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Issue Briefing on Assisted Dying
The Evangelical Alliance is opposed to moves to legalise assisted suicide for biblical, social, policy and evidential reasons. These proposals undermine the sanctity and value of every life and will lead to pressure on some of the most vulnerable in our society to end their lives prematurely.…
Peter Lynas
Three ways to pray for church leaders
Since taking on the role of church engagement co-ordinator, it has been a privilege to meet with church leaders across Northern Ireland. I’ve been deeply encouraged by their passion for their congregations and communities and their desire to see the name of Jesus exalted throughout our land. While…
Laura Coey
New statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – here’s what you need to know
It is essential that we all read this briefing, and it is vital that trustees, senior leadership teams and those with management responsibilities collectively discern and take action appropriate to your ministry or work context. The legal change applies to churches, businesses and charities.
Alicia Edmund
Gen Z, it's time to engage with the new government
The conversation enabled the young people to share their experiences and the various obstacles they have overcome. The prime minister recognised the importance of listening to the voices of those with lived experience and that young people are the experts on what it is like to navigate their…
Zanna Meynell
COP29: Is climate change a Christian issue?
For Christians, this gathering is not just a political event but an opportunity to engage in prayer and action as we respond to the pressing issue of climate change. God calls us to be stewards of creation, showing love and compassion to those most affected by environmental crises. As…
Laura Young
Parliament set to debate and vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley, (pictured above) presented the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in parliament for first reading on 16 October. In principle the bill seeks to “allow adults who are terminally ill the right to request and seek assistance to end their own life,…
Alicia Edmund
What’s wrong with a bill seeking to introduce assisted suicide?
While the bill title does not reference assisted suicide, and campaigners prefer to talk about assisted dying, the detail of the legislation betrays that. This is about introducing assisted suicide – it amends the Suicide Act (1961) to allow circumstances where it is permitted to assist someone to…
Danny Webster
More than 1200 Christian leaders join letter to MPs opposing assisted dying plans
Ahead of parliament debating a law to introduce assisted dying, more than 1200 church and Christian leaders have signed a letter opposing plans. The Evangelical Alliance, along with member organisations; CARE and the Christian Medical Fellowship, have backed the letter. It is also signed by many…
Danny Webster
Webinar: Making Sense of Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill
Catch up on this 45-minute webinar where we unpacked proposals to legalise assisted dying and make the case for improving end of life care.
Martyn’s law – where does this leave my church and Christian events?
Since 2021 we have been engaging with the proposals to introduce counter-terrorism procedures to everyday businesses and public venues, first through the Protect Duty consultation and again in November 2023 under the previous Conservative government. The Labour Party in opposition were supportive…
Zanna Meynell
More than 1,200 Christian leaders sign open letter to MPs opposing assisted dying bill
Ahead of parliament debating a law to introduce assisted dying, more than 1,200 church and Christian leaders have signed a letter opposing plans. The letter is backed by the leaders of the Evangelical Alliance and Churches Together in England and national leaders from a wide range of networks and…
A Christmas story of grace, compassion and friendship
Looking back, I’m surprised we didn’t drive our bandmaster Mr Williams to despair! In some people’s eyes, we were no doubt two annoying young teenage boys who weren’t taking the music seriously enough, potentially wrecking the reputation of the brass band. But somehow Mr Williams managed to…
Tim Rowlands
VAT increases on private schools’ fees spark legal challenges
The pledge to remove the VAT exemption and eligibility for business rates and charitable rates relief for private schools was outlined in the Labour Party Manifesto. In the chancellor’s budget she stated that 94% of children in the UK are attending a state school, and therefore the government’s…
Abbey Furmedge
God has been faithful in 2024, and the advocacy team are believing for more breakthroughs in 2025
2024 has been a challenging year for the advocacy team. We have had to navigate an evolving policy agenda along with highly emotive issues, such as end of life care and proposals to legalise assisted dying – yet God has been our refuge and strength throughout. We have known His encouragement and…
Alicia Edmund
