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Surviving the waves
Have you ever sat at the very edge of the sea as the tide ebbs and flows, gently touching your toes, only to realise how quickly the waters can turn? A few years ago, I returned to a beach where the sea had been calm the day before, but now it was caught in the fury of a storm. My eldest son and I,…
Cole Maynard
Rebuilding Leadership Webinar: Leading beyond the storm
On Tuesday, 30 March at 7pm, the Evangelical Alliance will be hosting a conversation on leading beyond the storm with Andrew Lynas and Martyn Link. The webinar will focus on the challenges of both leading and rebuilding amid uncertainty and chaos, looking specifically at Brexit, the pandemic and…
Channel 4's It's a Sin: stories of shame and mercy
From Bournemouth to Brighton to Canal Street in Manchester, my teenage and student years mirrored those of Nathan, Vince, Stuart and their friends: they were filled with rainbows and poppers, fairy wings and shared eyeliner. Even when I became a Christian, Canal Street on a Saturday night was where…
Jo Frost
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…
What kind of follower?
In this uncharted season, one of the many issues we all face is how we follow Jesus well and encourage others to do the same. What kind of follower? a reflective, easy-to-follow study guide to inspire every believer to have the space for honest conversations about walking with Jesus and help…
Scotland: Places of worship to open and church travel restrictions to be lifted from 26 March
The latest statement from the Scottish Government came after the First Minister commented on the significance of gathering to worship on the anniversary of the nationwide lockdown in March 2020. Nicola Sturgeon said: “On this National Day of Reflection, I know that many of us will be thinking about…
Now’s the time to act on gambling related harm
The statement, issued with the Church of England, the Baptist Union, the Methodist Church, the Church of Scotland, the United Reformed Church and Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs, comes as a review of laws in this area draws to a close. The Government are currently reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act…
Danny Webster
Moving beyond the bandstand: a conversation about violence against women
“Will the ripples move us beyond the bandstand?” we ask, in a conversation addressing the recent headlines highlighting violence against women, and what the church can do to speak into and change culture. The abduction and murder of Sarah Everard sent shockwaves through the community of Clapham and…
The creative call to connect
Apart from your alarm, thoughts of caffeine, or a small child, what gets you out of bed in the morning? As followers of Jesus, we have a calling that should excite us. Each day is a gift from God, and we have the amazing opportunity to play our part in building His kingdom through the things we do…
Stew Smith
Job Creation Project: A conversation with Dave Linton, founder of Madlug
I spoke with business founder Dave Linton, to find out how his Christian faith has shaped his approach to business. He was excited to partner with the Evangelical Alliance in our Job Creation Project and share his story. A passion for people and social change led him from church ministry to the…
Jo Evans
Lessons from a town called Westview
The last year has been permeated with challenges for us all. We’ve all faced pressures as we’ve lived through the uncertainty of three lockdowns brought on by the global pandemic. The daily death rate has been a constant reminder of our own mortality. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost loved…
Richard Powney
Job creation project: "Having the opportunity to create jobs is such an honour"
She has a brilliant understanding of relating the Christian faith to today’s culture, and with this, brings great wisdom to our Job Creation Project, as she shares her experiences both as an employer, as well as a jobseeker. Ruth is based in London, where she’s been spending lockdown for the last…
Jo Evans
Exclusion in the name of inclusion
“We don’t do God” as Alistair Campbell put it was for several years the go-to reference point for any such discussion. Then Tim Farron resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats because he felt unable to reconcile his faith with leading the party. And now, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour…
Danny Webster
Starmer’s treatment of Jesus House is a “concerted attack” on freedom of religion
This comes just days after the senior pastor and his church, Jesus House in north-west London, were subjected to a “torrent of hate-filled, abusive and bullysome” messages after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his visit to the church’s pop-up vaccination centre on Good Friday was a mistake and…
Evangelical Alliance
2021 Scottish Parliament online hustings
Here are six of the major themes that we believe are integral to our vision of Scotland now and in the future: Rebuilding: How can we rebuild better after the pandemic?Freedom: How can we safeguard Christian liberty, protect freedom of expression, and cultivate better relationships between…
