--- 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 [ ![How can we face ageing and death with hope?](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) ![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 ##### Everyday stories from people in Northern Ireland who have come to faith in the last five years [ ![Finding Jesus series: Belinda from Lisburn](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) ![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: 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) [ ![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)