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Lament – a spoken word
Lament is a cry of protest and loss, expressing the anxiety and grief brought about by the pandemic, as well as expressing the hope found in the Christian faith. It closes with some raw and real verses from the Bible’s book of Lamentations offering a firm foundation on which to stand in the…
Easter on the go
I’m so glad that our local community in Eastleigh embraces every bit of creativity and fun that’s possible under current restrictions. That’s why, as part of a church plant team, I want to ensure we make the most of this Easter by pointing them towards a fresh kind of joy and freedom that can only…
Sammy Jordan
Evangelical Alliance releases ‘Lament’ spoken word film addressing UK COVID-19 grief
Today, the Evangelical Alliance is releasing ‘Lament’, a spoken word film addressing the grief caused by COVID-19, written and performed by author and evangelist Phil Knox. The film was produced with the aim of supporting the UK church in addressing the grief and challenges caused by the pandemic,…
Lockdown latest: Restarting church gatherings in Scotland
This is very positive news. We welcome the Scottish Government’s recognition that the church being is integral to the health and wellbeing of the country and the priority given to places of worship as society re-opens. This reflects previous commitments made in January and we are glad that the…
Ending conversion therapy?
UPDATE 1 April 2022 Following leaks that the government were planning to not bring forward legislation to ban conversion therapy, they changed their minds again, and now suggest that they will bring forward plans but only relating to sexual orientation and not transgender identity. You can read…
Letter to the Prime Minister regarding calls to end conversion therapy
The Evangelical Alliance has written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, outlining how current proposals being considered by the Government on conversion therapy could pose a direct threat to religious liberty and restrict personal freedoms. The letter, which recognises the harmful practices of…
Lent and Easter with Bible Society
Check out the Bible Society’s host of resources to help you reflect and celebrate. These resources are also available in Welsh.
Vaccine Webinars - Wales
The session aimed to inform choice and address misinformation about vaccinations through scientific and theological discussion. It was also an opportunity for Christians to ask questions directly of Public Health Wales, as well as a panel of Christian clinicians, GPs and faith leaders. Bu’r…
COVID-19 vaccination: Christian webinar and Q&A | Part one: Public Health Wales
Short presentation from Public Health Wales on vaccination uptake
COVID-19 vaccination: Christian webinar and Q&A | Part two: Christian doctors
Update from three Christian doctors on vaccination uptake
The challenges around conversion therapy
The Government’s 2018 LGBT Action Plan set out its intention to end conversion therapy in the UK. Proposals on how the Government will do this are now imminent. In the four-year action plan, and in recent parliamentary statements, the Government has sought to reassure churches and other faith…
Danny Webster
Q&A on conversion therapy
Jo Frost and Peter Lynas go through current proposals to end conversion therapy, asking what is the current situation, what are the issues and challenges involved, and why the Evangelical Alliance is calling on the Government to honour its commitment to end harmful and abusive practices and protect…
Rebuilding Leadership: Building healthy leadership
On Tuesday, 20 April at 7pm, the Evangelical Alliance will be hosting a conversation on growing healthy practices. This session will focus on the challenges of building personal character and healthy rhythms during the current season. We will also cover how to build strong spiritual disciplines for…
MSPs set to debate Stories of Hope
The report highlighted the huge impact that churches and other Christian groups have had in delivering support and responding to the needs of their communities during lockdown. Produced by the Evangelical Alliance in partnership with Serve Scotland, the report submitted its survey of projects…
