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Andrew's story: Abortion for disability... and me
I was born with a a condition called 'achondroplasia', a form of dwarfism that prevents me from being able to convert cartilage to bone, restricting the growth in my arms and legs. On average, 1 in every 27,000 children are diagnosed with achondroplasia. Realising that babies with a disability,…
Sara's story: Silenced by shame, set free to flourish
A few weeks later I found out that I was pregnant and was in turmoil. I had been brought up Roman Catholic and believed that life begins at conception. The father of our baby wanted me to have an abortion and made it very clear that he would not support me in any other decision. Silenced by my…
What would the world look like if women were truly cherished?
I heard an interesting phrase recently – someone said, “the unborn baby now advocates for itself”. There is much you could argue with in that sentence, but what they meant by it was this: scientific advancements have come so far, and medical imaging is so good, that no one, not even abortion…
Jo Evans
Scottish Government announces plans to ‘end conversion practices’
In the consultation the government outlined how they intend to end conversion practices – which they describe as “any effort to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity”. These measures are open to consultation before any legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament and could…
Danny Webster
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Have your say on the government’s new ‘gender-questioning’ guidance for children and young people in education
The Evangelical Alliance have engaged in conversations around gender identity for years and have worked to equip parents and carers to have constructive conversations with their children about relationships, sex and identity. Our Time to talk: Talking about our bodies webinar series was produced to…
Let your MP know attempts to decriminalise abortion puts women and unborn children at greater risk
The advocacy team here at the Evangelical Alliance, have briefed parliamentarians ahead of the vote, stating the importance of the law in protecting the pregnant woman and the unborn child. We have also set out alternative pro-life affirming policies and practices in maternity units that could…
Alicia Edmund
Respond to the Scottish Government's consultation on conversion practices
We will respond to the consultation on behalf of our whole membership, but want you to add your voice to ours. The consultation is available at: Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space The deadline is 2 April 2024. We acknowledge the…
Meet three South Asian young adults in ministry
We feel inspired and encouraged that God is moving through different ministries and people. Below are some amazing stories of God at work in the simplicity of everyday life. I hope you will be as encouraged by them as we are!
Rani Joshi
God Unborn: Mary said yes
As Christians, we celebrate God’s Incarnation in the person of Jesus. And for over 1,600 years, some church traditions have set aside a day at the end of March to celebrate that truth. In our celebration of God’s Incarnation, we rejoice in two awesome and connected truths: first, that God the Son…
Dawn McAvoy
Children’s Mental Health Week: bringing hope to the crisis
“At school, I didn’t want to come because I kept getting bullied almost every day,” says Charles. “I was getting more angry and reactive,” he continues. “If someone said something mean about me, I would get physical and punch them or kick them. I was getting in trouble more than other people but I…
Tim Morfin
The Lord's Prayer Lent devotional
Lent is a time of fasting and prayer, so we are delving into the wisdom, framing, and words of the Lord's prayer to see what it teaches us as we reflect and refocus on God in the lead up to Easter. Written by Fred Drummond, our director of Scotland and of prayer.
Nicodemus: Young People & Street Safety
This resource delves into the reasons motivating young people to become involved with gangs, examining home environments, personal circumstances, and community influences. This guide also highlights indicators that may suggest a child or young person is either experiencing grooming or has become…
Nicodemus: Community Consultation Framework
This 43-page resource compliments the Nicodemus Community Analysis course and provides a walkthrough of effective community consultation. It includes guidance and forms that may be used, helping churches support, listen well, and engage with their community in a positive way. Listening well to…
Launch Day: Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty in Northern Ireland
Over the past 18 months, we have gathered together leaders from a broad range of Christian churches and organisations to collaborate and address poverty's impact on local communities. Our efforts include engaging with political representatives, expressing concerns to the NI Secretary of State about…
Danielle McElhinney
