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Let your MP know attempts to decriminalise abortion puts women and unborn children at greater risk
The advocacy team here at the Evangelical Alliance, have briefed parliamentarians ahead of the vote, stating the importance of the law in protecting the pregnant woman and the unborn child. We have also set out alternative pro-life affirming policies and practices in maternity units that could…
Alicia Edmund
God Unborn: Mary said yes
When Mary said yes to God the Father, to be the mother of God the Son, it was the fulfilment of a promise from God that reached back to the garden of Eden. In Genesis 3:15, God promised salvation and redemption of the Fall. God’s plan was for “the seed of the woman” to conquer evil and that first…
Romance is entering a new era. What might the church have to offer it?
Amidst our hyper-digital age, the tide appears to be turning on the reign of online dating. Despite radically changing the art of modern romance after exploding onto the scene in the early 2010s, today apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are all reporting a steady decline in users. Branded as an…
Emma Sowden
Respond to the Scottish Government's consultation on conversion practices
We will respond to the consultation on behalf of our whole membership, but want you to add your voice to ours. The consultation is available at: Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space The deadline is 2 April 2024. We acknowledge the…
I didn’t think churches would talk about loneliness – but I’ve been blown away
At the end of last year, the World Health Organisation declared that loneliness is a ‘global public health concern.’ For many in our world, this is a matter of life and death. The global phenomenon of loneliness is everywhere – even in our churches. At their best, churches are glorious crucibles of…
Phil Knox
God Unborn: Mary said yes
As Christians, we celebrate God’s Incarnation in the person of Jesus. And for over 1,600 years, some church traditions have set aside a day at the end of March to celebrate that truth. In our celebration of God’s Incarnation, we rejoice in two awesome and connected truths: first, that God the Son…
Dawn McAvoy
Children’s Mental Health Week: bringing hope to the crisis
“At school, I didn’t want to come because I kept getting bullied almost every day,” says Charles. “I was getting more angry and reactive,” he continues. “If someone said something mean about me, I would get physical and punch them or kick them. I was getting in trouble more than other people but I…
Tim Morfin
The Lord's Prayer Lent devotional
Lent is a time of fasting and prayer, so we are delving into the wisdom, framing, and words of the Lord's prayer to see what it teaches us as we reflect and refocus on God in the lead up to Easter. Written by Fred Drummond, our director of Scotland and of prayer.
Nicodemus: Foundational Specialist Mentoring Course
This course from Nicodemus aims to equip you with core skills to lead people in progressive mentoring relationships, and ultimately see people become disciples of Jesus. This course from Nicodemus equips you with core skills to lead people in progressive mentoring relationships and ultimately see…
Nicodemus: 7 free resources for working with young people
Churches can use these free resources to equip mentors, guide young people and support parents and carers. They are intended to be an aid in a trusted relationship between a mentor and mentee. Ladder GoalsManaging EmotionsWho am I?Self-consciousnessYour Safe PlaceDealing with ChangeSelf-care Tips…
Launch Day: Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty in Northern Ireland
Over the past 18 months, we have gathered together leaders from a broad range of Christian churches and organisations to collaborate and address poverty's impact on local communities. Our efforts include engaging with political representatives, expressing concerns to the NI Secretary of State about…
Danielle McElhinney
Discipling Gen Z: help, we’ve forgotten how to connect
My peers are out working, studying, or doing a bit of both – in other words, we’re in environments that are overtly social. Add to this the fact that our social lives extend far beyond our immediate physical world – we live just as much in the digital space, following people on Instagram or TikTok…
Katherine Brown
50% of people in Northern Ireland describe themselves as a practising Christian and one in five consider themselves to be evangelical
The results of the Northern Ireland survey revealed a stark contrast with the 2021 census of England and Wales, which revealed that less than half of the population would describe themselves as Christian and more would class themselves as having no religion other than being Christian. A new report…
Northern Ireland: Who are the good news people?
The 2021 census data for England and Wales shows that 46% of the population identify as Christian, significantly less that the 59% reported just ten years previously. The results for Northern Ireland are, however, very different, with 80% of people here still identifying as Christian. Global…
David Smyth
