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Hannah's letter: Dear Mummy
I know this isn’t what you expected. You began dreaming of your life together when you saw those two lines on the pregnancy test. You imagined taking them home, the colour of their nursery, and a lifetime of memories. But now those dreams are shattered, replaced by the painful reality of the…
Prayer for the Middle East one year on
One year on from the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the resulting crisis in the Middle East, join us in lament and intercession to the Prince of Peace
David Smyth
What Kind of Nation?
This was a foundational document which framed much of our advocacy work for the following decade. A lot has happened in the past 10 years. The church has remained a constant throughout Scotland’s uncertain, constitutional future; the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in political leadership. Now is the…
Unshakeable hope in the darkness: a year after October 7
Prayer opens us up to hope I struggled to see how a good, all-powerful God could be at work in a world filled with hatred and war. After I was discharged, I fled to the US. I told myself that I was done with Israel, and I was done with being Jewish. If I heard people speaking Hebrew, I walked in…
Aaron Abramson
How might we approach the conversation on Assisted Dying?
The last parliamentary vote on Assisted Dying was in September 2015, with 118 MPs voting in favour and 330 against. Previous polling has suggested the public may support some form of assisted suicide, but this support declines when people consider the arguments against introducing it. So with the…
David Smyth
Forbes: 'Christians should have confidence to get involved' to make a difference for the future of Scotland
At an event to mark the launch of a new resource, the deputy first minister urged Christians to act with love despite any fears or worries. Speaking at an event to mark the Evangelical Alliance’s What Kind of Nation? resource, Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, challenged Christians to act…
Talking Jesus Swansea - 13 November
The Talking Jesus Report shows the state of faith in the UK, how people come to faith in Jesus and how we, as the church, can talk about Jesus more effectively with our friends and in our community. We have a team sharing insights from the Talking Jesus Report as well as the Wales-specific research…
Talking Jesus Newport - 14 November 2024
The Talking Jesus Report shows the state of faith in the UK, how people come to faith in Jesus and how we, as the church, can talk about Jesus more effectively with our friends and in our community. We have team from the Evangelical Alliance sharing the insights from the Talking Jesus Report as…
Evangelical Alliance prayer gathering
We warmly invite you to participate in a special online prayer meeting led by Fred Drummond, head of prayer at the Evangelical Alliance. This gathering offers us a chance to unite as a community of believers, seeking God’s guidance and blessing for our mission and its vital work. In a time marked…
Take our survey on social cohesion and extremism
This survey is now closed. We would love you to complete this survey so we are equipped to speak to both the work of churches and the views and opinions of Christians on policy issues. In the light of riots and disturbances in the summer we anticipate the government pursuing policies to address…
Mission Possible: Evangelism from Zimbabwe to the UK
Anderson grew up in a non-Christian family. Being raised in Africa, most of his childhood was characterised by interacting and living with a big extended family. He made the decision to follow Jesus when he was just 14 years old, but became a more committed Christian when he attended university.…
Nicola Morrison
Commercial sexual exploitation: considering a Christian perspective and urging MSPs to change the law
Dr Stuart Weir, national director at CARE for Scotland, started the meeting with a clear communication of the Christian convictions that form our faith perspective. Posing the question, “faith in whom?”, Stuart pointed to the model of Jesus, referencing the story of Luke 7:36-50 to show a…
Susana McIntyre
Forbes: 'Christians should have confidence to get involved' to make a difference for the future of Scotland
She said: “We know the big changes that have been delivered over generations in this country because of the work of Christians in the country. And we have a choice right now as to whether that will continue to be the case. And I want to be part of it, and I hope you do too.” The deputy first…
Danny Webster
Time to Talk... about sexuality
Do you ever find it challenging to talk with your children or young people about topics like sexuality, relationships, or consent? Time to Talk is here to equip parents, youth and church ministry leaders to have better, more confident conversations around relationships and sex education. Our…
