--- title: Stories of Hope date: 2023-02-26T09:00:00+00:00 author: Rosa Hutchings canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home" section: Pages --- Jesus calls us to follow Him, and this involves commitment in all aspects of our lives. He calls us to live for Him in the workplace, which for many of us is where we interact most with those who do not yet know Him. We are to live as salt and light, talking with our colleagues about Jesus, influencing our organisations and encouraging integrity in how the organisation behaves. None of this is easy, but this is our calling to live for Jesus at work. These four resources seek to inspire and equip Christians to faithfully live for Jesus in their workplaces. The resources include tips for sharing the gospel and information on their legal rights and freedoms in the work context as well as tackle conscience issues Christians may face in the workplace, and where to seek support and accountability. God continues to move powerfully through you. You have continued to look out for fellow believers and those who do not know Jesus personally. Good news has been proclaimed in word and deed to communities across the UK and lives have been touched and transformed by His work. This collection of stories is a snapshot of God’s kingdom work on earth through His partnership with us as His people, His church. ### Stories of Hope report series ##### [ ![Stories of Hope: Cost of Living](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) ![Website card Stories of hope cost of living](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Website-card-template-5.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-cost-of-living) [#### Stories of Hope: Cost of Living ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-cost-of-living) How the church is bringing hope to communities across the UK during this cost of living crisis [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-cost-of-living) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-cost-of-living) [ ![Stories of Hope: addiction recovery](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) ![Stewart m MA Md UKT0b Hk unsplash 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/stewart-m-MAMdUKT0bHk-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery) [#### Stories of Hope: addiction recovery ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery) This report highlights the magnitude of work by Christians and churches to tackle addiction across Scotland [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery) [ ![Stories of Hope Wales](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) ![Sprouts g821187f50 1920](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/sprouts-g821187f50_1920_2022-03-28-102659_sypl.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-wales) [#### Stories of Hope Wales ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-wales) The Stories of Hope report shows the impact churches in Wales had in their communities during lockdown [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-wales) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-wales) [ ![Stories of Hope Scotland](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) ![Food Bank](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-scotland) [#### Stories of Hope Scotland ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-scotland) The Stories of Hope report shows the impact churches in Scotland had in their communities during lockdown [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-scotland) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope-scotland) [ ![Stories of Hope in a year of challenge](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) ![Stories of hope coronavirus](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/stories-of-hope-coronavirus.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope) [#### Stories of Hope in a year of challenge ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope) Throughout history we have seen God use His people to bring hope in the midst of great hardship. 2020 has been no exception. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/stories-of-hope-home/stories-of-hope) --- ### Articles: ##### Learn how evangelical churches and organisations are making a difference across the UK [ ![MSPs set to debate Stories of Hope](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/stories-of-hope-coronavirus.jpg) ![Stories of hope coronavirus](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/stories-of-hope-coronavirus.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/msps-set-to-debate-stories-of-hope) [#### MSPs set to debate Stories of Hope ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/msps-set-to-debate-stories-of-hope) The upcoming debate is an opportunity to highlight the significant positive impact churches across Scotland have had in their communities during lockdown 17 March 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/msps-set-to-debate-stories-of-hope) [ ![Stories of Hope 2: Welcome to the series](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](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/erika-giraud-7KhbREQPFD4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-2-gods-love-shown-through-his-people-2) [#### Stories of Hope 2: Welcome to the series ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-2-gods-love-shown-through-his-people-2) God continues to show His love through His people – dive into our new six-part series and be inspired by stories from across the UK church [ ![Anna Seevaratnam](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/anna-seevaratnam) [ Anna Seevaratnam ](/author/anna-seevaratnam) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-2-gods-love-shown-through-his-people-2) [ ![Stories of hope: Ps&Gs Church Edinburgh](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) ![Edinburgh Street](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/euan-carmichael-4qDjoVelUeQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-psgs-church-edinburgh) [#### Stories of hope: Ps&Gs Church Edinburgh ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-psgs-church-edinburgh) Dave Richards, rector at St Paul's and St George's Church in Edinburgh, shares how the church is still active and creatively engaging people in lockdown [ ![Christine Uhlig](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/christine-uhlig) [ Christine Uhlig ](/author/christine-uhlig) 09 June 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-psgs-church-edinburgh) [ ![Over 200,000 stories of hope during lockdown](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) ![Food Bank](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) [#### Over 200,000 stories of hope during lockdown ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) The Stories of Hope report shows the huge impact churches have had in delivering support and responding to the needs of their communities during lockdown 06 December 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) [ ![Stories of Hope: addiction recovery report presented at Scottish parliament](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) ![Fred Drummond presenting at Holyrood, Parliament](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design_2022-06-08-140435_ajzn.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery-report-presented-at-scottish-parliament) [#### Stories of Hope: addiction recovery report presented at Scottish parliament ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery-report-presented-at-scottish-parliament) Celebrating the work of Christians and churches who are helping thousands recover from addiction [ ![James Loney](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/james-loney) [ James Loney ](/author/james-loney) 08 June 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/stories-of-hope-addiction-recovery-report-presented-at-scottish-parliament) [ ![Hope from altar to kitchen table](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) ![9 BBF1 F4 F CD77 4138 B08 A 49848 FBEE669](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/9BBF1F4F-CD77-4138-B08A-49848FBEE669.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-from-the-altar-to-the-kitchen-table) [#### Hope from altar to kitchen table ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-from-the-altar-to-the-kitchen-table) Sharing food builds bridges with those inside and out of church – here's our story [ ![Hope 15:13](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/hope-1513) [ Hope 15:13 ](/author/hope-1513) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-from-the-altar-to-the-kitchen-table) [ ![Hope for asylum seekers](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) ![BF105800 0 AC0 4 DD3 BC96 88 D2 BE781 F21](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/BF105800-0AC0-4DD3-BC96-88D2BE781F21.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-asylum-seekers) [#### Hope for asylum seekers ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-asylum-seekers) When 350 asylum seekers arrived in Stockport, our council called us to help... [ ![Stockport Baptist](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/stockport-baptist) [ Stockport Baptist ](/author/stockport-baptist) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-asylum-seekers) [ ![Hope in Wales](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) ![DD877313 F6 F3 4 B54 9 AC7 2 E81 B0 E0 BD01](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DD877313-F6F3-4B54-9AC7-2E81B0E0BD01.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-in-wales) [#### Hope in Wales ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-in-wales) Restoration and great "advent-ures": how churches in Wales are sharing Christ's love [ ![Vineyard Cardiff et al](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/vineyard-church-cardiff-and-lighthouse-church-llangefni) [ Vineyard Cardiff et al ](/author/vineyard-church-cardiff-and-lighthouse-church-llangefni) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-in-wales) [ ![Hope for the 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) ![73388 EDB 1255 4255 B637 802 D2 BFD4902](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/73388EDB-1255-4255-B637-802D2BFD4902.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-harvest) [#### Hope for the harvest ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-harvest) Our hope has grown as we’ve sown seeds of the gospel in places we never thought possible [ ![The Journey Church, Manchester](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/the-journey-church-manchester) [ The Journey Church, Manchester ](/author/the-journey-church-manchester) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-harvest) [ ![Hope through the arts](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) ![72 E296 A3 B247 4711 844 F 65 FA2 DF67033](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/72E296A3-B247-4711-844F-65FA2DF67033.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-through-the-arts) [#### Hope through the arts ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-through-the-arts) The art club supporting mental wellbeing and helping people connect with God [ ![Liz Waugh McManus](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/liz-waugh-mcmanus) [ Liz Waugh McManus ](/author/liz-waugh-mcmanus) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-through-the-arts) [ ![Hope for the hungry](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 qvzj G2p F4b E unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-hungry) [#### Hope for the hungry ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-hungry) As we partnered in faith, God was able to use our small service and multiply it... [ ![Asian Concern](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/asian-concern) [ Asian Concern ](/author/asian-concern) 11 February 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/hope-for-the-hungry)