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Fyre Festival: The boundaries of the impossible
The phrase ‘the boundaries of the impossible’ was part of the PR campaign for what has been dubbed the “the greatest party that never happened”. The Fyre Festival happened, or didn’t, back in April 2017 and is back in the news again this week, following the release of a new documentary on…
David Smyth
A diplomatic incident
US President Donald Trump called the British ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, a “pompous fool” and “a very stupid guy” on Twitter. This followed the leaked publication of sensitive emails which Sir Darroch had sent back to the British government in which he called President Trump “insecure”…
David Smyth
Ashers bakery case is going to European Court of Human Rights
Mr Lee ordered a cake with the slogan ‘support gay marriage’ from a bakery owned by a Christian family in 2014. The bakery initially accepted and then declined the order to make the cake. Mr Lee, backed by the Equality Commission in Northern Ireland, sued the bakery for damages for alleged…
David Smyth
How can we support NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic?
This series of videos from Dr John Greenall of the Christian Medical Fellowship explores how we can answer this question. You can hear more stories from the Christian Medical Fellowship at their podcast series Voices from the frontline.The Christian Medical Fellowship are members of the Evangelical…
Hope 15:13
Hope 15:13 is built around three actions: pray, prepare and proclaim. Pray - Each day pray by yourself or with others, either online or in person That an effective vaccine for coronavirus will be produced.For God to pour out His comforting grace on those left ill and isolated by the disease.For…
The Challenge of a Crisis
At times of crisis we have a great opportunity to share our faith with our family and community. This special Advance Groups session explores how we can respond to an ongoing crisis by meeting practical needs whilst always being ready to demonstrate and proclaim gospel hope, even in the face of the…
Little Pack of Hope
In these difficult and uncertain times we are all struggling to balance work, childcare and self-care while trying to maintain a sense of community. World Vision have drawn upon their years of experience in helping children, families and communities in crisis, to create this simple and easy to use…
Reopening church webinar
To watch this webinar, you must be a member of the Evangelical Alliance and logged in to your membership account.
Bridging the gap
Many times, though, we fail to see any common ground between ourselves and our neighbours, let alone our enemies. When we do, we’re conditioned to believe it can only be entered by way of compromise. So, the idea of hosting on a shared space, or even setting foot there, requires the willingness to…
David Smyth
Removal of abortion law has led to over 650 abortions in the past six months
Today, 22 October 2020, marks one year since the law on abortion in Northern Ireland was radically changed by the Westminster Government. Regulations came into effect on 31 March, and since then more than 650 abortions have been carried out in the first six months up to the beginning of…
David Smyth
Fostering hope in Bristol
In March this year, as the country went into lockdown, Home for Good received a call from the fostering team at Bristol City Council concerned that many of their foster carers were over 65 and may need to isolate to protect their health. The request was simple: would members of the Christian…
Andy Street
Give Hope Live with OPC
On Wednesday, 24 February, we hosted a special webinar on the church’s response to the coronavirus vaccine rollout, helping people feel confident and practically supported in accessing the vaccine when offered. For those in church leadership, the event was hosted by Jo Frost, and was joined by…
Northern Ireland: Abortion amendment bill passes second stage
In Northern Ireland abortion is permitted up to 12 weeks for any or no stated reason, up to 24 weeks for a threat to the mental health of the woman, and up to birth for ‘severe fetal impairment’. This bill seeks to repeal the part of the law which currently allows for abortion on the ground of…
David Smyth
Scotland lockdown latest: What restrictions are lifting and when?
Outdoor youth work activities for under 18’s, with a maximum of 15 individuals (including two facilitators) can resume, this should be restricted to your locality and have the appropriate social distancing measures in place. Outdoor parent and toddler groups for children age five and under can also…
Government’s plans for Troubles prosecutions deeply concerning
The five political parties which make up the Northern Ireland Executive, as well as many victims and survivors of The Troubles, have condemned this approach, which would also end current and future civil cases and inquests. Opposition comes from right across the political spectrum and from groups…
David Smyth
