--- title: Homepage date: 2018-03-03T23:55:56+00:00 canonical_url: "https://staging.eauk.org/" section: Homepage --- ![Men hugging](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Men hugging](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![SAF Worship](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![SAF Worship](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Gav Calver Spring Harvest](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Gav Calver Spring Harvest](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Worshipping singers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Worshipping singers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Senedd parliamentary prayer breakfast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Senedd parliamentary prayer breakfast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jo Frost in church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Jo Frost in church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) # Together we're making Jesus known. We are an alliance of evangelicals sharing the gospel, lifting voices of hope, and building unity. We exist to serve and strengthen the UK church. [ Join us ](https://staging.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member) ### ##### [ ![Good News People: The Podcast](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Phil gav](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/phil-gav.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [#### Good News People: The Podcast ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) Gavin and Phil talk share what God is doing across the UK, explore how we can all respond and talk to amazing UK leaders [ Watch now ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-people) [ ![Assisted suicide rejected by Scottish Parliament](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Scottish Parliament Debating Chamber 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Scottish_Parliament_Debating_Chamber_2.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) [#### Assisted suicide rejected by Scottish Parliament ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) In rejecting the proposed new law politicians vote to protect life and the dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 18 March 2026 [](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) [ ![Turn the battle at the gate](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Group prayer](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Group-prayer.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/turn-the-battle-at-the-gate) [#### Turn the battle at the gate ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/turn-the-battle-at-the-gate) Reflections on the recent UK-wide call to prayer and why Steve Uppal and the team are spurred on to go again [ ![Steve Uppal](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/steve-uppal) [ Steve Uppal ](/author/steve-uppal) 13 March 2026 [](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/turn-the-battle-at-the-gate) [## About us We are the Evangelical Alliance. We love Jesus and we want everyone in the UK to be given an opportunity to know Him. We love His church, and we will do all we can to unite evangelicals, building confidence in the gospel and speaking as a trusted voice into society to see it changed for Him. ![Opc](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Opc](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us) ### Become a member of the Evangelical Alliance ##### There are three main types of membership: individual, church and organisation. See below which one suits you best and become a member today. [ ### Personal membership Find out more about becoming a personal member of the Evangelical Alliance today ](https://staging.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/individuals) [ ### Church membership Join a movement of 3,000 churches making Jesus known across the UK ](https://staging.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/churches) [ ### Organisation membership Find out more about becoming a member of the Evangelical Alliance as an organisation ](https://staging.eauk.org/membership/become-a-member/organisations) ## Find a church near you #### Search by church name, postcode or place to explore Evangelical Alliance member churches across the UK. Use my current location [ Browse all churches ](https://staging.eauk.org/churches) ### The Evangelical Alliance across the nations [ ### Northern Ireland Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland) [ ### Scotland Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/scotland) [ ### Wales Keep up with the Evangelical Alliance in Wales ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales) ### Latest research ##### Access insights that equip the church for faithful engagement in a changing culture. [ ![Supplemental reports](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/5-Finding-Jesus-data-sets.png) ![5 Finding Jesus data sets](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/5-Finding-Jesus-data-sets.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [#### Supplemental reports ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) Explore the five reports that dig deeper into how people from different demographics come to faith [ Discover more ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [ ![Missional Trends 2026](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![MT card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/MT-card.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [#### Missional Trends 2026 ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) Phil Knox shares five key missional trends churches should expect to see in 2026 [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026) [ ![Faith in Wales report // Adroddiad Ffydd yng Nghymru](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![FAITH IN WALES WEB BANNER](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/FAITH-IN-WALES-WEB-BANNER.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [#### Faith in Wales report // Adroddiad Ffydd yng Nghymru ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) Highlighting the impact that faith communities have within Welsh communities // Tynnu sylw at yr effaith y mae cymunedau ffydd yn ei chael o fewn cymunedau Cymreig [ Read more ](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/wales/faith-in-wales-2025-report) [ ![Changing Church 2025 report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Elianna gill yg E5 S Xl 25o unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/elianna-gill-ygE5SXl_25o-unsplash.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) [#### Changing Church 2025 report ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) What is the state of the UK evangelical church five years on from the Covid pandemic? [ Learn more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-2025) [ ![Finding Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Finding Jesus card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Finding-Jesus-card.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [#### Finding Jesus ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) Identifying pathways to faith in adulthood [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus) [ ![Talking Jesus report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Talking jesus web card wo date](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Talking-jesus-web-card-wo-date.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/talking-jesus-report) [#### Talking Jesus report ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/talking-jesus-report) Groundbreaking research on the state of faith in the UK [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/talking-jesus-report) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/talking-jesus-report) ### [ Advocacy ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy) ##### [ ![Connect with your local representatives](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Three tips for connecting with your local EA dark blue representative 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Three-tips-for-connecting-with-your-local-EA-dark-blue-representative-2025.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [#### Connect with your local representatives ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) A resource to help you begin to build relationships with your elected representatives and to encourage you to pray for and support them [ Stay connected ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [ ![Cross Section](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Cross Section website card 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Cross-Section-website-card-2025_2025-06-26-090319_nkjz.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [#### Cross Section ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) Our latest podcast hosting conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture [ Watch now ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [ ![Churches have an important role in responding to child poverty](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ben wicks i D Ctsz INHI unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/ben-wicks-iDCtsz-INHI-unsplash.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-churches-can-have-a-local-response-to-the-national-child-poverty-strategy) [#### Churches have an important role in responding to child poverty ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-churches-can-have-a-local-response-to-the-national-child-poverty-strategy) The government launched its national Child Poverty Strategy in December – what is the role of the local church? [ ![Anna Iliescu](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/anna-lliescu) [ Anna Iliescu ](/author/anna-lliescu) 27 January 2026 [](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-churches-can-have-a-local-response-to-the-national-child-poverty-strategy) [## idea online Home of news and views from the Evangelical Alliance, including our latest comment pieces and the online edition of idea magazine ![IMG 8555](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 8555](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views)### [ One People Commission ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission/about-the-one-people-commission-2) ##### Uniting and equipping churches to reflect, celebrate, and thrive in God’s beautifully diverse kingdom. [ ![Visions of Justice and Hope](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Visions of Justice and Hope Card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Visions-of-Justice-and-Hope-Card.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [#### Visions of Justice and Hope ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) An insightful resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity. [ Read more ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/visions-of-justice-and-hope) [ ![Course | Discovering Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DJ website banner 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ-website-banner-2.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [#### Course | Discovering Jesus ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) Join Aaron and Rani as they explore faith, identity and culture as Asian Christians [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus) [ Event ![Discovering Jesus exploration events: 24 March](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![DJ](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/DJ.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/discovering-jesus-exploration-events) [#### Discovering Jesus exploration events: 24 March ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/discovering-jesus-exploration-events) Find out more about the Discovering Jesus course Tuesday 24 March 2026 Past event [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/discovering-jesus-exploration-events) ### Being Human ##### Helping everyday Christians understand, articulate and participate in the good and beautiful truth of what it is to be human. [ ![Being Human: A new lens for our cultural conversations](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![BH book](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/BH-book.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [#### Being Human: A new lens for our cultural conversations ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) A powerful book by Jo Frost and Peter Lynas, shaping conversations on faith, identity, and culture. [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-a-new-lens-for-our-cultural-conversations) [ ![Spiritual practices are leading people to Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Meditation style image](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Meditation-style-image.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/spiritual-practices-are-leading-people-to-jesus) [#### Spiritual practices are leading people to Jesus ](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/spiritual-practices-are-leading-people-to-jesus) Helping people explore things like fasting, gratitude and silence is an evangelistic opportunity we often overlook [ ![Katherine 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