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Commission impossible? Simple ways your church can share Jesus now
While the pandemic will have affected some churches’ attendance and even their existence, churches are still spread across the UK, many are growing (my church added 100 members last summer) and they are often uniquely placed at the heart of communities. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, if the…
Carl Knightly
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
Staying present to God amid disorientation | Being Human
Join Peter in today’s quick take as he looks to Jesus amid the disorientating headlines of this week.
#WorldWaterDay22: What could your church do?
But that’s the reality for a staggering 785 million people worldwide who lack access to clean water. More than 800 children under five die every single day from diarrhoea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and unsafe hygiene. And in developing countries, families have to walk an average…
Matt Hyam
#AltogetherDifferent: There's nothing "normal" about the gospel
The differences highlighted range from silly to profound, everyday to taboo: dating habits, being a goth, being Northern, having a disability, fears, fantasies and more. It’s a long but strategic list which points to TV shows demanding to be watched. Of course, there’s a limit to the range of…
Helen Locke
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
Stories of Hope Wales
This booklet contains a snapshot of the work of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales and a selection of stories from some of our incredible member churches. Church-led projects in across the country supported young families struggling with the rising cost of living, as well as mental and physical…
Let’s Talk About Sex: Power, Periods & Feminism
In episode 7, Alicia and Peter take a deep dive into the challenges that women face in the UK and Ireland today and how our faith in Jesus shapes how we should respond to them
Perfection and perseverance
My lockdown story involved the accelerated decline of my Dad’s health from dementia, his isolation and death. A painful experience that was similar to those of many. During difficult times we can stumble into beliefs hidden below the surface. Like a food allergy, our flawed beliefs react to a…
Alan Taylor
What does it mean to be human and black?
This question becomes more poignant in the light of the recent incident that saw child Q (a 15-year-old black girl)[1] stripped and searched by the police while she was on her monthly period because she was accused of smelling of cannabis. This is shocking as it is degrading, disrespectful and…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
VAWG series: How can men be allies?
Violence against women is not a women’s issue; it’s a human issue, and that's why Evangelical Alliance member organisation, Restored, launched their First Man Standing campaign. If violence against women is to end we need men to help challenge the beliefs, attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate…
Jo Evans
Animated about the gospel?
Today we live in a world of screens – apps, messaging, calling, watching clips, checking the bank account, Instagram, Wordle, YouTube. So, where is the gospel in this screen-mad world? We can download the prayer for the day (Google has over 2,000 million results when you put in “prayer for today”)…
Ross Coad
Season Finale: Sunak, Hillsong & Euthanasia
Episode 8 season finale! Peter, Jo and Danny dive into the week's news, featuring the cost of living crisis, Brian Houston and votes on assisted suicide in the House of Lords!
Northern Ireland Assembly Elections 2022
We encourage every Christian in Northern Ireland to consider using their vote because our voices matter in how our nation is governed. We want to equip and empower Christians to think clearly about the issues that matter to you and to make an informed decision at the ballot box. Here are 9 key…
