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Is death the ultimate human choice?
We live in a culture that has all too often reduced human life to functionality and usefulness. But what happens when you can no longer contribute to society? Do you still have purpose? We live in a society that is particularly focused on the individual. One campaign group has called itself ‘My…
Peter Lynas
New statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – here’s what you need to know
It is essential that we all read this briefing, and it is vital that trustees, senior leadership teams and those with management responsibilities collectively discern and take action appropriate to your ministry or work context. The legal change applies to churches, businesses and charities.
Alicia Edmund
Gen Z, it's time to engage with the new government
The conversation enabled the young people to share their experiences and the various obstacles they have overcome. The prime minister recognised the importance of listening to the voices of those with lived experience and that young people are the experts on what it is like to navigate their…
Zanna Meynell
COP29: Is climate change a Christian issue?
For Christians, this gathering is not just a political event but an opportunity to engage in prayer and action as we respond to the pressing issue of climate change. God calls us to be stewards of creation, showing love and compassion to those most affected by environmental crises. As…
Laura Young
President-Elect Trump: how we still haven’t learnt how to listen
The exiled pregnant slave girl Hagar is the only person in scripture to directly give God a name. As He comes near to her in the desert wilderness and talks to her about her future and the future of her unborn son, she names Him El Roi – the God who sees me (Genesis 16:13). To be seen is a powerful…
Jo Frost
Parliament set to debate and vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley, (pictured above) presented the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in parliament for first reading on 16 October. In principle the bill seeks to “allow adults who are terminally ill the right to request and seek assistance to end their own life,…
Alicia Edmund
What’s wrong with a bill seeking to introduce assisted suicide?
While the bill title does not reference assisted suicide, and campaigners prefer to talk about assisted dying, the detail of the legislation betrays that. This is about introducing assisted suicide – it amends the Suicide Act (1961) to allow circumstances where it is permitted to assist someone to…
Danny Webster
Take your generosity to a new level this month
After years of seeing the power of generosity as a financial adviser, ordained minister and fundraiser, this is an area is I am hugely passionate about, and after some miraculous God prompting, I have written a book, with the invaluable input of a multi-denominational survey, on this subject. It is…
Rev Wendy Pawsey
“Our history shows us the power of prayer”
Marlin and Barbara had been missionaries in Pakistan and India. They spoke Punjabi, the language of many of the newcomers, and understood their culture, so they were entrusted with the work. They settled in the city with their six young children. Two years after their arrival, in December 1974,…
Ramesh Malhan
Will Ozempic help us live life to the full?
Semaglutide, more commonly known as Ozempic or Wegovy, is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity (Wegovy). It works by suppressing appetite and regulating blood sugar levels. Approved for medical use in the US in 2017 (and in the UK in 2019), it hit the headlines in the UK two…
Damilola Makinde
Prayer concerning the assisted dying bill
As MPs prepare to vote, join us in praying for God's will to be done
Three lessons from my first three months at Evangelical Alliance
In September, I started the Evangelical Alliance graduate scheme as a Northern Ireland associate. As I reflect on my first three months in the role, I’m struck by how much I’ve learned in such a short time. Being immersed in the values, mission, and daily work of the Evangelical Alliance has…
Emily Hutchinson
Visions of Justice and Hope
Watch our video below Israel and Gavin introduce Visions of Justice and Hope, a resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity.
Can we dare to have a vision of justice and hope?
Tackling colonisation From a Christian perspective, tackling colonisation starts with the awareness that for a long time our understanding of mission was shaped by the context of colonisation and the complicity of European missions in that process. The consequence was that mission was colonised.…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
One People Commission launches new resource: Visions of Justice and Hope
A new resource by the One People Commission and South Asian Forum launches today. Visions of Justice and Hope explores one of the most contested cultural questions of our time: What does it mean to be human and a Person of Colour? Complete with a small group study guide, Visions of Justice and Hope…
