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Wednesday 22 May 2019

Government proposals set to resurrect state-backed register of church activities, says Evangelical Alliance

The Evangelical Alliance, a UK wide Christian group, are calling for the government to abandon proposals to regulate out-of-school settings across England. The government is currently consulting on proposals around home education and out-of-school…
Friday 26 April 2019

Leader of bombed evangelical church in Sri Lanka offers forgiveness to attackers

The leader of the evangelical church bombed in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has spoken out, offering forgiveness to the attackers, and thanks to all who have offered prayer and support. Pastor Roshan Mahesen also spoke of his commitment to…
Friday 12 April 2019

Steve Clifford to step down as general director of the Evangelical Alliance after ten years’ service

The Evangelical Alliance has announced that Steve Clifford, its general director, will step down from his role at the end of 2019. Steve has been at the helm of the Evangelical Alliance since April 2009 and over the past decade he has helped the…
Friday 18 January 2019

Deputy First Minister reaffirms importance of “valuable contribution” of churches across Scotland

John Swinney MSP will address delegates at Scotland’s National Youth and Children’s work conference in Aviemore, to highlight the value of constructive partnership between the Scottish Government and Christian communities The 350 delegates…
Thursday 10 January 2019

Siân Rees joins the Evangelical Alliance as director of Wales

The Evangelical Alliance is delighted to welcome Siân Rees as its new director of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales and to the UK-wide leadership team. Siân joins the Evangelical Alliance having most recently led a performing arts faculty at a…
Wednesday 28 November 2018

Evangelical Alliance releases Transformed; an introduction on transgender

The Evangelical Alliance has produced Transformed as a brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender in a changing culture. The resource follows an extended period of consultation and discussion and seeks to provide a…
Wednesday 07 November 2018

Religious Liberty Commission statement on Asia Bibi

Religious Liberty Commission calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan to allow Asia Bibi to leave Pakistan. The Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) of the Evangelical Alliance is formed of Release International, CSW and Open Doors UK who are all working…
Friday 02 November 2018

Churches back Tracey Crouch over delay in FOBT limits

Leaders of churches and Christian organisations have spoken out in support of Tracey Crouch following her resignation as the minister responsible for gambling. The government have delayed introducing a £2 limit on FOBTs until October 2019.…
Wednesday 10 October 2018

Ashers: A win for everyone

Supreme Court rules to protect freedom from compelled speech The Supreme Court announced today that Ashers Bakery did not discriminate against Mr Lee when they refused to make a cake that said: ‘Support Gay Marriage’. The key outcome of today’s…
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