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Music of heaven
I am part of a group that works to equip churches in intercultural worship, and when we visited churches, I was tired of the members there stating that my English is very good or telling me how they have links to a certain country which neither of my parents are from. But I smiled politely and…
Jessie Tang
Living with Covid?
With almost immediate effect, all the rules in England relating to what happens if someone tests positive for Covid will be removed and replaced with advice for how to manage the illness. This means that as well as individuals not being required by law to isolate, those who live with them will not…
Danny Webster
VAWG series: We need more than policy to resolve this problem
The answer to that question depends on who is answering it... Conservative MPs or supporters argue that under successive Conservative-led governments VAWG remains a top policy priority. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was a landmark success, expanding powers to the police and crown prosecution service…
Alicia Edmund
Responding to the invasion of Ukraine with prayer and action
Yet we have also witnessed the remarkable resilience and strength of many. The aggression, violence and expansionism of the Russian leadership shows some of the worst traits of humankind, but in the outpouring of kindness, compassion and solidarity we have also witnessed hope in these dark and…
Gavin Calver
Hopeful voices: evangelism and Covid-19, what have we learnt?
Date and time: Tuesday 13 September 2022 (starting at 10.30am) – Wednesday 14th September 2022 (finishing at 5.00pm)Location: Moorlands College, Christchurch Campus, Sopley, Dorset, BH23 7AT Conference Price: £150 (including formal sit-down evening meal) / £125 (excluding formal sit-down evening…
How to be human in a time of war | Being Human
The invasion of Ukraine has captured the international community with horror and outcry. Jo asks us the question: how are we to be human in a time of war?
VAWG series: Christians have a role to play
And yet, the church is made up of sinners. Broken people living in a broken world. In 2018, member organisation Restored conducted research which revealed that one in four church goers had experienced abuse in their current relationship and 42.2 per cent experienced at least one abusive act in a…
Jo Evans
China: Where saying “God loves you” is now a crime
The current crackdown on Christians in China is hitting believers online and in person. Among the latest to be detained is Zhou Jinxia, a Christian woman who is a regular visitor at Beijing's Zhongnanhai Xinhua Gate with her cheerful smile and her banner bearing a bright red cross. The message of…
Release International
Take heart
The problem was I was just about to preach. I needed a moment to compose myself. For years now, my newsfeed is full of some of the worst news of my lifetime. I’ve begun to stop checking it to guard my emotional health. We must lament and pray. But today I want to bring some balance to your…
Phil Knox
Praying for Wales at the 2022 parliamentary prayer breakfast
On the eve of the prayer breakfast was an evening reception at the Senedd, where the host of the events, chair of the Cross-Party Group on Faith, Darren Millar MS, announced that this year’s theme would be revival. Several other members of the cross-party group contributed, along with speeches from…
‘Leading on the edge’: Evangelical Alliance gathers online to unite and encourage Christians in leadership
On Thursday, 17 March at 8pm-9:30pm, the Evangelical Alliance will gather online for its second-ever online leadership conference, EALC 2022: Leading on the Edge. Leaders from across the UK church and beyond will join to share insight, challenges, encouragement and intercede for the future of the…
Families and churches called on to home Ukrainians fleeing the war
The new scheme enables anyone to offer a room or a house to people fleeing the war, with some scrutiny expected to ensure both those offering their homes and those seeking accommodation do not abuse the scheme. Hosts are expected to nominate a named person or family that they are offering their…
Danny Webster
VAWG series: Radical relationships
Lived out, mutually, as God intended, these principles create relationships where two people can thrive. But when the onus of sacrifice, love and forgiveness starts falling on one half of a partnership while the other merely benefits from receiving those things, it leads to inequality, disrespect…
Esther Sweetman
Personhood, place and being present
Said in a Scouse accent, this catchphrase brings me back to my childhood Saturday nights watching Blind Date with Cilla Black. But together, these two inseparable questions – who you are (place), and where you are (identity) – are much deeper than a lighthearted TV icebreaker. Our identity and our…
Donna Jennings
Navigating the complexities of Mother's Day
At Care for the Family we are all too aware of the pain and difficulty that Mother’s Day can bring. For some this will be a day of grief, mourning or loss; of dashed hopes, strained relationships and anxiety. Rather than a day of laughter, it will be a day of tears. Many will be carrying their…
Gill Lyth
