http://www.eauk.org/englandRSS feed for all England articlesFri, 17 Aug 2018 14:06:49 +0000CommonSpot Content Server(c) Evangelical AllianceToday a group of churches and faith-based organisations have welcomed the Government’s announcement of a consultation on proposals for changes to gaming machines and social responsibility measures.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/church-government-fixed-odds-betting-terminals.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/church-government-fixed-odds-betting-terminals.cfmTue, 31 Oct 2017 16:31:32 +0000A recent gathering in Liverpool saw 120 leaders come together to discuss how churches in the region could collaborate in responding to the challenge of making Jesus known.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/liverpool-leaders-seek-to-make-jesus-known.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/liverpool-leaders-seek-to-make-jesus-known.cfmFri, 15 Apr 2016 15:07:35 +0000Government proposals to register Sunday schools amount to state regulation of religion, says the Evangelical Alliance, following an interview with the head of Ofsted which appeared to broaden the scope of already worrying proposals.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/ofsted-chief-calls-for-register-of-sunday-schools.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/ofsted-chief-calls-for-register-of-sunday-schools.cfmFri, 15 Jan 2016 13:00:59 +0000When the Modern Slavery Act was being debated in parliament the Alliance joined a coalition of organisations to encourage the government to include an amendment requiring businesses to show their supply chains are slavery free.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/one-step-closer-to-slavery-free-supply-chains.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/one-step-closer-to-slavery-free-supply-chains.cfmThu, 22 Oct 2015 10:25:39 +0000Leaders across the south of England are being invited to hear inspiring stories from unity movements, share best practice and be spiritually renewed.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/join-us-at-gathersouth-this-november.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/join-us-at-gathersouth-this-november.cfmWed, 21 Oct 2015 09:01:00 +0000Syria has been on everyone’s minds and lips due to the recent migration crisishttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/syria-why-we-need-to-pray.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/syria-why-we-need-to-pray.cfmThu, 17 Sep 2015 09:28:11 +0000The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, spoke at News UK’s London headquarters on the 10th Anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London about the “unescapable reality” of having Jesus in his life.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/archbishop-visits-news-uk-to-speak-about-life-with-jesus.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/archbishop-visits-news-uk-to-speak-about-life-with-jesus.cfmThu, 09 Jul 2015 13:16:36 +0000Every year the Department of Health publishes a range of national statistics. Among them is a brief report on the number and nature of abortions carried out in England and Wales. The 2014 statistics have just been published and raise some very important questions for everyone.http://www.eauk.org/northern-ireland/latest-abortion-statistics-raise-questions-for-everyone.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/northern-ireland/latest-abortion-statistics-raise-questions-for-everyone.cfmMon, 29 Jun 2015 15:00:21 +0000Assisted suicide is back on the table. This time in the House of Commons. Labour MP Rob Marris topped the ballot for private members’ bills and chose to bring forward an Assisted Dying Bill based largely on Lord Falconer’s bill. Falconer’s bill sought to grant physician-assisted suicide for mentally competent terminally ill adults who have six months or less to live. Due to time constraints, Falconer’s bill didn’t complete its passage through the last parliament. The Evangelical Alliance strongly opposes assisted suicide for a number of reasons.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/assisted-suicide-puts-vulnerable-at-risk.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/assisted-suicide-puts-vulnerable-at-risk.cfmThu, 18 Jun 2015 10:06:49 +0000Rain didn’t deter thousands of people showing up to pray outside parliament the night before the general election, with more than 75 areas and 700 churches across the country praying alongside them in solidarity.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/thousands-gather-outside-parliament-to-pray-for-election.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/thousands-gather-outside-parliament-to-pray-for-election.cfmThu, 07 May 2015 12:57:45 +0000Loneliness and isolation are the most widespread social problems affecting our communities, regardless of income or social class, according to a Church of England survey out last week.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/tackling-loneliness-and-isolation.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/tackling-loneliness-and-isolation.cfmFri, 20 Feb 2015 11:42:00 +0000Hillsong Church London is preparing to host the largest Christmas carol service in the UK this Sunday at London’s Wembley Arena. Ralph Boer, Hillsong’s head of communications, spoke to the Evangelical Alliance about why carols are still relevant today.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/hillsong-hosts-uks-largest-carol-service.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/hillsong-hosts-uks-largest-carol-service.cfmThu, 18 Dec 2014 12:23:02 +0000Renewal and transformation is headed for the north of England next year with GATHERNORTH. The two-day conference is the start of a prophetic transformational conversation that will have its impact in northern villages, towns, cities and boroughs.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gather-heads-north.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gather-heads-north.cfmWed, 03 Dec 2014 15:17:05 +0000The general director of the Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the formal adoption of women bishops. The legislation was passed by a simple majority of the Church of England’s General Synod – the final stage of legislative process.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/alliance-director-welcomes-final-step-in-women-bishops-legislation.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/alliance-director-welcomes-final-step-in-women-bishops-legislation.cfmFri, 21 Nov 2014 17:07:02 +0000The Church of England is proposing a network of savings clubs for primary schools to raise children’s financial awareness. Pupils as young as four could have the opportunity to take part in the clubs as junior cashiers or bank managers to learn practically about the lessons taught in the classroom about money.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/archbishop-to-launch-money-saving-clubs-in-schools.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/archbishop-to-launch-money-saving-clubs-in-schools.cfmThu, 13 Nov 2014 08:34:00 +0000Emmanuel Community School is celebrating its first year in an independent building, 90 pupils, a brilliant first Ofsted report and the success of building a free school based on Christian values.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/new-christian-free-school-celebrates-success.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/new-christian-free-school-celebrates-success.cfmFri, 17 Oct 2014 13:51:19 +0000A team of cyclists are beginning a 5-day challenge tomorrow to end slavery, cycling from Liverpool to London.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/cycle-challenge-begins-to-tackle-trafficking.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/cycle-challenge-begins-to-tackle-trafficking.cfmMon, 13 Oct 2014 10:58:42 +0000Exactly 60 years after Billy Graham’s crusade, another gospel mission in Harringay is gearing up to bring the good news to a new generation in the area.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/mission-returns-to-harringay-60-years-after-billy-grahams-crusade.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/mission-returns-to-harringay-60-years-after-billy-grahams-crusade.cfmFri, 10 Oct 2014 14:20:04 +0000Churches in Sidcup have had a successful summer of outreach through their summer festival Lark in the Park in conjunction with HOPE14.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/summer-success-in-sidcup-for-hope14.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/summer-success-in-sidcup-for-hope14.cfmTue, 16 Sep 2014 14:31:53 +0000The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a call for evidence to find out more about the experience of Christians and people of other faiths in the workplace and other areas of their lives.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/equalities-commission-to-investigate-belief-in-public-life.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/equalities-commission-to-investigate-belief-in-public-life.cfmMon, 18 Aug 2014 10:40:22 +0000It is 60 years since the 1954 Harringay Crusade, which Christians look back on as the closest we came to mass revival in 20th century Britain. Organised by Billy Graham and the Evangelical Alliance, the events, officially entitled the Greater London Crusade, took place in North London in the Harringay Arena and saw an aggregate attendance of two million people - the biggest Christian event of its kind in UK history.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/harringay-crusade-60th-anniversary.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/harringay-crusade-60th-anniversary.cfmMon, 07 Jul 2014 09:05:00 +0000Two Manchester-based Christian charities have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is an MBE for organisations.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/queens-award-for-voluntary-service.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/queens-award-for-voluntary-service.cfmTue, 24 Jun 2014 10:58:21 +0000Who Cares? is a county-wide mission which began at the beginning of this month in Norfolk and North Suffolk, with nine weeks of listening to local communities. 10,000 Christians from more than 60 churches in the region will be working together to find out what people say hurts them most and responding by offering compassion and hope.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/who-cares-new-day.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/who-cares-new-day.cfmTue, 24 Jun 2014 10:30:25 +0000The Gather Global conference in London brought together leaders of church unity movements from the USA, Germany and Australia together with English leaders to support and inspire churches to work together to reach their communities.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/churches-working-together-for-mission-across-the-globe.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/churches-working-together-for-mission-across-the-globe.cfmTue, 06 May 2014 16:12:32 +0000Food, films and community action are on the agenda this Easter as churches, college students and local residents team up to treat Kendal to a make-over.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/hope-kendal-mission.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/hope-kendal-mission.cfmWed, 02 Apr 2014 08:00:00 +0000A visual arts trail across the centre of Manchester aims to link the Easter passion story to the reality of day to day life for ordinary people. Hosted by six major venues, more than 60 works of art by 20 artists from Manchester and beyond will be displayed during Lent (5 March - 21 April).http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/passionart-trail-for-lent.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/passionart-trail-for-lent.cfmWed, 05 Mar 2014 16:12:32 +0000As the extreme wet weather continues across the UK, churches are opening their doors to flood victims and reaching out to their communities with practical assistance.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/churches-help-flood-victims.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/churches-help-flood-victims.cfmWed, 12 Feb 2014 15:19:38 +0000A recent ComRes survey commissioned by Radio 2 and BBC Local Radio as part of their Faith in the World Week found that half of English adults say they experience loneliness. Solo living and loneliness are on the rise in Britain, it is a widespread problem, and it’s not just the elderly and those outside the Church who are affected.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/church-challenged-to-care-for-lonely.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/church-challenged-to-care-for-lonely.cfmThu, 31 Oct 2013 10:30:00 +0000Jamaican born Bishop Eric Brown was installed as the first pentecostal president of Churches Together in England (CTE) on Monday 7 October at the annual national church leaders meeting, held at Lambeth Palace.http://www.eauk.org/church/one-people-commission/stories/first-pentecostal-president-for-churches-together-in-england.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/one-people-commission/stories/first-pentecostal-president-for-churches-together-in-england.cfmWed, 09 Oct 2013 10:01:47 +0000Parliament debated how faith groups and local government work together, following the Faith in the Community report from Christians in Parliament and the Evangelical Alliancehttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/government-backs-alliance-workshops-between-faith-groups-and-councils.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/government-backs-alliance-workshops-between-faith-groups-and-councils.cfmWed, 03 Jul 2013 16:13:19 +0000A Muslim Christian women’s network in Leicester has launched a directory to bring together women's groups to work together on women's issues.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/muslims-and-christians-building-community.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/muslims-and-christians-building-community.cfmFri, 28 Jun 2013 10:28:00 +0000Estates across the capital will be the focus of a week of 24/7 prayer between 1 July and 7 July.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/24-7-prayer-week-for-london-estates.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/24-7-prayer-week-for-london-estates.cfmSat, 22 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0000Faith in the Community report produced by Christians in Parliament and the Evangelical Alliance examines the relationship between local authorities and faith groups.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/faith-in-the-community.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/faith-in-the-community.cfmMon, 10 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0000In 2007, 40 years since the introduction of the 1967 Abortion Act, the total number of abortions carried out in England and Wales was reported at 6.7 million.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/protecting-the-unborn.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/protecting-the-unborn.cfmThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:09:43 +0000Jesus House is offering free pampering treatments on Saturday, 9 March, for mothers from their local neighbourhood.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/jesus-house-offers-pampering-treatments-to-unsung-mothers.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/jesus-house-offers-pampering-treatments-to-unsung-mothers.cfmFri, 08 Mar 2013 13:40:40 +0000Pastor Jim Cymbala of New York’s famous Brooklyn Tabernacle church was the keynote speaker at A Time for Refreshment for over 700 church leaders.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/brooklyn-tabernacle-pastor-jim-cymbala-honoured-to-meet-uk-leaders.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/brooklyn-tabernacle-pastor-jim-cymbala-honoured-to-meet-uk-leaders.cfmTue, 26 Feb 2013 11:15:39 +0000The Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland is "delighted" to hear that David Porter has been appointed as the new director for reconciliation for the Archbishop of Canterbury.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/reconciliation-director-to-work-with-new-archbishop-of-canterbury.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/reconciliation-director-to-work-with-new-archbishop-of-canterbury.cfmMon, 18 Feb 2013 16:39:16 +0000Lord Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, has announced the shortlist for the 2013 Michael Ramsey Prize, which will be awarded at The Telegraph Hay Festival in May 2013.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/shortlist-announced-for-10000-michael-ramsey-prize.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/shortlist-announced-for-10000-michael-ramsey-prize.cfmMon, 28 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000Imagine that you are an ex-offender. You have served time in prison for the crimes that you committed. Having left the prison, you now find yourself back in the wider world. How do you begin to rebuild your life? Where do you start?http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/restart-gives-ex-offenders-a-fresh-start.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/restart-gives-ex-offenders-a-fresh-start.cfmMon, 21 Jan 2013 15:56:17 +0000Unusually for November, elections were held last week in most parts of England and Wales.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/record-low-turn-out-for-pcc-elections.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/record-low-turn-out-for-pcc-elections.cfmThu, 22 Nov 2012 11:11:05 +0000In a couple of weeks elections will take place to choose who oversees the police forces in England and Wales.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/police-and-crime-commissioners.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/police-and-crime-commissioners.cfmThu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14:46 +0000Thanks to an Olympic-orientated campaign, human trafficking cases are being exposed across Londonhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gift-boxes-reveal-world-of-human-trafficking-to-olympic-tourists.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gift-boxes-reveal-world-of-human-trafficking-to-olympic-tourists.cfmFri, 10 Aug 2012 10:02:36 +0000Hundreds of young Norwegians, complete with Viking longship, have joined Geordie Christians in their Olympic outreachhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/move-over-olympians-the-vikings-are-coming.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/move-over-olympians-the-vikings-are-coming.cfmFri, 27 Jul 2012 14:59:33 +0000At last, the Olympics are here and the greatest show on earth will be underway but what's the main message?http://www.eauk.org/culture/friday-night-theology/whats-the-message.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/friday-night-theology/whats-the-message.cfmFri, 27 Jul 2012 09:15:34 +0000Churches across the UK are about to set a record for the highest ever level of involvement in the Olympics.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/churches-set-for-a-record-response-to-the-2012-games.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/churches-set-for-a-record-response-to-the-2012-games.cfmThu, 26 Jul 2012 08:45:16 +0000Let's be honest; you don't know what a Higgs boson is and I don't eitherhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/god-us-and-the-higgs-boson.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/god-us-and-the-higgs-boson.cfmWed, 04 Jul 2012 10:50:52 +0000The Duchess of Cornwall delighted hundreds of old aged pensioners celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee when she dropped in for a cup of tea and cake with them.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/duchess-of-cornwall-visits-london-evangelical-church.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/duchess-of-cornwall-visits-london-evangelical-church.cfmTue, 03 Jul 2012 09:15:00 +0000Two members of The Girls’ Brigade England & Wales talked to one of the world’s most influential politicians about the benefits of being involved with the organisation.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/tea-at-number-10-for-the-girls-brigade.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/tea-at-number-10-for-the-girls-brigade.cfmMon, 25 Jun 2012 16:22:44 +0000Thursday was a tough night for the governing parties, with significant Labour gains in council elections across the country and the rejection of a flagship government policy in referendums for elected mayors.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/local-election-round-up.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/local-election-round-up.cfmFri, 04 May 2012 13:29:55 +00002,700 young people sign up to serve during the Olympicshttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/the2012.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/the2012.cfmThu, 26 Apr 2012 14:07:00 +0000Parliamentary Officer, Danny Webster, reflects on the London mayoral hustingshttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/londoners-grill-mayoral-candidates.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/londoners-grill-mayoral-candidates.cfmThu, 19 Apr 2012 11:08:55 +0000The race for London Mayor heated up this week as the candidates entered the final few weeks before voting day.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/london-mayoral-race-heats-up.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/london-mayoral-race-heats-up.cfmFri, 13 Apr 2012 11:20:07 +0000Young people from across York worked together over Easter to bring good news to their city streets as part of a city-wide youth mission.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/young-christians-invade-york.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/young-christians-invade-york.cfmWed, 11 Apr 2012 11:56:52 +0000A teenaged Christian has been awarded by the British Youth Council for making a real difference.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/methodist-youth-president-awarded-for-making-a-difference.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/methodist-youth-president-awarded-for-making-a-difference.cfmWed, 04 Apr 2012 16:22:42 +0000This week the final report of an independent panel into last year’s riots in English cities was published. Up to 15,000 people were believed to have taken part in the riots - with the majority of those aged under 24.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/reading-the-riot-act.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/reading-the-riot-act.cfmWed, 28 Mar 2012 15:29:41 +0000A unique Christian orchestra, with a distinguished history of partnering with both Christian musicians and leading classical artists, is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/all-souls-orchestra-40-years.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/all-souls-orchestra-40-years.cfmWed, 28 Mar 2012 13:22:33 +0000In the aftermath of Fabrice Muamba’s cardiac arrest during the FA cup game between his team the Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, his supporters have flooded social media channels with messages of prayer and encouragement.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/fabrice-muamba-prayer.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/fabrice-muamba-prayer.cfmWed, 21 Mar 2012 11:14:36 +0000Street Angels-CNI (Christian Nightlife Initiatives) is the latest recipient of the prestigious Big Society Award.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/street-angels-cni-big-society-award.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/street-angels-cni-big-society-award.cfmTue, 20 Mar 2012 16:19:25 +0000David Wood works part-time as a sub-editor based in Worcester on a number of local newspapers.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/david-wood.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/david-wood.cfmTue, 20 Mar 2012 13:07:19 +0000Christians will quiz the main candidates running for Mayor of London at a special hustings debate on 18 April.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christians-to-quiz-candidates-for-mayor.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christians-to-quiz-candidates-for-mayor.cfmMon, 19 Mar 2012 10:58:00 +0000Dr Rowan Williams has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as the Archbishop of Canterbury.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/archbishop-of-canterbury-resigns.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/archbishop-of-canterbury-resigns.cfmFri, 16 Mar 2012 17:20:43 +0000Over the last few weeks, Healing On The Streets (HOTS) based in Bath has been thrust into media headlines after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued a ruling against their website and downloadable leaflet in which they state that God can heal, physically as well as emotionally and spiritually.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/healing-on-the-streets-appeal.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/healing-on-the-streets-appeal.cfmThu, 08 Mar 2012 10:35:45 +0000Two organisations are joining forces to provide rehabilitation for ex-offenders in the London area.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/helping-more-ex-offenders-in-london.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/helping-more-ex-offenders-in-london.cfmTue, 06 Mar 2012 16:34:16 +0000The Evangelical Alliance has re-iterated the importance of protecting all children.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/alliance-responds-to-senseless-murder-of-kristy-bamu.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/alliance-responds-to-senseless-murder-of-kristy-bamu.cfmThu, 01 Mar 2012 17:57:47 +0000The Evangelical Alliance is co-hosting a hustings event ahead of the London mayoral elections.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/london-mayoral-hustings.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/london-mayoral-hustings.cfmThu, 01 Mar 2012 14:10:10 +0000Who's who at Evangelical Alliance in England.http://www.eauk.org/england/whos-who-england.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/england/whos-who-england.cfmTue, 28 Feb 2012 18:42:57 +0000A group of Christian MPs and Peers has called for changes in the law to ensure that the freedoms of believers in the UK are not eroded.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/clearing-the-ground-launched.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/clearing-the-ground-launched.cfmMon, 27 Feb 2012 12:46:00 +0000A report on an inquiry into freedoms of Christians in public life, by Christians in Parliament.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/publications/clearing-the-ground.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/publications/clearing-the-ground.cfmMon, 27 Feb 2012 12:39:39 +0000Christian leaders passionate about working together to transform their towns and cities with the good news of Christ met at the first ever Gather conference last week.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gather-conference.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/gather-conference.cfmWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:39:57 +0000The ban on Bideford council saying prayers before their meetings is "outrageous" and "undemocratic", the Alliance's advocacy director has said.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/council-prayer-ban-outrageous.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/news/council-prayer-ban-outrageous.cfmFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:00 +0000Phil Schluter runs a family coffee business founded in 1858, which specialises in African coffees.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/philip-schluter-social-enterprise.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/philip-schluter-social-enterprise.cfmTue, 07 Feb 2012 13:19:00 +0000Prime Minister David Cameron praised the social impact that Church Army evangelist Jeff Hill has had on the Oxfordshire community through the numerous projects he has established in the area.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/church-army-david-cameron.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/church-army-david-cameron.cfmTue, 31 Jan 2012 13:46:00 +0000Theresa Stone is the prayer & communications coordinator for 24-7 Prayer UK.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/theresa-stone-prayer-and-communications.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/theresa-stone-prayer-and-communications.cfmTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:46:00 +0000In the run up to Christmas things are even more busy than usual for Christian charity His Church, who distribute quality food and clothing to those who need it most. Rather than destroying counterfeit designer clothes, customs, trading standards and other organisations are now handing them over to His Church to re-brand then distribute to the homeless and vulnerable.http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/his-clothes.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/church/stories/his-clothes.cfmThu, 22 Dec 2011 11:39:00 +0000Hayley Matthews is a chaplain to MediaCityUK and coordinator of The Anchor project, the chaplaincy in MediaCityUK.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/hayley-matthews-media-city-uk-chaplain.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/hayley-matthews-media-city-uk-chaplain.cfmTue, 22 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0000The competition is being held as part of Black History Month and includes both living and historic black people.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelical-alliance-celebrates-the-nomination-of-pastor-agu-irukwu.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelical-alliance-celebrates-the-nomination-of-pastor-agu-irukwu.cfmFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:02:00 +0000The Evangelical Alliance calls on The Evening Standard to apologise for its comments about Pastor Agu Irukwu.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evening-standard-pastor-agu.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evening-standard-pastor-agu.cfmFri, 14 Oct 2011 08:43:00 +0000Emily Phillips was the general manager and arts co-ordinator at the Nexus Art Café. She has a Bachelors degree in history from Lancaster University, a Masters from University College London and worked in numerous part-time jobs in music stores, bars and cafes to help fund her studies.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/emily-phillips-arts.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/emily-phillips-arts.cfmTue, 13 Sep 2011 16:06:00 +0000Churches unite to provide relief, support and care in aftermath of London riots.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-unite-to-provide-relief-in-aftermath-of-london-riots.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-unite-to-provide-relief-in-aftermath-of-london-riots.cfmTue, 09 Aug 2011 17:28:00 +0000Hugh Bradby has been working as general secretary of TISCA (The Independent Schools Christian Alliance) since 2006.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/hugh-bradby-educator.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/hugh-bradby-educator.cfmTue, 19 Jul 2011 16:36:00 +0000David Waters is Directing Assistant Producer on the most watched music programme on telly -Songs of Praise (X Factor is a reality show!).http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/david-waters-media-producer.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/david-waters-media-producer.cfmTue, 19 Apr 2011 12:27:00 +0000The Health and Social Care Bill currently going through Parliament lays the foundations for the biggest upheaval of the NHS since it was founded in 1948. It is a complex and wide-ranging piece of legislation, reflecting the far-reaching nature of the Government's programme of reform for the NHS in England, which was first set out in the NHS White Paper Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS in July 2010. Sir David Nicholson, the NHS Chief Executive, is widely quoted as describing the proposals as the biggest change management programme in the world-the only one so large "that you can actually see it from space".http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/all-change-nhs-reform-in-england.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/politics/all-change-nhs-reform-in-england.cfmWed, 23 Feb 2011 14:57:00 +0000Churches call Government to act on problem gambling risehttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-call-government-to-act-on-problem-gambling-rise.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-call-government-to-act-on-problem-gambling-rise.cfmTue, 15 Feb 2011 15:49:00 +0000More than 11,000 individual written pledges to help halve extreme poverty are being handed to MPs in Parliament.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christians-most-readied-and-powerful-agent-to-eradicate-global-poverty.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christians-most-readied-and-powerful-agent-to-eradicate-global-poverty.cfmFri, 21 Jan 2011 15:44:00 +0000The freedoms of religious believers should not be undermined by human rights law.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/calls-for-changes-in-human-rights-law-to-protect-individuals.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/calls-for-changes-in-human-rights-law-to-protect-individuals.cfmTue, 18 Jan 2011 15:36:00 +0000After 13 years as Member of Parliament for Loughborough (1997-2010), Andy Reed is now a consultant to charities in the sport and faith sectors and carrying a ‘portfolio lifestyle’.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/andy-reed-consultant.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/andy-reed-consultant.cfmWed, 12 Jan 2011 12:01:00 +0000A new survey of 17,000 people provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs, opinions and habits of evangelical Christians.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/ukevangelical-christians-distinct-yet-diverse.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/ukevangelical-christians-distinct-yet-diverse.cfmMon, 10 Jan 2011 15:30:00 +0000Competition invites entrants to photograph how the Bible has changed their life.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/now-thats-what-i-call-an-amazing-story.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/now-thats-what-i-call-an-amazing-story.cfmWed, 22 Dec 2010 14:03:00 +0000Multi-talented Bex Lewis has several roles: “Blended Learning Fellow”, Media Studies & History Lecturer, and leader on assorted projects at the University of Winchester.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/bex-lewis-social-media-guru.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/bex-lewis-social-media-guru.cfmTue, 21 Dec 2010 14:06:00 +0000At first glance it’s a familiar image of an ultra-sound scan. Look again and you can clearly see that the baby has a halo.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/hes-on-his-way.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/hes-on-his-way.cfmThu, 16 Dec 2010 13:58:00 +0000Evangelical Christians are already trailblazing Prime Minister David Cameron’s vision of a Big Society that promotes people volunteering in their local communities.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelical-christians-at-forefront-of-volunteering.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelical-christians-at-forefront-of-volunteering.cfmWed, 24 Nov 2010 13:52:00 +0000The Gujarati Christian Fellowship celebrated its third annual anniversary at the Northwood Methodist Church in West London.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/londons-gujarati-christians-celebrate-milestone-birthday.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/londons-gujarati-christians-celebrate-milestone-birthday.cfmMon, 15 Nov 2010 12:51:00 +0000Penny Culliford is the author of the Theodora’s Diary Books, a series of comedy-novelshttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/penny-culliford-author.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/penny-culliford-author.cfmTue, 09 Nov 2010 14:37:00 +0000Christians are showing that working with their local MPs can actually make a difference to the lives of poor people across the world.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-partner-with-local-mps-to-end-global-poverty.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-partner-with-local-mps-to-end-global-poverty.cfmTue, 09 Nov 2010 12:43:00 +0000The barrage of protests sparked by Tony Blair’s autobiography ‘A Journey’ clearly demonstrates how the question of war can divide a nation.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/pastors-learn-how-to-minister-to-a-nation-at-odds-in-times-of-trouble.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/pastors-learn-how-to-minister-to-a-nation-at-odds-in-times-of-trouble.cfmThu, 21 Oct 2010 11:40:00 +0000Playwright turned property tycoon to unite South Asian Christians.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/playwright-turned-property-tycoon-to-unite-south-asian-christians.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/playwright-turned-property-tycoon-to-unite-south-asian-christians.cfmFri, 15 Oct 2010 11:28:00 +0000News that nearly three quarters of people in Britain say they are Christian has bolstered the cause for believers to become more open in expressing their faith.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/70-per-cent-of-britons-say-they-are-christian.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/70-per-cent-of-britons-say-they-are-christian.cfmFri, 24 Sep 2010 11:12:00 +0000Christians of all denominations should wholeheartedly welcome this week’s Papal visit if they want to protect their right to freely practise their faith.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelicals-back-popes-bid-to-protect-religious-liberty-from-secular-sabotage.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/evangelicals-back-popes-bid-to-protect-religious-liberty-from-secular-sabotage.cfmMon, 13 Sep 2010 10:46:00 +0000Christians have been taking ‘Big Society’ stories of community transformation to Downing Street this week.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-unveil-big-society-benefits.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-unveil-big-society-benefits.cfmThu, 26 Aug 2010 13:57:00 +0000Black church leaders urge government to increase child protection measures for pastors.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/black-church-leaders-urge-government-to-increase-child-protection-measures-for-pastors.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/black-church-leaders-urge-government-to-increase-child-protection-measures-for-pastors.cfmThu, 12 Aug 2010 13:49:00 +0000Pakistani Christians are calling on the British church to financially support Christians in Pakistan working to bring relief.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/pakistan-flood-response.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/pakistan-flood-response.cfmThu, 05 Aug 2010 13:32:00 +0000A London march is organised this Saturday by the British Pakistani Christian Association.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/protest-march-as-pressure-on-minorities-increases-in-pakistan.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/protest-march-as-pressure-on-minorities-increases-in-pakistan.cfmWed, 28 Jul 2010 13:20:00 +0000Rachel Thorpe recently graduated from Cambridge with a degree in English, is spending a year working for Christian Heritage in Cambridgehttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/culture-footprint-rachel-thorpe.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/culture-footprint-rachel-thorpe.cfmTue, 20 Jul 2010 13:56:00 +0000The Big Society is an immense opportunity for community service that Christians should not pass up, the Evangelical Alliance has said.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-should-get-stuck-in-to-the-big-society.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-should-get-stuck-in-to-the-big-society.cfmMon, 19 Jul 2010 13:08:00 +0000Asian church and mission leaders pledged to work together last month.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/are-south-asians-unwelcome-in-mainstream-churches.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/are-south-asians-unwelcome-in-mainstream-churches.cfmFri, 09 Jul 2010 12:58:00 +0000Micah Challenge is asking UK Christians not to forget the problems of others in the shadow of the budget.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/whats-your-promise-launch.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/whats-your-promise-launch.cfmWed, 30 Jun 2010 16:15:00 +0000Survey on Christian giving shows leaders’ timidity over money means churches risk losing out.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christian-leaders-sweeping-money-under-the-carpet.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/christian-leaders-sweeping-money-under-the-carpet.cfmWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:49:00 +0000Daniel Cooling studied at the University of the Arts (Wimbledon), has a degree in theology and has done postgraduate work in the relationship between theology and the arts at St. Andrews University and the London School of Theology where he is currently a part-time researcher.http://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/daniel-cooling-arts.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/culture/forum-for-change/culture-footprint/daniel-cooling-arts.cfmTue, 08 Jun 2010 16:14:00 +0000The Church has a vital role in tackling poverty and injustice, according to Tearfund.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/church-vital-in-tackling-poverty.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/church-vital-in-tackling-poverty.cfmThu, 03 Jun 2010 13:49:00 +0000In the aftermath of the General Election Christians are being called to pray for the new Parliament and Government.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/week-of-prayer-for-parliamet.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/week-of-prayer-for-parliamet.cfmFri, 21 May 2010 13:36:00 +0000In the midst of manifesto launches and leaders' debates Christians have shown that their priorities stretch across the political spectrum.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/open-letter-to-party-leaders.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/open-letter-to-party-leaders.cfmThu, 06 May 2010 11:31:00 +0000The Evangelical Alliance honours a ‘trailblazer’ as he moves on to establish the Family Foundation.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/muirs-mission-to-start-new-family-and-public-life-charity.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/muirs-mission-to-start-new-family-and-public-life-charity.cfmFri, 16 Apr 2010 11:39:00 +0000Twitter resurrects Easter with live passion play.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/twitter-resurrects-easter-with-live-passion-play.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/twitter-resurrects-easter-with-live-passion-play.cfmMon, 29 Mar 2010 10:10:00 +0000The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Communities Secretary John Denham’s recognition of the excellent work done by faith groups, at the Faith and Social Action conference today.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/response-to-denham.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/response-to-denham.cfmWed, 17 Mar 2010 11:04:00 +0000Hundreds of musings on the meaning of Easter have been posted on Facebook and Twitter in an interactive Lent reflection.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/easter-comes-alive.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/easter-comes-alive.cfmTue, 16 Mar 2010 10:56:00 +0000The Evangelical Alliance is calling on the Government to guarantee that churches will genuinely be free to choose whether or not to hold civil partnerships without risk of future anti-discrimination lawsuits.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-must-be-free-to-refuse-civil-partnerships.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/churches-must-be-free-to-refuse-civil-partnerships.cfmWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +0000At the General Synod, a motion was agreed that means that the Church of England will join Christians across the country in celebrating and promoting the Bible as part of the 400th anniversary of the Authorised Version.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/synod-bible-confidence.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/synod-bible-confidence.cfmWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:56:00 +0000What does Easter mean to you? Tweeters and Facebook members are being invited to share their feelings about Easter by answering this question on a new Lent twitter feed.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/easter-lent-tweeting.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/easter-lent-tweeting.cfmTue, 16 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0000HOPE will be springing again in villages, towns and cities across the UK after leaders of major Christian denominations and organisations came together in a commitment to mission.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/hope-springs-up-2010.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/hope-springs-up-2010.cfmTue, 16 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0000An overwhelming majority of young evangelical Christians are planning to vote in the upcoming General Election.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/young-christians-will-buck-vote-trend.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/young-christians-will-buck-vote-trend.cfmFri, 12 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0000The Methodist Relief and Development Fund and the Alliance collaborate to produce a series of inspirational video reflections for Lent.http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/mrdf-and-ea-collaborate-on-lent-videos.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/mrdf-and-ea-collaborate-on-lent-videos.cfmWed, 10 Feb 2010 13:49:00 +0000A city tour is well underway exploring the theme of "The Bible: Tedious, Taboo and Toxic, or Transforming, Treasured and True?"http://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/biblefresh-launch-2010.cfmhttp://www.eauk.org/current-affairs/media/press-releases/biblefresh-launch-2010.cfmTue, 02 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0000