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Being Human interview with Sarah Williams
This pandemic has compounded the acceleration of change, disorientation and, in many ways, hopelessness. But is there something rooted in our history that can give us hope for the possibility of change in the present day? With a diverse and impressive career, historian Sarah Williams grapples with…
Have we forgotten the secret weapon of scripture?
Let’s consider the evidence. We know from the 2015 Talking Jesus research that engagement with the Bible is one of the main ways in which people come to faith. Yet around 60% of the population never read the Bible at all. Those non-churchgoers who might be interested in reading it don’t know where…
Paul Williams
Show and tell
This past year, to pass time during recurring coronavirus lockdowns, I’ve been reading the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. I must confess that despite having been assigned a lot of Shakespeare in school, I never actually read a full play of his until recently. Sure, we supposedly read Romeo…
Ryan Shelton
Are we caring for what God so lovingly created?
It’s clear right from the second chapter of the Bible that God cares deeply about the earth He created and humanity’s duty of care for it: “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis 2:15) From the beginning, God generously gave us dominion…
Caroline Boda
Being Human interview with Israel Olofinjana
In a time of fragility around us and within us, from the climate to our identity, how can we live a life with Christ that is both holistic and justice-focused? In this episode, Jo and Peter chatted with theologian, former church leader, and director of the One People Commission, Rev Dr Israel…
Violence against women and girls: A cry for hope
I find myself, along with the women around me, feeling discouraged. What has changed? What concrete solutions to the problem have really been offered? There must be a better offer than suggesting that women wave down a bus or become 'streetwise' when concerned about her safety. There are questions…
Jo Evans
COP26: Helping churches in Scotland to become net zero
As our policy position on the environment states: “We believe it is part of our commission as Christians to be good stewards of God’s creation. In Genesis, after God created the earth and everything in it, He declared it very good. He invited the people He had created to have ‘dominion’ over it;…
Chris Ringland
It’s time to be salt and light and encourage our MPs
Speaking in the House of Commons Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “When he died, he was doing what he firmly believed was the most important part of any MP's job – offering help to those in need". Johnson went on to add that Sir David was "dedicated, passionate, firm in his beliefs but never…
Danny Webster
Briefing: Nationality and Borders Bill
There has been no better time for policymakers to examine our asylum system and to implement much-needed changes that uphold the dignity of those in need of refuge. Perhaps then it should be celebrated that there is a bill currently going through parliament which, in the words of our home…
Nicola Martin
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
Being Human: Does nature even exist?
My immediate thought: what a stupid question, closely followed by: how do I get my tuition fee back? I wasn’t spending three years of my life, burying myself textbooks, racking up debt, trying to answer pretentious yet seemingly obvious questions like this. Trees, grass, flowers, rivers… of course…
Emma Sowden
COP26: The church's role in this season of change
Under the co-presidency of the UK and Italy, thousands of member representatives and official negotiators from more than 200 countries, businesses, NGOs, unions, and faith communities will contribute significant research and intercultural insight into COP26 delegations. Moving with momentum from…
Shanley McConnell
Look how far we've come
For me personally, the Evangelical Alliance’s history holds a significant place in my heart because both my grandad and my dad led the ministry before me. I’ve known the honour it is to lead but also the huge personal cost involved. As a family, we were not able to spend as much time together as we…
Gavin Calver
Summary of the government's consultation on conversion therapy
The government has published its proposals for how it intends to ban conversion therapy. The proposals, which are open for consultation until Friday, 10 December, will then be developed into potential new laws to be considered by parliament next year. At the heart of the proposals are two separate…
NOW CLOSED: Have your say on the government’s consultation to ban conversion therapy
The government has published their policy proposals for how they intend to ban conversion therapy. The proposals were open to consultation between October and early February, the government will now review responses and we expect draft legislation to be presented to parliament later this year.
