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Why nothing is impossible in 2023 – including reaching the UK with the gospel
I’m an optimistic, hope-filled, good news person and, as such, seeing in the New Year is a time when I look forward to all that lies ahead. A few days into the year and already the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne’ and the London fireworks on the telly are but a memory, but for me, the hope of a move of…
Gavin Calver
Why is friendship good for me?
In 1950s America, there was a mystery in the small Pennsylvanian town of Roseto. Mortality rates were a third lower than in the rest of the United States. Heart disease was almost non-existent in otherwise high-risk groups. No one could work out why. Water sources were analysed, lifestyles were…
Phil Knox
Into Action
Into Action is a training programme aimed at young people aged 14+. It’s a yearlong, on-the-job training resource specifically produced for emerging leaders in any Christian youth and children’s group.The course is designed to provide a good grounding in some of the key areas of youth and…
The Difference
The Difference is a small group discipleship course for young Christians (aged 11-18) tackling the big issues of our time and wanting to make a difference in the world. Each session includes a video clip, a passage of Scripture to reflect on and a mixture of discussion starters, quizzes, creative…
Heart Behind the Art: an interview with Emily Feltham
Emily, 33, has a huge sense of FOMO and wants to join in every interesting conversation she overhears around her. Friends might even joke that she has an opinion on everything, and that those opinions are liable to change, but Emily says she just loves other people and is curious about exploring…
Helen Locke
Education resources and links
As Christian mums, dads, or carers we have a significant opportunity to encourage and disciple our children as part of their education during this time. We hope these resources help you do this by God's grace and for His glory. Resources from our members Care for the Family Top Tips for Christian…
Gender recognition & Scottish devolution: How can we respond?
In December 2022, after around 140 proposed amendments to the Bill were debated and voted on, the Scottish parliament voted to pass the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill into law by 86 votes to 39. In short, the Bill would make it easier for someone to successfully apply for a gender…
Chris Ringland
Uncharted
It’s faith... but not as we know it. Or is it? We have gone through the emotional, spiritual and physical turmoil of a pandemic. We all live with the scars. We are experiencing a cost of living crisis and there is a horrific and barbaric war in Europe. How has all this affected our faith,…
What the government must consider in its upcoming conversion therapy bill
Legislating in this area is fraught with risks of restricting individual freedoms, conversations between parents and children, and the everyday practices of churches. We know this from legislation passed in different parts of the world, from proposals considered across the UK, and legal opinions…
Danny Webster
How to grow faith in a cost of living crisis
People have been going without food and heating as prices rise and even essential living costs have become unaffordable. But in these desperate times, there is a beacon of hope; cutting through the darkness is the light of the UK church. To address the need, churches have been opening their doors…
Ellie Gage
The relational God: A prayer for February
A prayer for inspiration, boldness and opportunities to share our faith by how we act in our friendships and everyday encounters
Equality and Human Rights review survey
The Equality and Human Rights Commission are reviewing how far Britain has come in becoming a fair and equal society, and are calling for evidence to help them understand what is happening across the country. At the Evangelical Alliance, we will be responding to this review, particularly providing…
Both Lives Matter: Church leaders gather in Washington
How it all began About 6 years ago, a number of us from different Christian charities in Northern Ireland were growing increasingly frustrated and grieved about the debate around abortion. Talking publicly (and privately) about abortion has always been difficult. And it should be, because we’re…
David Smyth
Abortion buffer zones – why we must continue to speak out
Clause 9 is one of many controversial proposals in the Bill. In its current form the clause would create a 150-metre “buffer-zone” around all abortion clinics and make it a criminal offence for anyone that seeks to “interfere with a person’s decision to access abortion services”. The argument is…
Alicia Edmund
Five tips for sharing your faith with those in need
The cost of living crisis has meant that the needs of our community have really grown, and we have been receiving far more referrals for help than ever before, who we continue to serve by way of cooked meals, our free drop-in café, shower and laundry facilities, as well as greater advocacy…
Christopher Vaz
