-god-at-work-in-every-stage-of-life) [#### Faith across the generations: Seeing God at work in every stage of life ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/faith-across-the-generations-seeing-god-at-work-in-every-stage-of-life) Northern Ireland church engagement coordinator Laura Coey reflects on how God is transforming lives across generations [ ![Laura Coey](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/laura-coey) [ Laura Coey ](/author/laura-coey) 17 November 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/faith-across-the-generations-seeing-god-at-work-in-every-stage-of-life) [ ![Three ways to pray for church leaders](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) ![Patrick fore b SHPU5 M3nk unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/patrick-fore-b_SHPU5M3nk-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-ways-to-pray-for-church-leaders) [#### Three ways to pray for church leaders ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-ways-to-pray-for-church-leaders) Church engagement co-ordinator Laura Coey highlights three simple ways we can be covering our church leaders in prayer [ ![Laura Coey](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/laura-coey) [ Laura Coey ](/author/laura-coey) 28 October 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-ways-to-pray-for-church-leaders) [ ![From tolerated to celebrated: how we can include children in our services](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) ![All age church by Fat Camera on i Stock cropped](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/All-age-church-by-FatCamera-on-iStock_cropped.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-tolerated-to-celebrated-how-we-can-include-children-in-our-services) [#### From tolerated to celebrated: how we can include children in our services ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-tolerated-to-celebrated-how-we-can-include-children-in-our-services) Lisa Barr explores the importance of children in church, with practical tips from Dr Millie Bellew for doing all-age worship well [ ![Lisa Barr](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/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 15 July 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/from-tolerated-to-celebrated-how-we-can-include-children-in-our-services) ### Culture: ##### Articles exploring faith and culture [ ![Responding to violence and division in Northern Ireland](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/pawel-janiak-49LBMXrY5BE-unsplash.jpg) ![Pawel janiak 49 LBM Xr Y5 BE unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/pawel-janiak-49LBMXrY5BE-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/riots-in-belfast) [#### Responding to violence and division in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/riots-in-belfast) Head of Evangelical Alliance NI David Smyth considers how Christians can be ambassadors of reconciliation during times of unrest [ ![David Smyth](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/david-smyth) [ David Smyth ](/author/david-smyth) 10 June 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/riots-in-belfast) [ ![How can we face ageing and death with 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) ![Elderly man and child gardening](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-7_2026-03-09-145649_vcpt.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-face-ageing-and-death-with-hope) [#### How can we face ageing and death with hope? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-face-ageing-and-death-with-hope) As a Gen Z, Ben Neill reflects on ageing and mortality [ ![Ben Neill](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/ben-neill) [ Ben Neill ](/author/ben-neill) 09 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-face-ageing-and-death-with-hope) [ ![The relationship between faith and wellbeing in Northern Ireland](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) ![women laughing](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-8_2026-03-09-151206_lpab.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-relationship-between-faith-and-wellbeing-in-northern-ireland) [#### The relationship between faith and wellbeing in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-relationship-between-faith-and-wellbeing-in-northern-ireland) NI associate Nick Johnston explores four key findings from NISRA's Individual Wellbeing in Northern Ireland Report [ ![Nick Johnston](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/nick-johnston) [ Nick Johnston ](/author/nick-johnston) 09 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-relationship-between-faith-and-wellbeing-in-northern-ireland) [ ![Confronting violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Northern Ireland](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) ![Untitled design 41](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-41_2026-01-16-100914_ohtn.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/confronting-violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-in-northern-ireland) [#### Confronting violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/confronting-violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-in-northern-ireland) Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston explores three ways you can help challenge violence against women and girls [ ![Nick Johnston](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/nick-johnston) [ Nick Johnston ](/author/nick-johnston) 12 January 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/confronting-violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-in-northern-ireland) [ ![Five ways to live faithfully in divided online spaces](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) ![Julian 0 I21x Hfgw0 E unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/julian-0I21xHfgw0E-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-live-faithfully-in-divided-online-spaces) [#### Five ways to live faithfully in divided online spaces ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-live-faithfully-in-divided-online-spaces) Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill shares five ways Christians can bring truth and hope to divided online spaces [ ![Ben Neill](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/ben-neill) [ Ben Neill ](/author/ben-neill) 16 December 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-live-faithfully-in-divided-online-spaces) [ ![Igniting the response to the lost boys crisis in Northern Ireland](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) ![Untitled design 40](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-40_2026-01-16-095944_swnr.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/igniting-the-response-to-the-lost-boys-crisis-in-northern-ireland) [#### Igniting the response to the lost boys crisis in Northern Ireland ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/igniting-the-response-to-the-lost-boys-crisis-in-northern-ireland) Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston outlines three ways Northern Ireland’s unique context is shaping the lost boys crisis [ ![Nick Johnston](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/nick-johnston) [ Nick Johnston ](/author/nick-johnston) 12 January 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/igniting-the-response-to-the-lost-boys-crisis-in-northern-ireland) [ ![What can running teach us about Christian life?](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) ![Hannah coleman U Fs5b K Hgo4 U unsplash 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/hannah-coleman-UFs5bKHgo4U-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-running-teach-us-about-the-christian-life) [#### What can running teach us about Christian life? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-running-teach-us-about-the-christian-life) Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill reflects on what running can teach us about perseverance as a Christian [ ![Ben Neill](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/ben-neill) [ Ben Neill ](/author/ben-neill) 15 December 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-running-teach-us-about-the-christian-life) [ ![What can evangelicals learn from the life of Saint Patrick?](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) ![Copy of Untitled Design 5](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-5.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-evangelicals-learn-from-the-life-of-saint-patrick) [#### What can evangelicals learn from the life of Saint Patrick? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-evangelicals-learn-from-the-life-of-saint-patrick) Calvin Birnie explores the life and legacy of Saint Patrick and what we might learn from him about mission today. [ ![Calvin Birnie](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/calvin-birnie) [ Calvin Birnie ](/author/calvin-birnie) 11 March 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-evangelicals-learn-from-the-life-of-saint-patrick) [ ![Three lessons from my first three months at Evangelical Alliance](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) ![Copy of Untitled Design 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-lessons-in-three-months-what-ive-learned-on-the-evangelical-alliance-graduate-scheme) [#### Three lessons from my first three months at Evangelical Alliance ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-lessons-in-three-months-what-ive-learned-on-the-evangelical-alliance-graduate-scheme) Northern Ireland associate Emily Hutchinson shares her reflections on how we have a story to share, a call to engage, and a family to cherish [ Emily Hutchinson ](/author/emily-hutchinson-2) 26 November 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-lessons-in-three-months-what-ive-learned-on-the-evangelical-alliance-graduate-scheme) [ ![The pursuit of justice?](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) ![Tingey injury law firm y Cd PU73k G Sc unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/tingey-injury-law-firm-yCdPU73kGSc-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-pursuit-of-justice-2) [#### The pursuit of justice? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-pursuit-of-justice-2) David Smyth reflects on the recent court ruling about Soldier F and explores the vital role Christians can play in seeking truth, healing and reconciliation [ ![David Smyth](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/david-smyth) [ David Smyth ](/author/david-smyth) 24 October 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-pursuit-of-justice-2) ### Finding Jesus in Northern Ireland ##### The Finding Jesus research revealed that many people encounter Jesus through friends, family and significant life events. These are stories from people in Northern Ireland who have come to faith in the last five years [ ![Finding Jesus series: Kelly from Newtownabbey](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-2_2026-05-05-115031_elqe.png) ![Untitled design 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-2_2026-05-05-115031_elqe.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-kelly-from-newtownabbey) [#### Finding Jesus series: Kelly from Newtownabbey ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-kelly-from-newtownabbey) Kelly shares how grief led her to faith, and how Jesus brought her from darkness into light. [ ![Laura Coey](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/laura-coey) [ Laura Coey ](/author/laura-coey) 11 May 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-kelly-from-newtownabbey) [ ![Finding Jesus series: Glyn and Marlene from Co. Armagh](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) ![Middle aged couple](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Lost-Boys-Carnmoney-Event-600-x-337-px-3.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-glyn-and-marlene-from-co-armagh) [#### Finding Jesus series: Glyn and Marlene from Co. Armagh ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-glyn-and-marlene-from-co-armagh) After spending many years around church, Glyn and Marlene share about finding faith in Jesus later in life [ ![Ben Neill](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/ben-neill) [ Ben Neill ](/author/ben-neill) 12 May 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/finding-jesus-series-glyn-and-marlene-from-co-armagh) [ ![Finding Jesus series: Belinda from Lisburn](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) ![Whats App Image 2026 02 24 at 14 50 34](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-24-at-14.50.34.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/belinda-from-lisburn) [#### Finding Jesus series: Belinda from Lisburn ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/belinda-from-lisburn) Belinda shares how looking for a sense of belonging led her to finding Jesus [ ![Lisa Barr](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/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 24 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/belinda-from-lisburn) [ ![Finding Jesus series: Ian from Newtownabbey](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) ![The Conway Clan](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/The-Conway-Clan.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/ian-from-newtownabbey) [#### Finding Jesus series: Ian from Newtownabbey ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/ian-from-newtownabbey) Ian shares how community and compassion following loss led to him finding Jesus [ ![Lisa Barr](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/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 17 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/ian-from-newtownabbey) [ ![Finding Jesus series: Mairead* from Enniskillen](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) ![TWINS 3](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/TWINS-3_2026-02-24-123948_jtlk.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mairead-from-enniskillen) [#### Finding Jesus series: Mairead\* from Enniskillen ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mairead-from-enniskillen) Mairead shares how questioning if Christianity was true led her to finding Jesus [ ![Lisa Barr](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/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 24 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/mairead-from-enniskillen)