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Hope in Ukraine: Inna and the Bibles
Throughout the war, Hope Lebedyn has been blessed to have been able to distribute Bibles in partnership with Biblica, Ukraine Bible Society, Zondervan (Jesus Story Book Bible) and the Pocket Testament League, which we helped to produce the first gospel of John in Ukrainian (right at the start of…
Peter Martin
Hope in Ukraine: Margerite, her grandmother and youth camp
Our camps are for children and youth of all ages and run throughout the year, alongside weekend children’s clubs and youth groups. The biggest growth has been with the teenage group (between 40ؘ–80 young people attending). Many are coming to faith and are hungry to study the Bible and know more…
Peter Martin
Hope in Ukraine: The making of a pastor
In 2001, the new Centre Hope Lebedyn started running summer camps. His mother heard about it and enrolled eleven-year-old Bohdan. His mother made him go and his hesitation soon subsided when he saw they had football and games and his involvement was not based on his preconceived ideas about the…
Peter Martin
Hope in Ukraine: Larisa and the orphanage
Larisa committed to helping these children, to show them love and care resulting in her going part-time in her senior role within government. Larisa formed a bond with the Hope Lebedyn team at the centre who gave regular help and support. Every year, food and aid were given along with the usual…
Peter Martin
Education secretary outlines plans to restrict freedoms to home educate
Education policy is devolved in the UK meaning each parliament – Holyrood, Senedd, Stormont and Westminster each legislate, fund and implement policies affecting children from early years through to higher education. The Education Act 1996 states that it is the responsibility of parents to seek…
Alicia Edmund
Care for land is care for neighbour
I remember the frequent little lessons my dad in particular used to give whilst going about his daily farm chores: always close gates properly, leave things as you found them, don’t walk across land without first seeking permission. He repeated these things not to contain my natural curiosity as a…
What does God say about my eating disorder?
Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK, the Christian mental health and wellbeing charity puts it like this: “Eating disorders are not simply about food or weight; they are complex mental health conditions often rooted in deep emotional pain, perfectionism, or a need for control.” I almost lost my fight…
"The Public Leader programme blends aspects of both leadership and faith to equip future leaders"
It is into this challenging and complex moment that Evangelical Alliance invests into Christian leaders across society through our Public Leadership work. We recognise that our world is in desperate need for leaders and that as Christians we are uniquely placed to offer hopeful, humble and secure…
Kieran Turner
Through God’s story, I’ve finally learnt to love my body
It’s hard sometimes to be happy and grateful for the body you have. Some of our bodies have experienced pain or trauma, and we often don't see our bodies as something precious until something goes wrong. The cultural issues So, do our bodies matter? Our culture has conflicting answers to this…
Lydia Gilbertson
What connects generosity and Lent?
A few years ago, I had a mini revelation that got me thinking about Lent in a whole new way. It has to do with the biblical concept of shalom. It’s a multifaceted Hebrew word for ‘peace’ that is rooted in the word ‘shaleim’, which means completion. What does completion have to do with Lent, you…
Annika Greco Thompson
Kim Leadbeater replaces High Court judge with assisted dying review panels
Ahead of the second reading debate and vote last November, Kim Leadbeater argued that the inclusion of the high court judge as part of the assisted dying process meant her bill was the most robust and strongest safeguard in the world. As a result, many MPs were convinced and voted in support for…
Alicia Edmund
Stormont Snapshot – February 2025
Spring is in the air – we have lighter mornings and milder weather. It’s a new season, but what’s new at Stormont? This week in the Assembly, MLAs once again discussed the safety of women and girls in Northern Ireland. It’s an issue that affects every community and concerns all women and it invites…
The Evangelical Alliance releases statement from CEO Gavin Calver, on government’s decision to slash aid to pay for defence spending
Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance said of the decision: “War in Europe has been our reality for the last three years. In that time, the UK has welcomed refugees and sought to help our allies to withstand the aggressions of an invader. Difficult decisions have been made and we are in no…
My prayer for Wales on St David’s Day
Our family moved to Mid Wales, where my husband now leads and pastors a local church. In our first call with our senior pastor, he said that no one wanted to move there. I was shocked because I have always believed that every single community should have a life-giving church that people can be part…
Klara Ferreira
Visions of Justice and Hope
Watch our video below Israel and Rani introduce Visions of Justice and Hope, a resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity.
