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Religious freedom in the workplace - why this should be central to human rights at work inquiry
The Joint Committee on Human Rights is currently considering the wide-ranging issue of human rights at work, and before the summer break took evidence from legal experts and workplace representatives on some of the key issues involved. The three organisations have now written to the committee…
Danny Webster
Focus on doing justice needs to go deeper – reflections on Scotland’s Programme for Government
In addressing Holyrood on his government’s plans, the first minister referred to his faith as a driving motivator for why he seeks social justice in Scotland: “Growing up in the Islamic faith, I was taught that one of the core beliefs of that faith is that you are not a true Muslim if you have a…
Chris Ringland
*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
Poverty must be something we tackle together
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a nation, we have a severe problem on our hands. As individuals and churches who care deeply about people, who want to see those created in God’s image living with dignity and worth, we must take action and fight poverty in all its…
Lyn Weston
Ageism is not from the Bible – and it shouldn’t exist in our churches or society
It’s a social construct that brings together stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. And the way things are going, sooner or later, most of us will experience ageism throughout society, and even in the church. It comes from poor examples set for us by others in their attitudes and use of…
Alex Drew
Heart Behind the Art: an interview with Cath Woolridge
“Hope, not hype” is what revival is all about, says Cath – and it’s clear that undeterred hope is what’s fuelling her bubbly personality too. Cath’s ministry springs from a willingness to “remain” in the quiet, alone with God, His word, her journal and her imagination. She seeks to be part of the…
Helen Locke
Spotlight: our advocacy team
The purpose of our advocacy work is not to reinstall a Christian nation-state, but it is to defend the freedom to share the gospel and to ensure evangelicals are free from discrimination or harassment in public life. Meet the team The London team consists of Danny Webster, director of advocacy,…
Alicia Edmund
Be a catalyst for change
Coming as a young boy from Antigua to the UK at the tender age of six, how did that impact you and how did you adapt to the change? Navigating change from such a young age, experiencing cultural shifts, change in climate and experiencing racism were all things I had to contend with. But change is…
Nicola Morrison
Changing the trajectory: combatting the homeless crisis
As the cost of living crisis bites, our streets and communities are changing, with the most vulnerable feeling the impact the hardest. For those of us who haven’t experienced homelessness, it’s hard to imagine what it would be like. Tragically, homelessness is a reality for hundreds of thousands…
Matthew Hawthorne
Shine your light
Shine Your Light – Children's highlights the importance of the peer-to-peer approach of sharing faith. It gives children the opportunity to consider how they might reach their peers with the good news of Jesus. Designed for use with those aged 8 to 11, especially during the Halloween season, this…
Abortion rates have almost doubled in NI in the last three years since abortion law was changed
In response to a FOI request made by Both Lives Matter, the Department of Health have revealed that (as of 23rd May 2023) 5,648 abortions have taken place in NI since the abortion law was changed. Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives Matter lead said, “Nearly 6,000 abortions on average across the three years…
What’s happening with the government’s conversion therapy plans?
Since the government announced in 2018 that they would bring forward plans to end conversion therapy there has been a lot of talk, but very little action. The plans have been at times supported and rejected by different prime ministers. Theresa May was for a plan, Boris Johnson was too until he…
Danny Webster
Fame, shame and the love of God: reflections on the passing of Matthew Perry
Beloved by millions, he was one of the six best Friends of a generation – multiple generations, in fact. And yet his insecurities and his self-doubt have been well documented, and in recent years he was incredibly open about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Matthew Perry was not the…
Jo Frost
What does it mean to be human? The question of our time
Whether on issues of gender identity or AI, climate change or racial injustice, our cultural conversations keep coming back to the question – what does it mean to be human? At the same time, our culture is in a continual state of crisis and chaos and is struggling to provide coherent…
Peter Lynas
Meet Rani Joshi, our new South Asian Forum co-ordinator
Rani, can you tell us a bit about yourself? Hello, I’m Rani, based in wonderful Leamington Spa, single, a convert originally from a Hindu background. As well as my SAF role, I am a marketing consultant and coach. I spend some of my ‘spare’ time podcasting as well as reading, walks, growing veg, and…
Helen Locke
