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Why are we so obsessed with Harry?
Prince Harry is everywhere. But why it is we seem to care so much? What is it about Harry and Megan that has so captured our imagination? What is with our obsession with all things royal? Could it be that – despite all the power and the privilege – we recognise the humanity of Harry's story? His…
Bishops' proposals depart from orthodox teaching. The Church of England needs our prayers for courage and conviction
To my evangelical brothers and sisters, I wanted to write to you, as a wider family of evangelicals, in this incredibly important moment that we find ourselves in. Like many of us, the Church of England has had a tremendous influence on my discipleship. It has the potential to shape and model to…
Gavin Calver
How to grow faith in a cost of living crisis
People have been going without food and heating as prices rise and even essential living costs have become unaffordable. But in these desperate times, there is a beacon of hope; cutting through the darkness is the light of the UK church. To address the need, churches have been opening their doors…
Ellie Gage
Perspective: Talking Mission & Evangelism
A series of online webinar-style dialogues with Christian leaders to equip you in all things mission and evangelism. It’s time to bring the hope of Jesus to our nation. As we all continue to recover from the pandemic we recognise the immense openness of people in our communities who are seeking to…
The relational God: A prayer for February
A prayer for inspiration, boldness and opportunities to share our faith by how we act in our friendships and everyday encounters
'Always': A prayer for the new year
A special prayer for individuals or churches to thank God for His faithfulness through the ups and downs of 2022, and to ask for His help to be faithful in 2023
Why we need the best of friends
Why friendship, why now? I am convinced God is speaking to His church about this issue. In so many ways, friendship is timeless – we will always reflect the relational nature and design of our Creator. We were made for it. But at the same time, friendship is timely – it is the need of the hour.…
Phil Knox
Equality and Human Rights review survey
The Equality and Human Rights Commission are reviewing how far Britain has come in becoming a fair and equal society, and are calling for evidence to help them understand what is happening across the country. At the Evangelical Alliance, we will be responding to this review, particularly providing…
Both Lives Matter: Church leaders gather in Washington
How it all began About 6 years ago, a number of us from different Christian charities in Northern Ireland were growing increasingly frustrated and grieved about the debate around abortion. Talking publicly (and privately) about abortion has always been difficult. And it should be, because we’re…
David Smyth
Abortion buffer zones – why we must continue to speak out
Clause 9 is one of many controversial proposals in the Bill. In its current form the clause would create a 150-metre “buffer-zone” around all abortion clinics and make it a criminal offence for anyone that seeks to “interfere with a person’s decision to access abortion services”. The argument is…
Alicia Edmund
Five tips for sharing your faith with those in need
The cost of living crisis has meant that the needs of our community have really grown, and we have been receiving far more referrals for help than ever before, who we continue to serve by way of cooked meals, our free drop-in café, shower and laundry facilities, as well as greater advocacy…
Christopher Vaz
C of E and reimagining social care | Being human
Many eyes are currently cast over the Church of England’s bishops after proposals on same-sex marriage. However, amongst the swarm of reactions from both inside and outside of the church, it is important to not take our eyes off other areas of society that need hope-filled reimagining. Catch Peter…
Respond to the consultation to create an apprenticeships framework for Christian ministry in Wales
Are you a potential apprentice? Or a church leader who may become an employer? We want to make it easier for young people to explore ministry, and we need your help with a consultation that is being prepared for the Welsh government. For the past 18 months, we have been exploring what it would look…
Ukraine, one year on: how the UK church can keep doing its part
"Everything has changed for us... It was a nightmare we couldn’t wake up from.” That’s how the Orlov family, from Kherson Oblast, remember the early months of the invasion when they were forced to leave. When they returned, they found their home and village destroyed - but they’re determined to…
Helen Locke
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