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Why should Christians care about the Cass Review?
The report concludes that “gender medicine for children and young people is built on shaky foundations” and is “remarkably weak” evidence on medical interventions. Dr Cass found the "toxicity" of the debate around gender meant professionals were "afraid" to openly discuss their views even as the…
Peter Lynas
Church and policymakers unite in parliament to talk cost of living
More than 60 individuals representing government departments, parliamentarians and poverty relief organisations came together at Portcullis House, to hear about the compassionate and creative ways churches are providing support to those most in need. The night was a mix of presentations, opening…
Alicia Edmund
IDOP: The global church: persecuted but still growing
In his second ever trip to the UK, Bishop Efraim Tendero, secretary general and chief executive officer of the WEA, visited the Evangelical Alliance’s resource centre in London for the very first time. There, I had the opportunity to speak with him about the international church, what the WEA is…
Naomi Osinnowo
7 conversations your church needs to have to reach young adults
A suite of resources to help your church reach, engage and disciple 20s and 30s
How social media changed the game for 40acts
Living generously in our society is counter-cultural. Even the tradition of giving up something for Lent had become slightly self-righteous. 40acts, which was founded by Christian charity Stewardship, is about more than just taking part in a challenge to say, “we did it!”. It’s about changing a…
Kezia Owusu-Yianoma
Will you go screen free for persecuted Christians?
This is a massive challenge to the church. Young people can see when we’re not invested or passionate. They don’t want to be talked down to. They want something that is real and genuine, especially when it comes to faith. As parents, youth leaders or church workers, we often complain that young…
Naomi Allen
CCND: “Let's unite and say no to nuclear”
These are the words of Russell Whiting, development manager at Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Christian CND). In this interview, he reveals that after becoming a Christian, he reviewed his outlook on different life issues and, “scared” by the potential threat of nuclear weapons,…
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa
Church leader: "Our unity changes the spiritual atmosphere"
The apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of the church as the body of Christ, with Jesus Himself as the head. For those who have been Christ-followers for a while, His words will be well known, but sometimes the plain truth can be lost in our familiarity. Let’s read these words as though, perhaps,…
Steve Uppal
Panel discussion: How can we do children's ministry in a pandemic?
Our Changing Church: autumn survey found that more than three out of 10 church leaders are not currently running any children’s work. Hear from children’s ministry leaders and others online as they share experiences and ideas about how to do children’s ministry, no matter what. Helpful resources:…
Evangelical Alliance granted core participant status in Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
The Evangelical Alliance has been granted core participant status in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) investigation regarding child protection in religious organisations and settings. “We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with this important and much needed…
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
Church and government need to work together to tackle cost of living crisis
The Evangelical Alliance and Christians Against Poverty call on the new prime minister to do more for the poorest households in our society. In this cost of living crisis thousands of churches across the UK are providing support for their communities in compassionate and creative ways. These…
Launch Day: Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty in Northern Ireland
Over the past 18 months, we have gathered together leaders from a broad range of Christian churches and organisations to collaborate and address poverty's impact on local communities. Our efforts include engaging with political representatives, expressing concerns to the NI Secretary of State about…
Danielle McElhinney
Racial justice: Looking back as we look forward
This 400-year period, from the 16th to the 19th century, saw slave traders, many Britons among them, transport millions of enslaved Africans to the Americas, mainly. Millions died along the way. Large numbers died upon arrival. Many survived and, with their descendants, went on to make a huge…
Naomi Osinnowo
7 crucial "levelling up missions" the church needs to know about
At the beginning of February, the UK government published their 332-page white paper on levelling up, detailing the regional inequalities that exist throughout the UK and the policies that they are putting in place in attempt to eradicate these. The main feature of the paper is 12 missions,…
Nicola Martin
