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Dare to have the difficult conversations
Watching our words is a principle many of us take seriously, and with good reason. When it comes to difficult conversations, however, it can become something of an excuse to avoid speaking out or a shield to protect us from being misheard. This has been especially true when it comes to having…
Jo Frost
C of E and reimagining social care | Being human
Many eyes are currently cast over the Church of England’s bishops after proposals on same-sex marriage. However, amongst the swarm of reactions from both inside and outside of the church, it is important to not take our eyes off other areas of society that need hope-filled reimagining. Catch Peter…
Prayer concerning the assisted dying bill
As MPs prepare to vote, join us in praying for God's will to be done
Ending conversion practices in Scotland: Christian leaders should not be prevented from providing pastoral support
In response to the Scottish Government’s latest proposals on ending conversion practices, Fred Drummond, director of the Evangelical Alliance, Scotland, said: “The Evangelical Alliance welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on ending conversion practices. No one should be forced…
Lynne Paterson joins as head of Evangelical Alliance Scotland
The Evangelical Alliance are delighted to welcome Lynne Paterson as the new head of the Evangelical Alliance Scotland from 9 September, as she joins us in our mission to support the church and make Jesus known throughout the nation and beyond. Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, said of…
The Evangelical Alliance releases new Relationships Matter online course
Relationships Matter: a seven-week course to explore the good, true and beautiful story of relationships, sex and sexuality found in the Bible from the Evangelical Alliance is out today. The seven-part video series with an accompanying study guide is designed to help churches understand the…
Leader of bombed evangelical church in Sri Lanka offers forgiveness to attackers
The leader of the evangelical church bombed in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has spoken out, offering forgiveness to the attackers, and thanks to all who have offered prayer and support. Pastor Roshan Mahesen also spoke of his commitment to continue the church’s mission. Speaking in…
World Prayer Centre
Encouraging and coordinating prayer across the UK, with a particular focus on worshipping and declaring the name of Jesus Christ, prayer for families, communities, the marginalised and the world, and praying for our nation to see God's Kingdom come. They provide prayer resources and information…
The 500 Project
The Reformation changed everything - from work, the church, the modern state, democracy, free speech, capitalism, individualism, liberalism, the Enlightenment and many other areas of life have been revolutionised by the Reformation. Every aspect of our daily lives looks different because of a young…
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…
Stewardship: "Churches should act now to avoid drop in donations"
Virgin Money announced in August this year that its fundraising website, which has helped 20,000 charities and more than one million fundraisers raise more than £900m online, will be wound down after the 2021 London Marathon in October as it requires significant investment to remain competitive.…
Evangelical Alliance
"Taking back control of our borders", but at what cost?
Journalists were briefed late last night of a possible scheme where asylum seekers who arrive in the UK would be sent 6,000 miles to Rwanda to be processed. The home secretary Priti Patel later tweeted a picture of her stepping off the plane in Kigali, Rwanda, writing, “...a significant moment for…
Alicia Edmund
Welcome to the One People Commission
We celebrate the texture that these expressions of our faith bring and are sensitive to ways of 'doing church' which reflect the variety of ethnic backgrounds that we come from. But ultimately we are one people, with one voice and one hope. While we affirm this diversity, we long to see the…