--- title: Cultural comment date: 2023-12-20T11:49:00+00:00 author: Lisa Curry canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives/culture/cultural-comments" section: Pages --- [ ![Why Mothering Sunday still matters](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![TWINS 5](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/TWINS-5.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-mothering-sunday-still-matters) [#### Why Mothering Sunday still matters ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-mothering-sunday-still-matters) Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives UK lead points us back to the true meaning of this day and why we should continue to demonstrate hope and compassion as intended [ ![Dawn McAvoy](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) [ Dawn McAvoy ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) 26 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-mothering-sunday-still-matters) [ ![Three reasons why prayer must be at the heart of our response to abortion](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Podcast banner 772 x 564 px 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Podcast-banner-772-x-564-px-1.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-reasons-why-prayer-must-be-at-the-heart-of-our-response-to-abortion) [#### Three reasons why prayer must be at the heart of our response to abortion ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-reasons-why-prayer-must-be-at-the-heart-of-our-response-to-abortion) Lisa Barr explores how prayer shapes a compassionate, hopeful and Christ-centred response to the issue of abortion [ ![Lisa Barr](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 08 October 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/three-reasons-why-prayer-must-be-at-the-heart-of-our-response-to-abortion) [ ![A pro-both perspective on Luke 23:27-29](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Untitled design 6](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Untitled-design-6_2024-07-11-170322_oyct.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-pro-both-perspective-on-luke-2327-29) [#### A pro-both perspective on Luke 23:27-29 ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-pro-both-perspective-on-luke-2327-29) Jordan Barr reflects on Jesus' words in Luke 23:27-29 through a pro-both lens and explores the role that men play in this vital conversation. [ ![Jordan Barr](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jordan-barr) [ Jordan Barr ](/author/jordan-barr) 22 July 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-pro-both-perspective-on-luke-2327-29) [ ![Neither apocalypse nor silver bullet](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Adam szuscik zu e J Eh MFEU unsplash 1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/adam-szuscik-zu-eJEhMFEU-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/neither-apocalypse-nor-silver-bullet) [#### Neither apocalypse nor silver bullet ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/neither-apocalypse-nor-silver-bullet) The US supreme court leak has sent shockwaves across the Atlantic, but why, and what does it mean for the abortion debate here in the UK? [ ![Dawn McAvoy](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) [ Dawn McAvoy ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) 05 May 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/neither-apocalypse-nor-silver-bullet) [ ![Changes to abortion and criminal law put women and unborn children at risk](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Baby in hospital](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/aditya-romansa-5zp0jym2w9M-unsplash_2020-12-15-161749.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/changes-to-abortion-and-criminal-law-put-women-and-unborn-children-at-risk) [#### Changes to abortion and criminal law put women and unborn children at risk ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/changes-to-abortion-and-criminal-law-put-women-and-unborn-children-at-risk) MPs are seeking to hijack the Criminal Justice Bill and introduce two new clauses that would effectively decriminalise abortion in England and Wales. [ ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/alicia-edmund) [ Alicia Edmund ](/author/alicia-edmund) 18 December 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/changes-to-abortion-and-criminal-law-put-women-and-unborn-children-at-risk) [ ![Speaking up for both lives](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Brigitte tohm r Htg Xu4ek XA unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/brigitte-tohm-rHtgXu4ekXA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/so-what-do-you-do-for-work) [#### Speaking up for both lives ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/so-what-do-you-do-for-work) What would it look like for you to be bolder in championing both lives in your space? [ ![Lisa Barr](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/lisa-curry) [ Lisa Barr ](/author/lisa-curry) 01 September 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/so-what-do-you-do-for-work) [ ![What would the world look like if women were truly cherished?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1282352288](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1282352288.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-would-the-world-look-like-if-women-were-truly-cherished) [#### What would the world look like if women were truly cherished? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-would-the-world-look-like-if-women-were-truly-cherished) If women were never left shamed, isolated, unsupported and under-resourced, would abortion still exist? [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 02 January 2024 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-would-the-world-look-like-if-women-were-truly-cherished) #### Press releases - [Abortion rates have almost doubled in NI in the last three years since abortion law was changed](https://www.eauk.org/press-centre/abortion-rates-have-almost-doubled-in-ni-in-last-three-years-since-abortion-law-was-changed)