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Have your say on the government’s new ‘gender-questioning’ guidance for children and young people in education
The Evangelical Alliance have engaged in conversations around gender identity for years and have worked to equip parents and carers to have constructive conversations with their children about relationships, sex and identity. Our Time to talk: Talking about our bodies webinar series was produced to…
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
Speaking up in public life in 2024: we need your voice
For the Evangelical Alliance, a number of issues have climbed onto the parliamentary calendar all at the same time. This means that the first part of 2024 is an unusually busy time for us, and also a time when we will be asking more than we normally do of you, as members, to use your voice. In the…
Danny Webster
God Unborn: Nine months between the angel and the manger
With this series of resources, we invite you to join with us in thinking about what that truth means, about God’s heart for both lives in pregnancy, and how we understand our place in His design.
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…
Meet three South Asian young adults in ministry
We feel inspired and encouraged that God is moving through different ministries and people. Below are some amazing stories of God at work in the simplicity of everyday life. I hope you will be as encouraged by them as we are!
Rani Joshi
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: Child Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Awareness Course
Being aware of the signs of child sexual exploitation, gangs and grooming can help a mentor to recognise that an individual is in danger of, or is involved in, these types of activities, and suggests access to help that can prevent people from living with long-term pain and suffering. This helpful,…
Nicodemus: Community Analysis Course
The aim of this course is to support churches to analyse the needs of their community. This is a great opportunity for the local church to engage with their community in a positive way. Material is accessed online for a minimum of 18 months so participants can learn at their pace, at a time they…
