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Psalm 129-130
During the first few weeks of this election campaign more than 300,000 people (two-thirds under 35s) registered to vote in the largest pre-deadline surge ever. This will include first-time voters, many of whom may have felt left out when they were just too young to vote in the Brexit referendum. In…
A different contest north of the border
Yes, this is the “Brexit election”. But here in Scotland, the question of independence is also very much in people’s minds as they think about how they will vote on 12thDecember.Brexit and IndependenceSince the 2014 independence referendum, the UK Government has devolved further powers to the…
Chris Ringland
May our shoulders be broad enough for others to climb
The event hosted by Rachael Heffer and Gavin Calver, with tributes from across the nations, through the generations and by the diverse cultures in the Evangelical Alliance. Throughout there was a consistent and resounding message of Steve’s commitment to ethnic unity. As people shared stories of…
Jo Frost
What do you do when the hero of the story is also a villain?
Were he anyone else, Ford would have received praise, perhaps seen his face on the cover of the newspapers – maybe he would even have received a medal, and that would have been it. But it’s a little more difficult to know how to react to someone who confessed to murdering a 21-year-old woman with…
Abi Jarvis
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Psalm 131
Sometimes it’s not so much what is said, but the tone with which it is delivered that reveals a person’s character. Throughout this election campaign, the electorate has rightly focussed both on policies and on tone in deciding who gets their vote. Conversely, political candidates have had to tread…
Voting for the voiceless
The Bible commands us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute” (Proverbs 31:8). As we prepare to cast our vote we should remember these groups in particular.
John Coleby
Responding to the Circular Economy Bill
Until the 19th December next week, everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to contribute to the Scottish Government’s consultation on their proposed Circular Economy Bill. The Scottish Government’s Consultation Hub is accessible and makes it possible for individuals, churches or charities to…
Chris Ringland
Psalm 132
The cultural narrative that surrounds us is continually encouraging us to pursue our individual concerns and place ourselves at the heart of our world and our story. Apple has given us the iPhone, the iPad and iTunes, Burger King tells us to “Have it our way,” and ‘the selfie’ has become emblematic…
Unity, truth and reconciliation - the foundations of the future
From my experience, New Zealand was an incredibly welcoming and inclusive country. Everywhere we went – despite the vast number of other tourists – we were received with warmth and kindness. I was shocked, therefore, when I learnt more about the country’s history and the journey that they’ve been…
Eve Paterson
Psalm 133
Unity is hard to dislike – at least in theory. And so the first verse of this Psalm is a popular one: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” But it’s an odd verse to read just after an election. While in our democracy there’s a lot that unites us, an election is…
Hope does not disappoint – the way forward after the election
The Evangelical Alliance has called the UK to believe for a hopeful future following the outcome of the General Election which returned a majority Conservative government.In a statement responding to the election outcome, Gavin Calver, CEO, said: “I am hopeful for the future of the United Kingdom…
Getting in the festive spirit
If there’s one thing elections and the run up to Christmas have in common, it’s noise. Vast quantities of noise. This time we’ve had a double whammy. And just like the election I’m sure there’s many of us longing for the silent peace of Christmas day. The day when the shopping is done (though even…
Kieran Turner
Peter Lynas becomes Evangelical Alliance UK director
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Peter Lynas as its UK director. In this role he will work alongside new CEO Gavin Calver, championing the voice of evangelicals to the media and across the four nations, while bringing leadership to the core areas of advocacy, mission and unity within the…
Psalm 134
We’ve come to the last Psalm in the Songs of Ascents (Psalm 120-134). If these are Pilgrim Psalms, this one fits the end of a pilgrimage. It is night. The feast has ended, the sacrifices are performed, and the pilgrims are now considering the return journey. This Psalm refers to those who “minister…
