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How do we grieve two very different deaths: HM the Queen and Chris Kaba? | Being Human
Watch Rev Israel Olofinjana in his quick take on the recent deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and the police shooting of 24-year-old Chris Kaba in south London.
The shooting of Chris Kaba
Since that date, members of the Racial Justice Advocacy Forum (RJAF), the National Church Leaders Forum, the Evangelical Alliance, the Ascension Trust and the London Baptist Association have been meeting to hear the concerns of the bereaved family and the wider community, offering pastoral support…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
Prayer on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
Almighty God, Lord of light, life and hope, we come to you today with thankfulness for a life well lived. As our nation stills itself and the silence is broken only by the sobs, we turn to you. Lord, we give thanks for your Spirit at work in the life of the Queen, and for the ways you…
Prayer for King Charles
Gracious God, we pray for King Charles. In this time of sadness and sorrow, we pray that he might know your presence with him. Grant to him time to reflect and rest, and may he know your peace. We thank you for him and we ask that as you were with his mother, so might you lead and bless him. We…
Helping young adults transition to university
Thousands of young people across England will be attending freshers' week over the coming weeks. For most, this will be their first time living away from home. This period of transition could be a time of excitement, anticipation and anxiety all at once. It will no doubt be a time of making new…
Nicola Morrison
Small Groups: Big Mission
Small Groups: Big Mission seeks to take the concept of a small group and radically shake it up. Small groups that use Small Groups: Big Mission as the basis for their vision and values will see invitation, growth, tension, discomfort, and salvations. This resource seeks to equip and encourage not…
An Open Letter: Responding to the Cost-of-Living Crisis together
25th August 2022 Dear MLA, We, the undersigned leaders and organisations, are representatives from a breadth of churches and Christian faith-based charities in Northern Ireland. We are writing to you as part of ongoing efforts to help create a united church voice in response to the ever-growing…
Love breaks the roof
After careful assessment by Lynne, a volunteer occupational therapist, a suitable wheelchair was selected. Fawasi was delighted with his new chair, grinning broadly and thrusting his arms in the air in spontaneous thanksgiving. Love through action Fawasi is one of hundreds of people helped each…
Annette Stuart
Making a difference by showing up
At Youth for Christ, we’re about seeing young people’s lives changed by Jesus. We have long recognised that transformation usually happens through relationships and in most cases before we can declare Jesus, we need to demonstrate Him (Acts 1:8). Across Britain, we have over 60 local ministries…
Neil Boyle
Interview: Giving a voice to the voiceless
What does the WEA do? The World Evangelical Alliance began in 1846 with the establishment in England of the Evangelical Alliance, formed with representatives from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Sweden, Germany, France, Holland, Switzerland, the USA and Canada. From the beginning, they addressed…
Nicola Morrison
Who is my neighbour in the midst of war?
Russia’s history and leadership has long made it seem like a difficult country to love from the outside – an enemy to many and a place steeped in darkness. However, we need to remember that these are the same factors which have led to tremendous suffering for the Russian people – including the 40%…
Anna Thwaites
Stories of Hope
God continues to move powerfully through you. You have continued to look out for fellow believers and those who do not know Jesus personally. Good news has been proclaimed in word and deed to communities across the UK and lives have been touched and transformed by His work. This collection of…
Living for Jesus at work: Bible study
A bible study resource to help you live out your faith in your workplace
Living for Jesus at work: Pocketbook
A pocketbook resource to help you live out your faith in your workplace
Living for Jesus at work: Research report
A research report to go alongside our Living for Jesus at work resources
