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What’s happening with RSE in Northen Ireland – A quick take bringing you up to date
VIDEO: David Smyth (Head of Evangelical Alliance, NI) talks about changes to RSE and how you can respond.
*NOW CLOSED* Northern Ireland's Relationships and Sexuality Education is changing
Head of Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland, David Smyth, provides an overview of changes to RSE in Northern Ireland and how you can respond to the consultation
Northern Ireland
We serve and represent churches, organisations and individuals across Northern Ireland, encouraging churches to work together in evangelism and social action.We believe that together, we can see Northern Ireland transformed with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Hope in Northern Ireland: past, present and future
It may seem a strange time to write about ‘hope’ in relation to Northern Ireland. Despite a period of relative stability, in recent months the dominant media narrative has turned much more negative. At the time of writing, the Northern Ireland Assembly has not sat in Stormont for months, and…
Heather Tomlinson
Syria, hope and forgiveness
The Independent reports that at least 30 British children are living with their mothers in refugee camps in northern Syria, often in poor conditions. The Government’s decision follows controversy around Shamima Begum, which I wrote about here This fresh decision has reopened the debate. No one…
John Coleby
Peter Lynas becomes Evangelical Alliance UK director
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Peter Lynas as its UK director. In this role he will work alongside new CEO Gavin Calver, championing the voice of evangelicals to the media and across the four nations, while bringing leadership to the core areas of advocacy, mission and unity within the…
Speaking with and for the most vulnerable
On Wednesday, the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland appeared at the Northern Ireland Education Committee alongside the National Autistic Society to advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in society. You can watch Donna, head of church and mission, giving evidence here and the BBC…
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
Let us pray for the Ukraine crisis
Join us in prayer for the escalating invasion of Ukraine by Russia
An Open Letter: Responding to the Cost-of-Living Crisis together
25th August 2022 Dear MLA, We, the undersigned leaders and organisations, are representatives from a breadth of churches and Christian faith-based charities in Northern Ireland. We are writing to you as part of ongoing efforts to help create a united church voice in response to the ever-growing…
Open letter to the NI Secretary of State, from the Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty NI
Dear Secretary of State, 21 June 2023 Open letter of concern We write to express our deepening concerns about the proposed budget cuts following the 2023/4 budget announcements. As a united voice from Christian organisations, our faith motivates us to care for our neighbour and especially the most…
50% of people in Northern Ireland describe themselves as a practising Christian and one in five consider themselves to be evangelical
The results of the Northern Ireland survey revealed a stark contrast with the 2021 census of England and Wales, which revealed that less than half of the population would describe themselves as Christian and more would class themselves as having no religion other than being Christian. A new report…
Spotlight: our Northern Ireland team
Meet the team We are based in Belfast and our team consists of David Smyth, head of Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland, Danielle McElhinney, our public policy officer, myself, and our newest team member Laura Coey, our church engagement co-ordinator. Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives UK lead is also…
Lisa Barr
Time to Talk... about sexuality
Do you find it challenging to discuss topics like sexuality, relationships, or consent with young people? 'Time to Talk' is here to equip parents, youth leaders, and ministry workers to have confident, meaningful conversations about relationships and sex education. Catch up on our insightful…
