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NOW CLOSED: Briefing on Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill
The Northern Ireland Green Party Leader, Claire Bailey MLA, has brought a Private Members Bill before the Assembly which seeks to implement what are referred to as ‘safe access zones’, also known as buffer or exclusion zones, outside premises that deliver services related to the provision of…
2022: West Africa set to become hotspot for Christian persecution
Sahel Islamist extremists are gaining ground, not only in Nigeria, but also in the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, jihadists targeted Christians in the north of the country in 2021, forcing churches to close and meet in secret. Attacks ranged from bombings, killings,…
Andrew Boyd
Polyphonic God online launch event
In Polyphonic God, theologians and practitioners together contend that intercultural churches are significant in multicultural British society, and serve to create a counter-cultural kingdom narrative demonstrating how we can find unity in the midst of diversity and how this can enrich the lives of…
Keep Calm and Carry On
Because many of the claims being made in the promotional material are claims that echo the gospel message we would proclaim, choosing to take the argument to Tommy Robinson requires enormous subtlety. This is very difficult to achieve in a response that is both in-the-moment and headline-grabbing.…
Helen Paynter
Session two: Distinctive Christian leadership
In this session you'll be thinking about what distinguishes Christ-like leaders from worldly leaders. Watch the accompanying videos from Celia Apeagyei-Collins and Ayo Afolabi.
Transforming Scotland: update on Public Leader: Scotland 2019
The 24 hours that we spent together, which was themed Transforming Scotland, were packed with helpful teaching, practical seminars and personal testimonies from Christian public leaders. Among those who spoke were Brian Souter, the founder of the Stagecoach Group; Dave Richards, rector of St Paul’s…
Scottish Government responds to Evangelical Alliance joint letter
We were delighted by the positive response from the Government. Aileen Campbell, cabinet secretary for communities and local government (directly responsible for faith and belief), wrote back to us, thanking Scotland’s faith communities for how they have provided support for the most vulnerable and…
Chris Ringland
How the Reformation Changed Society
If we believe that all human beings are created equal, that they are free to act according to conscience, to speak freely, to be treated fairly before the law; if we believe that rulers should obey the same laws as their subjects, that oppression should be resisted; that leaders should be held…
Highlights from the Christianity, climate and race event
In light of the recent IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report warning us that people have caused unprecedented and irreversible change to the climate, coupled with the social outrage resulting from the death of George Floyd, the church is strongly urged to consider: What might God…
Carla Jacobs
Public Leader network and community
The journey of leadership isn’t meant to be walked alone. That’s why we’ve created multiple ways for you to engage with our vibrant community—before, during, and after the programme. Whether you’re exploring Public Leader for the first time, currently participating, or part of our alumni, there’s…
Scripture Union: Light Party Pack
Halloween presents a great opportunity for us to engage with our communities and to share the good news of Jesus. This could be a Light Party at your church or it could be a small gathering in your home for the families in your street. Let's think about who needs to hear the good news and how we…
Public Leader Scotland: Back for our fifth year
Our vision for Public Leadership here at the Evangelical Alliance is to transform our four nations of the UK over the next 30 years through having a generation of Christians leaders living out their public faith by being true salt and light in their work across all sectors. We believe these…
Chris Ringland
Christian politicians share how faith impacts their work
"Christians should take a lead in not taking a cynical view of politics, but be more politically informed of all the decisions in the round" – David Burrowes As onlookers to the Punch and Judy of Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions or the endless news cycles of another political failure at the…
Alicia Edmund
Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis
The judgment has prompted concern and questions among many Christians. Yet this moment, while undeniably challenging, is also an important opportunity. The Evangelical Alliance is encouraging Christians not to panic, but to engage with confidence, clarity and grace.
Peter Lynas
