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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
Evangelical Alliance responds to result of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill vote
Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, said: “I’m deeply disappointed parliament has voted to progress this bill to legalise assisted suicide. This is the biggest proposed change to our social fabric in a generation. Over recent weeks we have stood side by side with other faith groups,…
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…
Assisted dying law – what comes next?
By 330 votes to 275, following less than five hours of debate, the vote split traditional party divisions to back the proposed bill to permit assisted dying. It was notable that as the vote tally was read out in the chamber of the House of Commons there was not the customary cheering when votes are…
Danny Webster
Fast fashion: does our relationship with clothing reveal an identity crisis?
Gaining millions of views online and the rise of “clothing hauls” on TikTok and Instagram have started to normalise the overconsumption of fashion. These social media videos often involve showcasing huge amounts of clothing, concerningly low-price tags and are usually purchased from brands with…
Lydia Gilbertson
A Christmas story of grace, compassion and friendship
Looking back, I’m surprised we didn’t drive our bandmaster Mr Williams to despair! In some people’s eyes, we were no doubt two annoying young teenage boys who weren’t taking the music seriously enough, potentially wrecking the reputation of the brass band. But somehow Mr Williams managed to…
Tim Rowlands
VAT increases on private schools’ fees spark legal challenges
The pledge to remove the VAT exemption and eligibility for business rates and charitable rates relief for private schools was outlined in the Labour Party Manifesto. In the chancellor’s budget she stated that 94% of children in the UK are attending a state school, and therefore the government’s…
Abbey Furmedge
God has been faithful in 2024, and the advocacy team are believing for more breakthroughs in 2025
2024 has been a challenging year for the advocacy team. We have had to navigate an evolving policy agenda along with highly emotive issues, such as end of life care and proposals to legalise assisted dying – yet God has been our refuge and strength throughout. We have known His encouragement and…
Alicia Edmund
From debt to destiny: my journey from financial blues to money coach
New research shows that many are already worrying about being able to afford essential items, and the weight of financial anxiety can feel especially heavy right now. But for me, January now marks a time of reflection, gratitude, and a passion to help others navigate the same financial challenges I…
Sue Johnson
Celebrity culture might make it easier to talk about Jesus
Grimes, Nala Ray, Russell Brand, Andrew Huberman, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Niall Ferguson, and Tom Holland are just a few of the high-profile individuals who publicly explored or converted to Christianity in 2024. Each of them has a unique story: from an academic fascination with Christianity as the…
Katherine Brown
Relationships Matter: Course
Welcome to Relationships Matter Join Katherine, Damilola and Peter from the Being Human team as they explore what the Bible says about sexuality and same-sex relationships. This seven-session course is designed to deepen our understanding of what the Bible says about sex, sexuality and same-sex…
Relationships Matter: Affirmations and resources
Relationships are critical to what it is to be human. At the centre of the universe is God in relationship – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Human beings are made in the image of God, created male and female. All of us, as image bearers, are made for relationships – with God and with each other. It is…
