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Welcome to the chaos of 2024!
Elections: dividing lines over identity politics and wars Elections here and in the US will cast their shadow over the year. In America, a number of states have already attempted to ban Donald Trump from the ballot paper making a Supreme Court hearing highly likely. While the former president seems…
Peter Lynas
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Have your say on the government’s new ‘gender-questioning’ guidance for children and young people in education
The Evangelical Alliance have engaged in conversations around gender identity for years and have worked to equip parents and carers to have constructive conversations with their children about relationships, sex and identity. Our Time to talk: Talking about our bodies webinar series was produced to…
Speaking up in public life in 2024: we need your voice
For the Evangelical Alliance, a number of issues have climbed onto the parliamentary calendar all at the same time. This means that the first part of 2024 is an unusually busy time for us, and also a time when we will be asking more than we normally do of you, as members, to use your voice. In the…
Danny Webster
Respond to the Scottish Government's consultation on conversion practices
We will respond to the consultation on behalf of our whole membership, but want you to add your voice to ours. The consultation is available at: Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space The deadline is 2 April 2024. We acknowledge the…
I didn’t think churches would talk about loneliness – but I’ve been blown away
At the end of last year, the World Health Organisation declared that loneliness is a ‘global public health concern.’ For many in our world, this is a matter of life and death. The global phenomenon of loneliness is everywhere – even in our churches. At their best, churches are glorious crucibles of…
Phil Knox
God Unborn: Mary said yes
As Christians, we celebrate God’s Incarnation in the person of Jesus. And for over 1,600 years, some church traditions have set aside a day at the end of March to celebrate that truth. In our celebration of God’s Incarnation, we rejoice in two awesome and connected truths: first, that God the Son…
Dawn McAvoy
Children’s Mental Health Week: bringing hope to the crisis
“At school, I didn’t want to come because I kept getting bullied almost every day,” says Charles. “I was getting more angry and reactive,” he continues. “If someone said something mean about me, I would get physical and punch them or kick them. I was getting in trouble more than other people but I…
Tim Morfin
The Lord's Prayer Lent devotional
Lent is a time of fasting and prayer, so we are delving into the wisdom, framing, and words of the Lord's prayer to see what it teaches us as we reflect and refocus on God in the lead up to Easter. Written by Fred Drummond, our director of Scotland and of prayer.
Nicodemus: Foundational Specialist Mentoring Course
This course from Nicodemus aims to equip you with core skills to lead people in progressive mentoring relationships, and ultimately see people become disciples of Jesus. This course from Nicodemus equips you with core skills to lead people in progressive mentoring relationships and ultimately see…
Nicodemus: Child Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Awareness Course
Being aware of the signs of child sexual exploitation, gangs and grooming can help a mentor to recognise that an individual is in danger of, or is involved in, these types of activities, and suggests access to help that can prevent people from living with long-term pain and suffering. This helpful,…
Nicodemus: Community Analysis Course
The aim of this course is to support churches to analyse the needs of their community. This is a great opportunity for the local church to engage with their community in a positive way. Material is accessed online for a minimum of 18 months so participants can learn at their pace, at a time they…
Nicodemus: Project Planning & Management Course
A good idea needs good management and capacity. This course uses the trainer's own experience as a church leader to communicate best practice and guide you towards running a successful project. Building capacity, listening, and planning are essential to making sure your project is effective and…
Nicodemus: Project Monitoring & Evaluation Course
Nicodemus have created this course to guide churches through good monitoring and evaluation practice. Project monitoring allows for informed changes to maximise the benefits to your community and, ultimately, to the furthering of God's kingdom. Running a project in the best, most effective way is…
Discipling Gen Z: help, we’ve forgotten how to connect
My peers are out working, studying, or doing a bit of both – in other words, we’re in environments that are overtly social. Add to this the fact that our social lives extend far beyond our immediate physical world – we live just as much in the digital space, following people on Instagram or TikTok…
Katherine Brown
