What's changing in the new Mental Health Bill?

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In today’s society, we are increasingly aware of the importance of addressing poor mental health and providing support to individuals and families in such situations. Statistics regarding the current legal framework for mental health have highlighted a significantly imbalanced system. For example,…

80th Holocaust memorial: lamenting the lost and caring for the survivors

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My mother was a Holocaust survivor, and I saw the way it impacted her life until she passed away last year at the age of 82. Through her life, I saw the deep needs of this population. There are not many Holocaust survivors left. It’s become my desire and hope, and a very urgent matter in my heart,…

Holocaust memorial prayer

We remember, and pray for families and communities who still carry the pain of the Holocaust

Home secretary announces a £5 million fund to support locally led grooming gangs inquiries

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On Thursday 16 January, the home secretary Yvette Cooper gave a statement in the Commons setting out how the government will tackle crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Its starting point was to reiterate its commitment to implementing the Alexis Jay report. The Independent Inquiry into…

Take our new changing church survey

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This survey is now closed. We will be publishing the findings later this year. In January 2020 Covid-19 was beginning to emerge on the international landscape, and in the months that followed had a huge impact on the life of churches across the UK. Now five years on we want to take stock and see…

Perspective: Pioneering for everyone

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Are you wondering how you can help people find Jesus? Do you dream of who God might use you to reach? You might be a pioneer, a creative evangelist, or simply someone ready to step out in faith. Join us for an inspiring online event. You’ll hear from people who have started initiatives right where…

Public Leader network and community

The journey of leadership isn’t meant to be walked alone. That’s why we’ve created multiple ways for you to engage with our vibrant community—before, during, and after the programme. Whether you’re exploring Public Leader for the first time, currently participating, or part of our alumni, there’s…

Talking Jesus Nottingham

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How can we share Jesus more effectively in today’s world? Talking Jesus in Nottingham is an in-person event for church leaders and evangelism teams. Together, we will explore key insights from the latest Talking Jesus research and consider how we can strengthen mission and evangelism in our…

What Lunar New Year could teach you about hospitality

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In Chinese culture, this lasts for about two weeks. On the first night, we would have the reunion meal in which families would come together, travelling from far and wide to celebrate together. (It’s similar to Christmas in the UK – including the frenzied last-minute shopping!) In China, this…

Relationships Matter: We need to talk about sexuality

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I grew up in an atheist household and same-sex attraction is part of my story. I came out as a teenager and dated women. In my second year of drama school, I started to explore faith and ended up giving my life to Jesus. As I read the Bible, I experienced something I couldn’t explain at the time:…

Church leaders lunch

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Full address: The Hills Church, Waterside Theatre, Glendermott Road, L/derry, BT47 6BG If you have any dietary requirements, please contact Lisa: [email protected]

Why we engage on the issue of violence against women and girls

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In the first chapter of the Bible, God creates women and men equally in His image. Therefore, men and women are inherently of equal worth, value and dignity. The implications of this truth extend to all aspects of our personal behaviour and how we relate to each other. This certainly means that…

Events in Northern Ireland

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How will children’s social care be impacted by the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill?

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The anticipation for reform was heightened in recent years by the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, led by Josh MacAlister, now the Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington. MacAlister’s review called for wide-scale reforms, advocating for a fundamental shift from crisis intervention to…

What will the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill mean for our education system?

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The bill focuses on two key areas, with the first half concentrating on social care and the second half outlining education reforms. Sam Lomas, the Head of Advocacy at Safe Families and Home for Good, a member of the Evangelical Alliance, has written an article about the impact this bill will have…