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Making ethical decisions that value human life webinar
Lives and livelihoods are at urgent risk and a vaccine protecting us from COVID-19 appears to offer hope of recovery for both. So the imminent mass-roll out of a vaccine looks like good and welcome news! Yes? Hopefully so, but many people continue to ask questions and raise concerns about the…
Advice for churches on how to meet safely
As different parts of the UK enter and exit lockdowns, the restrictions on churches regularly change. The information below is correct to the best of our knowledge on 2 December 2020.
Church, stand up and stand out this Christmas
As we reach the end of a difficult year, uncertain of what lies ahead, I can think of few better ways to call us to press on this Christmas than the emboldening words of the prophet Isaiah: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the…
Dayalan Mahesan
Considering Transgender
Transgender is regularly on the media, is becoming a more contentious issue in sport and schools are scrambling to draft policies to cover it. In the midst of the cultural conversations, those struggling with gender dysphoria often get lost. The Evangelical Alliance has launched its resource…
Think Friday: A vaccine is coming!
INPUT VIDEO Global attention this week has focused on the approval of a vaccine for COVID-19 in the UK. It is early days but this seems like amazing news which could help save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Many questions have been raised about the vaccine - and not just from…
What would better government engagement with faith groups look like?
This wide-ranging review is an excellent opportunity to raise concerns about how efforts to support, understand and interact with faith communities have not always succeeded but to also highlight good practice and promote better long-term engagement. The Evangelical Alliance is responding to the…
Danny Webster
Ashers #Everyone Wins
It’s been a long time coming, but finally we have the icing on the cake. A decision from the Supreme Court that reminds us of the importance of freedom of conscience, belief and expression for everyone. Ashers took issue with the message on the cake, not the customer and the Supreme Court has…
The Good Friday Agreement- 20 Years On
20 years ago today, the people of Northern Ireland voted on the Good Friday Agreement in a referendum. A few weeks ago, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, we asked three local MLA'S from across the political spectrum, to reflect on the impact of the agreement.…
What Is An Evangelical?
Names matter. Language must have meaning to be of any use, even in a post-truth society. Evangelical is becoming a contested term - rejected by some and stretched to breaking point by others. Evangelical support for Trump has caused many in the U.S. to be wary of the term. At the same time Rob…
After 10 years as director of advocacy, Dr David Landrum is leaving the Evangelical Alliance
After 10 years as director of advocacy, Dr David Landrum is leaving the Evangelical Alliance to take up the role as director of advocacy and public affairs at Open Doors UK and Ireland. During his time at the Evangelical Alliance Dr Landrum has been instrumental in establishing the charity’s…
Barriers to entry, and participation
So much in church ministry and worship has changed since that gathering; and these changes, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, have brought to the fore Christians with disabilities or additional needs and their access to church life. Accessibility has long been a challenge for the church. One…
Naomi Osinnowo
Five ways to worship God as a family
The incredible news is that God hasn’t changed, and although church may look different, parents have an amazing opportunity to help their children worship God in everyday moments of life. Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:16-17 that worship is so much more than singing; it’s about giving thanks to…
Claire Burton
The Ockenden Review
The review, chaired by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, uncovered a pattern of repeated serious harm to mothers and babies. The report looked into 250 cases – out of nearly 2,000 identified between 2000-2019 – and has called for urgent and sweeping changes to improve safety in maternity services for…
Jo Evans
Being Human S2E04
The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted so many of our personal liberties and limited our daily choices. Does that mean we are no longer free? Join hosts Peter and Jo in this week’s episode of Being Human as we look at a foundational God story of what it means to have freedom. The great novelists…
NOW CLOSED: Responding to the Law Commission’s review of wedding ceremonies
Among the principle changes proposed is to allow religious organisations other than the Church of England and the Church in Wales to nominate officiants who can legally conduct ceremonies. The Evangelical Alliance sees the shift from the venue being registered for weddings, to the officiant from an…
