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Is God's creation still in crisis?
Some years ago, when I was working for the library service in London, I remember a conversation with a young woman who was concerned about the environment, and such issues as global warming and climate change. Louise told me that she had been brought up in the church, but when she raised her…
Graham Hedges
Use your voice in public life
How can I make a difference by speaking up and speaking out? We live in a time when our words and actions as Christians, are under more scrutiny than ever before. ‘Cancel culture’ and individualism are prevalent in today’s society and as a result it can feel like an easier option to withhold our…
NOW CLOSED: Relationships and Sex Education consultation
The government is currently consulting on significant changes to the teaching of the new Relationships Education (RE) curriculum in all primary schools and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum in all secondary schools in England. We believe high-quality RE and RSE requires parental…
Ashers Bakery – when the icing sugar has settled
On Wednesday, 10 October the Supreme Court in London delivered judgment in the now famous Ashers bakery case. It is the latest and perhaps final twist in the case, which began four-and-a-half years ago when a man walked into Daniel and Amy McArthur’s bakery and asked for a cake with the message…
David Smyth
Ministry combo is good news for families UK-wide
Why has Who Let the Dads Out? become part of Care for the Family? And what are the advantages of this handover? This is such a good question, especially as Who Let the Dads Out? has definitely blossomed as a result of being part of the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) since 2012, growing in terms of…
Tony Sharp
Climate change: the devil isn't in the detail but many key issues are
It was announced recently that summer 2018 has been the warmest on record in England. Weather and climate are not equivalent, so weather extremes do not necessarily indicate climate change. But, in this case, meteorologists state that this summer’s heat supports evidence of a long-term warming…
Nick Holloway
Churches back Tracey Crouch over delay in FOBT limits
Leaders of churches and Christian organisations have spoken out in support of Tracey Crouch following her resignation as the minister responsible for gambling. The government have delayed introducing a £2 limit on FOBTs until October 2019. Following a wide ranging consultation the government…
More to the Christmas story than meets the eye?
We all love the nativity story, but has it become so familiar that we stop hearing it? This year, a detective mouse is on the case and provides a different perspective on the story that changed everything. The Mystery of the New Noisy Neighbour is based on an inquisitive mouse who slowly discovers…
Ryan Haylock
A legacy of generosity
As long-standing and committed members of the Evangelical Alliance since 1986, Trevor and Celia generously decided to support the charity through regular donations and a legacy gift. Living in the South West, Trevor and Celia have always felt comforted and reassured knowing that a Christian…
Lizzie Thomson
God's creatures count in Christ
The UK has long been considered a nation of animal lovers and millions of Christians are among these ranks. Yet rather like other British interests such as football, Doctor Who, incessant queueing and soap operas, animals are rarely thought of as a faith concern which we expect to hear discussed…
Daryl Booth
Mission Possible – achieving success in mission
During the year, we monitored and evaluated more than 1,500 projects and activities aimed at reaching children and young people who don’t go to church (estimated to be around 95 per cent of under 18s in England and Wales), with the aim of understanding the key factors that contribute to success in…
Ben Poch
The Christmas story – a gift for all
A prominent image that comes through any modern-day Nativity story is of Jesus being born in a stable. Luke 2:7 tells us that Mary wrapped her firstborn son and laid Him in a manger because, “there was no guest room available for them”. Essentially, Jesus’ young parents were turned away from…
Matt Currey
NOW CLOSED: Share your experience of life as a Christian in the UK
The inquiry into ‘Being a Christian in the UK Today’, led by the Christians in Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Group, seeks to explore the experience of Christians in the UK in 2018. In particular we are concerned with how living out Christian faith interacts with public institutions such as…
Top tips for an ethical Christmas
Start small To create long-lasting change in any area, it’s key not to start everything at once. When God changes things in us, He is slow and gentle, drawing us towards intimacy with Him and a better way of living. The same should be true in our walk towards loving His creation better. You could…
Eve Paterson
Young, ambitious and just
Saving lives What would you do if you had to choose between an alcoholic or past drug user and a baby? That’s the reality researchers in my field face. As a PhD student who specialises in organ transplantation, I’ve witnessed the life of one person being ranked more highly than another. We depend…
Naomi Osinnowo
