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Advent lament: “O come, O come, Emmanuel”
Frustration is building as we slowly contemplate a Christmas, perhaps without loved ones and well-worn traditions. We hear the science and the logic and tell ourselves that needs must; however, we can’t hide forever the emotions this crisis is bringing out in us. Frustration can build to anger and…
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Gaining hope in a year of loss / Ennill gobaith mewn blwyddyn o golled
The encouragement for us, however, as we begin to look at the story of Christmas, is that what the world gained when Jesus was born will always triumph and be a comfort for any feeling of loss that we may experience. What’s more, this hope that was gained when God came into the world in the form…
In Christ Alone
The Reformation is yet to find its way to the heart of many people on earth and yet it is what many people are searching for. The essence of the Reformation is that ordinary people would find purpose, be empowered by the word of God, and live a life according to His will. However, vast numbers of…
Embracing Diversity While Recognising Our Common Identity
For those working to promote ecumenism in Ireland, it has been a great encouragement to see how the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has prompted significant new developments in inter-church dialogue. The events organised by the member churches of the Irish Council of Churches and the Irish…
Reimagining the Reformation
I love the Reformation. Most people who know me are fed up hearing about it, but it really was a game changer and it continues to impact our lives everyday. My job wouldn’t exist - there would be no evangelicals and with only one church, no need for a unity movement! At 34, a millennial of his…
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…
Being Human S2E03
What’s wrong with our world? What drives us apart? Things get gritty in this week’s episode of Being Human, as Peter and Jo wrestle with the conflict driving our story forward. We all seem to know something is off, but in the stories we listen to, what carries the plot along? If conflict is the…
Real love / Cariad go iawn
After tying the knot with just two witnesses and my dad marrying us, shivering in a little white dress I pulled out of the back of my wardrobe and a key ring on our finger, the responses from friends, family and even strangers in the following weeks was, "Wow – well that is real love." To see a…
Chloe Swart
Beginner’s guide to this consultation
We understand that many people may never even have heard of a public consultation, so here’s a very simple breakdown of its two components: It’s public. When governments pass legislation that will have a significant impact upon how a society functions, it’s not unusual for them to ask the public…
Changing Culture
Christians change culture. They confront the lies in our culture for what they are. They subvert, by offering a different story cutting across the dominant narrative. They re-create new horizons of possibility by inhabiting a story of hope. We have created a video series exploring how we can…
Reimagine
A good news vision for Northern IrelandReimagine is a call to action for evangelical Christians in Northern Ireland to reimagine a gospel vision for our people and our place. Together, we can speak with a prophetic voice and bring about transformation at every level of society, government,…
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion – partnership video with the NIHRC
There is much that we agree on, and the modern human rights agenda has been significantly shaped by Christian thinking. There are of course a few areas of profound disagreement. But that is surely the point. Relationships are easy when we agree on everything. It is working together for the…
Think Friday: Joy to the world...& Strava?
Crown Jesus Ministries , Evangelical Alliance (NI) and Evangelical Alliance Ireland want to serve you this Christmas and have developed a 6 week programme called 'Joy to the World'; a toolkit of easy, do-able ideas, links, videos and resources to help you join others across Ireland in sharing Jesus…
Unexpected joy / Llawenydd annisgwyl
The Christmas narrative reminds us how God uses the unexpected. There are many prophecies about the birth of Jesus; however, the way in which God orchestrates His mission is often not as we might expect. In Luke 2:10-12 we read the angelic appearance to shepherds on the outskirts of a tiny town.…
Jon Butler
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
