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Press Releases

27 Aug 2010 
LoveZim		 Global Church and Zimbabwean Christians join hands in prayer and action to break cycle of famine
With only four weeks to go until the International Prayer Day for Zimbabwe launches on 26 September, millions of Christians are uniting to pray in support of a coalition movement, LoveZim, to help improve the lives of Zimbabwean farmers.
26 Aug 2010 
Downing Street		 UK Churches Unveil Big Society benefits through successful Square Mile initiative to Cameron
Christians have been taking ‘Big Society’ stories of community transformation to Downing Street this week, with the message that Churches are already forming an integral part of Government plans to see lasting change in Briain, despite cut-backs.
12 Aug 2010 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Black Church leaders urge Government to increase child protection measures for pastors,
Black church leaders in partnership with the Evangelical Alliance and Churches Together in England (CTE) are supporting a call being made by the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) to Government.
5 Aug 2010 
Protest		 Protest march makes ‘clear statement of concern’ for Pakistan’s minorities
As President Asif Ali Zardari faces criticism for visiting Britain while a natural disaster ravages Pakistan, a hundred protestors have been demonstrating serious concerns over increasing pressure on minorities in Pakistan by staging a London rally.
5 Aug 2010 
Pakistan flag		 Pakistani Christians in UK urge immediate financial response to severe floods
As government, military and aid workers battle to reach the thousands in desperate need, Pakistani Christians are calling on the British church to financially support Christians in Pakistan working to bring relief.
28 Jul 2010 
Pakistan flag		 Protest march as pressure on minorities increases in Pakistan
A London march is organised this Saturday by the British Pakistani Christian Association
20 Jul 2010 
andrew and children thumbnail		 Cardiff Man Healed After Children's Prayer
From slipped disk to full health
19 Jul 2010 
BigBen		 Churches should get stuck into the Big Society, says Evangelical Alliance
The Big Society is an immense opportunity for community service that Christians should not pass up, the Evangelical Alliance has said following David Cameron's speech this week.
9 Jul 2010 
jewels in his crown		 Are South Asians 'unwelcome' in UK churches
Asian church and mission leaders meeting at a national conference last month pledged to work together with each other and the wider church and to engage more effectively with people of all faiths in the spiritual, social, cultural and political areas.
4 Jul 2010 
Elaine-Storkey		 Unmasking the Global Pain of Women
Elaine Storkey tells a Cardiff audience why global gender injustice matters to Christians.
30 Jun 2010 
what's your promise		 Remember the poor, calls Micah Challenge at the What's Your Promise? launch
Micah Challenge is asking UK Christians not to forget the problems of others in the shadow of the budget, with a new call to action called What’s Your Promise?
23 Jun 2010 
£10 money in air		 'Christian leaders sweeping money under the carpet'
Survey on Christian giving shows leaders’ timidity over money means churches risk losing out
21 Jun 2010 
Elfed Godding		 Don't Airbrush The Differences
Elfed Godding gives a cautious welcome to the Finding a Common Voice consultation
9 Jun 2010 
 Getting Hot Under The Collar of Gender
CICC is hosting an evening on the issue of gender injustice
9 Jun 2010 
 Eritrean Christians Are Positive About Parenting
new course for parents
3 Jun 2010 
Tearfund		 Churches Vital in Tackling Poverty and Injustice
Tearfund
24 May 2010 
 Biblefresh launches across Scotland
Biblefresh launches across Scotland with Krish Kandiah and Elaine Storkey. Biblefresh is an initiative aiming to get Christians more engaged with the Bible. Biblefresh is backed by 100 Christian organisations including the Baptist Union, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Scottish Bible Society, Scripture Union, and Evangelical Alliance seeking to encourage and inspire churches across the UK to a greater confidence and appetite for the Word of God www.biblefresh.com/partners Biblefresh will take place throughout 2011 to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible
21 May 2010 
Week of Prayer for Parliament		 Christians called to pray for new Parliament and Government
Week of Prayer for Parliament and Government, 5-11 June 2010
10 May 2010 
 HEART FOR HAITI – A WORSHIP EVENING
Evangelical Alliance Scotland support Heart For Haiti, a very special event in Edinburgh on June 11th.
21 Apr 2010 
vote		 Get Out and Vote
Welsh Christian leader urges people of Wales to get involved in the General Election.
19 Apr 2010 
Refreshing Preaching Image - Small - Square		 Challenge to preachers over uninspiring sermons
Evangelical Alliance launches preaching resources
16 Apr 2010 
R David Muir		 Muir's mission to start new family and public life charity
The Evangelical Alliance UK honours a ‘trailblazer’ as he moves on from his position as Executive Director for Public Policy to take a leap of faith and establish the Family Foundation.
12 Apr 2010 
MyManifesto		 Christians invited to share ideas for next Government online
Evangelical Alliance and CARE launch My Manifesto on Twitter and Facebook
12 Apr 2010 
MyManifesto		 Christians invited to share ideas for next Government online
Evangelical Alliance and CARE launch My Manifesto on Twitter and Facebook
29 Mar 2010 
Steve Roy Joel Elfed CICC launch 1		 CICC Off In Wales
Launch of the Cymru Institute of Christianity
29 Mar 2010 
Easter(LIVE)		 Twitter resurrects Easter story with live passion play
An ancient tale of treachery, death and hope is being brought to life for the Twittering classes in a passion play for the 21st Century, happening in real time through Holy Week.
17 Mar 2010 
Community Action Day 2005 019 SMALL		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes Government recognition of faith groups in transforming communities
The 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.
16 Mar 2010 
Easter Live		 Easter comes a(LIVE) as hundreds share their lent reflections on the web
From history’s defining moment to a chocolate-scoffing bonanza, hundreds of musings on the meaning of Easter have been posted on Facebook and Twitter in an interactive Lent reflection.
12 Mar 2010 
 Noson Gymreig in Ystrad Mynach
A sparking new event for Welsh speakers and learners in Ystrad Mynach.
9 Mar 2010 
 New Directory of Expertise Published
A register of specialists able to give media comment from a Christian perspective.
3 Mar 2010 
church of england		 Churches must be free from fear of lawsuits over civil partnerships, says Evangelical Alliance
The 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.
1 Mar 2010 
 Does Faith Have a Future in Education
A debate about faith and education on 3 March at the National Assembly for Wales.
26 Feb 2010 
 South Wales Churches Protest Over Asylum Allegations
South Wales Refugee Council speak out after allegation made against BA.
26 Feb 2010 
 The Church of Fast Bowling
Towy Community Church announces plans for ambitious new sports centre.
24 Feb 2010 
The Bible		 Synod expresses its confidence in the Bible
The Church of England gets behind the Bible for 2011
16 Feb 2010 
hope08		 Hope springs again to bring mission to Britain
HOPE 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.
16 Feb 2010 
Easter(LIVE)		 Easter tweeters to tell a snappy story for Lent
What 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.
12 Feb 2010 
vote		 Young Christians will buck the trend and vote, says Evangelical Alliance
Alliance releases survey results on voting intentions at launch of new election website
10 Feb 2010 
bible and glasses		 MRDF and Evangelical Alliance collaborate on Lent videos
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Evangelical Alliance have collaborated to produce a series of inspirational video reflections for Lent.
2 Feb 2010 
Family and Marriage		 Young people in Northern Ireland still in love with marriage
Despite rising divorce rates it seems that marriage is still an overwhelming aspiration for young people in Northern Ireland. 
2 Feb 2010 
Bishop Tom Wright		 The Bible: Tedious and taboo or transforming and true?
National campaign to encourage confidence in the Scriptures launches with UK tour
26 Jan 2010 
houses of parliament		 Evangelical Alliance welcome common sense amendment to Equality Bill
Christian organisations can continue to employ people to represent them who are committed their ethos
21 Jan 2010 
 Scots asked to give one hour for people suffering with leprosy in 2010
Scots asked to give one hour for people suffering with leprosy in 2010
1 Jan 2010 
 Evangelical Alliance Wales launches new initiative with its own Question Time event
Evangelical Alliance Wales has announced an ambitious plan to launch the ‘Cymru Institute for Contemporary Christianity’ (CICC) as a major feature of its twentieth anniversary celebrations in 2010.
21 Dec 2009 
 “There is no end to the need” – Glasgow churches rally to help the poorest as recession hits Glasgow’s poorest
There is no end to the need – Glasgow churches rally to help the poorest as recession hits Glasgow’s poorest
18 Dec 2009 
 UK Pakistani Christians march to bring justice for Christians attacked in Pakistan
A London march is organised this Saturday by the British Pakistani Christian Association
15 Dec 2009 
domestic abuse		 Churches respond to challenge of domestic abuse
Evangelical Alliance finds churches play an important role in tackling domestic abuse in their communities.
24 Nov 2009 
 Black Christian leaders condemn child abuse
In response to Dispatches: Return to Africa's witch children
18 Nov 2009 
dont label me thumbnl		 Evangelicals agree children shouldn't be labelled
Evangelical Alliance responds to Humanist Billboard campaign
12 Nov 2009 
house of commons thumbnail		 Coroners and Justice Bill
Outcome a great result for freedom of speech, says Evangelical Alliance
2 Nov 2009 
R David Muir		 African and Caribbean leaders call churches to community action at Black History Month conference
Unite and engage – this was the rallying call to the church at a conference on Friday (Oct 30) to celebrate Black History Month.
26 Oct 2009 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 The Black Church from Windrush to Obama: changing church, changing society
Key Black Majority Church leaders are to meet this week in London to celebrate the achievements and of one the most vibrant and fastest-growing areas of the UK church.
21 Oct 2009 
 The British National Party does not speak for British Christians, says Evangelical Alliance
The British National Party are not the defenders of genuine Christianity, the Evangelical Alliance has said ahead of Nick Griffin’s appearance on BBC Question Time.
16 Oct 2009 
Tearfund		 The wave soaks London's streets in prayer
Tearfund Press Release: National church leaders took to the streets this week (14 October), to prayer-walk the route of December’s The Wave march for climate justice.
12 Oct 2009 
kidandhoes		 UK churches called to play an essential part in fighting global poverty
As churches across the country prepare to mark Micah Sunday, a new resource has been released to help churches fight global poverty.
21 Sep 2009 
mike pilavachi		 Evangelicals challenged to mentor the consumer generation
20 – 30s need support to negotiate consumerist attitudes to church and life, Evangelical Alliance council hears
31 Jul 2009 
 The Church Has left the Building!
The Church Has left the Building
20 Jul 2009 
Square Mile		 Churches encouraged to try liberating approach to mission
Evangelical Alliance resource Square Mile can inspire holistic mission for the new term
13 Jul 2009 
mile		 Churches encouraged to try liberating approach to mission
Evangelical Alliance resource Square Mile can inspire holistic mission for the new term
25 Jun 2009 
Youth Report		 Teens contribute £300 million a year to society
Faith is a significant motivation for voluntary work, says Evangelical Alliance report
24 Jun 2009 
 Prayers held in Welsh refugee dispersal centres
Marking refugee week, Christians held prayer events in Wales's four asylum seeker dispersal centres.
30 May 2009 
downing street		 Church must contribute to restoring the UK, Christians challenge Prime Minister
The Church must be involved in restoring our country’s values – that was the message from the Evangelical Alliance to Gordon Brown in a letter and prayer handed to Downing Street this morning (May 30).
26 May 2009 
sri lankan flag		 Christians unite to pave the way for hope in Sri Lanka
Sinhalese and Tamil Christians have united with the Evangelical Alliance to call on UK Christians to pray for Sri Lanka and donate to agencies working on the ground.
19 May 2009 
Money lets talk		 Churches must not dodge money discussions
Evangelical Alliance hosts Money; Let’s Talk seminar to urge and equip Christians to address financial issues head on
19 May 2009 
week of prayer		 Prayer pack encourages focus on Parliament & Government
At a crucial time when Members of Parliament need our prayer support, a simple, straight-forward prayer resource pack can help Christians pray effectively for those in power.
13 May 2009 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Pray for new BBC Head of Religion, Evangelical Alliance asks its members
The Evangelical Alliance is calling on its members to pray for wisdom for the BBC’s new Head of Religion and Ethics as he takes on this important broadcasting role.
7 May 2009 
medical care		 Churches should prepare to set up "flu friends" networks in case of pandemic
The Evangelical Alliance is calling on churches to prepare to set up networks of ‘flu friends’ to care for the sick in case of a swine flu pandemic, following Government guidance for faith communities.
24 Apr 2009 
 Christians must be at forefront of European ethnic integration
That’s the message from the head of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA).
17 Apr 2009 
passport		 Immigration rules throw churches into confusion
The UK Border Agency has not taken into account the complexity of religious activities, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
16 Apr 2009 
 European Evangelicals meet for General Assembly
"Are evangelicals good news people?" That is the question for the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and European Evangelical Missionary Alliance General Assembly next week (April 21 -24).  
15 Apr 2009 
steve clifford		 New General Director of the Evangelical Alliance says Christians are discovering new confidence
On Easter Sunday the congregation at Bradford Cathedral heard Steve Clifford outline his aspirations to see more Christians be ‘good news’ in their communities, in his first speech as General Director. 
28 Mar 2009 
Rise Up g20 logojpg		 Rise and shine and give God the G20
Christians across the UK and the world will participate in Rise Up
27 Mar 2009 
ACEA logo		 ACEA to suspend operations due to lack of funding
The African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) regrets to announce that it is suspending operations after 25 years of serving the African and Caribbean church community, due to a shortage of funds compounded by the recession.
27 Mar 2009 
ACEA logo		 Evangelical Alliance responds to ACEA suspension of operations
The Evangelical Alliance UK would like to reassure members of the African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) that they will continue to be represented by the Evangelical Alliance UK despite ACEA's announcement that it is to suspend operations.
20 Mar 2009 
hope08		 HOPE makes significant impact
Theos press release on the impact of HOPE08
9 Mar 2009 
mile		 “Shine in the darkness”: anti-violence campaigner challenges Church
New initiative launched to help Christians with whole-life mission
16 Feb 2009 
compressed zim flag		 Redeem your name by loving your people" Christian Leaders challenge Mugabe
Activists send Valentine’s Day letter to Mugabe and Tsvangirai
13 Feb 2009 
LoveZim2		 Zimbabwe activists to hold valentine's day vigil
Zimbabwean Christians will join human rights campaigners in a Valentine’s Day vigil outside Zimbabwe’s embassy in London.
5 Feb 2009 
Hazel Blears		 Serve the poor - but don't use public money to preach, Hazel Blears tells Christian debt charities
Secretary praises Christian debt services while announcing new charter governing public funding
22 Jan 2009 
The Bible		 Christian Charity sends Bible to Barack after Scripture-less swearing in
The Evangelical Alliance UK is sending President Barack Obama a new Bible after reports that one was mysteriously absent from his second swearing in.
8 Jan 2009 
Steve Clifford		 Welsh leaders praise new Evangelical Alliance head as of "the highest calibre"
New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives
8 Jan 2009 
Steve Clifford		 New Evangelical Alliance head "A gift to the church in Scotland"
New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives
8 Jan 2009 
Steve Clifford		 Northern Ireland leaders welcome champion of hope
New Evangelical Alliance General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots Church initiatives.
8 Jan 2009 
Steve Clifford		 Champion of hope appointed to Evangelical Alliance top job
New General Director has shaped some of the UK's most successful grass roots church initiatives
22 Dec 2008 
Students		 Innovation critical to the survival of Evangelicalism
Younger leaders urged to pave the way at an Evangelical Alliance conference
19 Dec 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Public Benefit guidelines reassuring for churches, says Evangelical Alliance
Charity Commission guidelines issued this week should reassure churches and organisations that the new legal requirement to demonstrate the public benefit of religion should not be onerous, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
11 Dec 2008 
 "There is no end to the need"
Churches rally to give out food as recession hits Glasgow’s poorest
2 Dec 2008 
Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York		 UK Zimbabwean leader supports Archbishop Sentamu and accuses British government of "irresponsible denial"
The General-Secretary of the Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK has accused the British government of “irresponsible denial” and said Minister Phil Woolas is “devoid of empathy.”
24 Nov 2008 
irfan john		 Evangelical Alliance tells churches 'Don't be a Stranger' to migrants in their communities
From Tongan rugby players in Wales to a Vietnamese boat person turned doctor in Norfolk – migrants’ stories will be featured through a special photographic exhibition challenging Christians to show Christmas spirit to strangers.
27 Oct 2008 
WEA logo		 Social action and evangelism must not be separated, says World Evangelical Alliance Theology Commission
A worldwide commission of evangelical theologians has declared that Christians must not separate social action and evangelism, despite the tragic murder of Gayle Williams.
22 Oct 2008 
Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland, Illustration by Sarah Prentice		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes Abortion reprieve in Northern Ireland
Plans to extend the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland through the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill have not been successful.
20 Oct 2008 
Micah		 Micah Sunday sees worldwide Christian response
Micah Sunday has prompted hundreds of churches in the UK and thousands of churches worldwide to send a clear message to global leaders: keep your promises to help the poor.
14 Oct 2008 
Mike Frost- Photo taken by David Couchman of Focus Radio		 Aussie challenges UK churches to be mission centred
Rev Mike Frost speaks at events about new forms of Church
14 Oct 2008 
Micah		 Thousands of UK Christians to make a stand on Micah Sunday
This weekend, churches in the UK will send the Government a clear message: keep your promises to help the poor.
29 Sep 2008 
god blogs		 Bloggers sign up to the Ten Commandments of Blogging
Ten cyberspace commandments are to be posted online to give bloggers a moral edge in a virtual age.
25 Sep 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 "Greed is overshadowing our promises to the poor"
Christian leaders back Archbishops' criticism of financial immorality
22 Sep 2008 
emerging church small		 Alliance addresses leadership vacuum
Mentoring and new media plans to help welcome in a new generation of leaders
22 Sep 2008 
Joel final council speech		 Be bold, Edwards tells evangelicals at farewell
Outgoing Evangelical Alliance leader Reverend Joel Edwards has challenged evangelicals to be bold opinion shapers in his farewell speech to the Alliance council.
28 Jul 2008 
Walk of Witness		 Micah Challenge keen to help bishops keep on marching to 2015
Christian anti-poverty coalition Micah Challenge is delighted to have supported 650 bishops of the Anglican Communion in their July 24 march against global poverty - and is challenging them to keep on marching all the way to 2015.
24 Jul 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Northern Ireland groups question 'parachute' pro abortion amendment
Charities CARE, LIFE and Evangelical Alliance join growing number of voices opposing Pro-Abortion amendment.
22 Jul 2008 
Who is my neighbour?thumbnail		 “Churches are critical partners in reducing knife crime, says new report
‘Who is My Neighbour?’ report pleas for united action against gang-related crime
8 Jul 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Joel Edwards challenges 'broken society' to recover moral compass
Evangelical Alliance response to David Cameron's social responsibility speech
27 Jun 2008 
compressed zim flag		 Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK call on people of faith to stand with the people of Zimbabwe
The Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK is calling on all people of faith to stand with the people of Zimbabwe.
24 Jun 2008 
Micah Challenge		 MPs taste injustice at anti-poverty event
The status of some of Britain’s most powerful people was determined by a roll of the dice on Monday night (June 23), at a Micah Challenge event highlighting global poverty.
4 Jun 2008 
 New Charity Commission will consider 'spiritual' benefit
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland delighted by Committee's decision to recognise intangible benefits of faith
30 May 2008 
Micah Challenge		 Joel Edwards takes new roles with Faith Foundation and Micah Challenge International
The retiring General Director of the Evangelical Alliance will bring his passion for justice for the poor to two new roles as he joins Tony Blair's Faith Foundation and becomes the first International Director of Micah Challenge.
30 May 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Churches should grasp the nettle and take on sectarianism, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
Alliance welcomes call by Consultative Group on the Past to build for a better future
22 May 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Joel Edwards urges evangelicals not to flag in their efforts to support relief work in China and Myanmar
Encouragement to Christians to continue supporting relief work
21 May 2008 
embryo		 Vulnerable lose protection as public opinion is ignored
The Evangelical Alliance expressed sadness and concern following the House of Commons' decisions
14 May 2008 
ACEA		 UK Black Church pioneer dies in Jamaica
Church leaders pay tribute to the Rev Dr Io Smith
13 May 2008 
Faith in the Future		 MPs' report provides exciting vision of hope
Evangelical Alliance response to Faith in the Future
8 May 2008 
house of commons		 Alliance welcomes preservation of freedom of speech
The Government has kept a clause preserving freedom of speech in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.
2 May 2008 
asylum justice		 Christians unite to pray for Parliament and Government
Christians from across the nation will join together to pray in and around Westminster, as part of the Week of Prayer for Parliament and Government 6-11 May 2008.
1 May 2008 
Slipstream thumbnail		 Where is the next generation of church leaders?
Evangelical Alliance launches Slipstream: Leaders-in-Formation
24 Apr 2008 
Mayoral Hustings		 London Mayoral Candidates recognise Christian contribution
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to scale up engagement with politics
15 Apr 2008 
Joel celebrating 20 years with the Alliance and ACEA		 Evangelical Alliance Director calls on Christians to transform society
Evangelicals should be recognised as good news people, says Joel Edwards
14 Apr 2008 
Mayoral Hustings		 Do they do God? London mayoral candidates to be grilled by Christians at hustings event
Christians will be asking mayoral candidates questions in a central London hustings
4 Apr 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 "Martin Luther King Jr's dream was premised on faith
Rev Joel Edwards challenges secularism at memorial service for civil rights activist
1 Apr 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Restrictive recommendations could fracture community relations, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
Overly restrictive recommendations made by the Bill of Rights Forum could damage community relations instead of allowing rights and freedoms to flourish.
27 Mar 2008 
asylum justice		 Sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers evident to churches, says Evangelical Alliance
UK churches can vouch for the sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers described in the Independent Asylum Commission’s interim report.
26 Mar 2008 
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Christian campaigns legitimise Government efforts to end world poverty, says minister
Christian groups’ global campaigns against poverty have been praised by International Development Minister Douglas Alexander.
25 Mar 2008 
embryo		 Evangelical Alliance thanks Prime Minister for free vote on Human tissue and Embryology Bill
Prime Minister has called MPs to use their vote wisely.
20 Mar 2008 
crosses		 Joel Edwards calls for Christian unity in response to Jesus' sacrifice
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross should prompt Christians to put aside petty grudges and make a real show of unity this Easter, Joel Edwards has urged in his final Easter message as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
20 Mar 2008 
Theos		 Theos Press Release
Over half of Britons believe Jesus rose from the dead.
12 Mar 2008 
Gweini		 Archbishop welcomes landmark report
Faith communities contributing over £2 billion to Britain
11 Mar 2008 
Gweini		 Faith communities contribute over £100 million to Welsh economy
Wales' First Minister welcomes “groundbreaking” research into the contribution of faith groups 
6 Mar 2008 
Joel celebrating 20 years with the Alliance and ACEA		 Evangelical Alliance leader to leave after eleven years as General Director
The Reverend Joel Edwards, will be leaving his post as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK after more than a decade of valued service
27 Feb 2008 
EANI		 Human Rights Bill not a sticking plaster to heal past wounds
That is the message from the Evangelical Alliance in its formal submission to the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum.
27 Feb 2008 
Equality & Human Rights Commission		 Church leader calls for a 'ceasefire' following Sharia controversy
Joel Edwards argued for a ‘ceasefire’ in the recent hostilities between people of faith and secularists over religious belief and the rule of law. 
27 Feb 2008 
Gambling thumbnail		 Christians celebrate victory for local communities as super casino plans are scrapped
A ‘victory for local communities’ was heralded today by the Evangelical Alliance, as Andy Burnham MP, Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport, announced to Parliament that plans for super casinos will not go ahead.
21 Feb 2008 
asylum justice		 Evangelical Alliance responds to UN report
"Immigration minister should meet with the Church"
21 Feb 2008 
United Nations		 UN report asks 'hard questions' about sectarianism and religion
A UN report on religion and belief in Northern Ireland asks hard questions about religion and sectarianism, the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has said.
14 Feb 2008 
Rowan Williams Thumbnail		 Sharia law- Christians invited to help set the agenda
The Evangelical Alliance is inviting Christians to use its website to help set the agenda for discussions on faith and the law following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s controversial lecture last week.
23 Jan 2008 
(Image not found.)		 Christian leaders call for more Black male teachers
“Black teachers play crucial role for young Black men” say BCLF
10 Jan 2008 
Evangelical Alliance		 Wider debate sought on abolition of law of blasphemy
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed plans for a Government consultation on proposals to abolish the law relating to blasphemy.
17 Dec 2007 
nativity scene		 Resist aggression towards those who belittle our faith
Rev Joel Edwards presents his Christmas message 2007
10 Dec 2007 
Iona Institute, Evangelical Alliance Ireland, Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland		 First ever religious knowledge poll conducted in Northern Ireland
Poll upsets stereotype that NI is more religious than the South. Low levels of religious knowledge in both communities. However, levels of knowledge among NI Protestants/Evangelicals markedly lower than among NI Catholics.
5 Dec 2007 
Faith and Nation Press Release Image		 "Marginalising Christianity would be a tragedy for society"
Evangelical Alliance responds to "Christianophobia" debate
16 Nov 2007 
Charity Commission		 Churches and Charity Commission announce completion of model governing documents
Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms
12 Nov 2007 
Rob Frost		 An 'outstanding pioneer' of Christian faith
Evangelical Alliance pays tribute to Rob Frost of Share Jesus International
5 Nov 2007 
Equality & Human Rights Commission		 Joel Edwards announced Commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1 Nov 2007 
Alliance Notice Board		 New Christian information web page goes live
Evangelical Alliance launches online Alliance Notice Board
31 Oct 2007 
Alive and Kicking		 Abortion report should be discredited , says Evangelical Alliance
A biased committee report has sacrificed the rights of the unborn child to further a pro-abortion agenda, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
26 Oct 2007 
Gordon Brown		 Prime Minister to work with Christian leaders to address community issues
Gordon Brown agreed to work with the Black Christian Leaders Forum during a meeting in Downing Street on Thursday 25 October.
15 Oct 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 "Unethical committee sets a dangerous precedent"
Evangelical Alliance responds to Abortion Act review
10 Oct 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
10 Oct 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Incitement of hatred law should not curtail free speech, says Evangelical Alliance
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
19 Sep 2007 
Gambling thumbnail		 Government on trial over Gambling Act
Gambling prevalence survey announces quarter of a million problem gamblers
11 Sep 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Respond with Respect
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians following review of Sexual Orientation Regulations
6 Sep 2007 
CARE		 Animal Human Hybrids: Sidelining Parliament and People
Press release from CARE
5 Sep 2007 
Krish Kandiah		 New Churches in Mission Director at the Evangelical Alliance
Dr Krish Kandiah joins the team
17 Jul 2007 
Petition presented to Downing Street coincides with publication of the new report		 Interviewer's ignorance puts Christian asylum seekers' lives in danger
“How do you cook a turkey for Christmas?” asked as evidence of religious conversion
11 Jul 2007 
Gambling thumbnail		 Gambling review a winner, says Evangelical Alliance
A super-casino would stack the odds against regeneration and any review of this is to be welcomed, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
26 Jun 2007 
Gordon Brown		 Evangelical Alliance urges Gordon Brown to be a values champion
The new Prime Minister is called to stand up for justice, family and freedom of conscience during his premiership.
18 May 2007 
FNT for Press Release		 New web tools bring Theology into everyday life
Evangelical Alliance launches Friday Night Theology and Conversations in Public Theology
11 May 2007 
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Church Leaders and Irish League Players Blow the Whistle on Global Poverty
An 'unfair' football match will kick off at George Best's former primary school to 'blow the whistle' on global poverty at 11am on Thursday 17 May.
2 May 2007 
Faith and Nation Press Release Image		 Local Evangelical Fellowships help Christians engage
Events are taking place in Manchester and Bristol to encourage Christians to engage with their community
11 Apr 2007 
ACEA (African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance)		 Prime Minister 'fails to recognise' schemes to tackle gang culture
The Prime Minister's comments about Black communities did not recognise the work Black Churches are doing to tackle criminal gangs
3 Apr 2007 
Three Crosses		 Hope and redemption are more powerful than reparations
Easter message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance
29 Mar 2007 
Gambling thumbnail		 House of Lords vote on casinos is a boost for local communities
The House of Lords has rejected Government proposals on gambling
27 Mar 2007 
World Slavery - 100pixels wide		 Africans and Caribbeans 'alienated' by Westminster Abbey service, say Church leaders
Abolition commemoration was a ‘missed opportunity’ for reconciliation
23 Mar 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 The legacy of the slave trade should be a modern justice call
Slave trade legacy should inspire today’s Christians to demand justice for the poor and oppressed
22 Mar 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Christians should continue to deliver public services until the law stops them
Evangelical Alliance response to new equality laws 
20 Mar 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance calls Christians to pray over SORs debate
Christians should join in prayer as the House of Lords makes a decision on the Sexual Orientation Regulations
15 Mar 2007 
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Charity leader tells Government to spend money on poverty, not arms
Challenge comes as ‘Blow the Whistle’ anti-poverty campaign launched
15 Mar 2007 
Micah Challenge UK		 Christians unite to 'Blow the Whistle' on global poverty
Archbishop John Sentamu backs challenge to UK Government
15 Mar 2007 
Welsh Dragon		 Wales' first faith audit announced
First Minister welcomes "groundbreaking" research into faith communities' contribution
14 Mar 2007 
Gambling		 Gambling rules show Government double standards, says Evangelical Alliance
The relaxed rules will allow the first TV and radio commercials for gambling facilities.
8 Mar 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Response to the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
Christianity is not a private faith
7 Mar 2007 
Charity Commission		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes debate on public benefit
Churches and religious charities have nothing to fear following the publication of new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show it is for the public benefit
6 Mar 2007 
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Christian leaders call for long-term solution to gun crime
Christian leaders are calling on politicians to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the problems of gun crime.
2 Mar 2007 
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Hierarchy of rights pushes religion to the bottom
Christian Magistrate loses claim before employment tribunal
23 Feb 2007 
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Community will continue battle against violence
2,000-strong prayer walk is not the end
21 Feb 2007 
Alltogether we are the Evangelical Alliance		 Gun Crime - London Church leaders call torch-lit walk of peace
Hundreds of Christians unite in a prayer walk through London.
15 Feb 2007 
 Christians call on all communities to work together to tackle gun crime
Church leaders express their sorrow following the shootings in south London over the past two weeks.
30 Jan 2007 
Gambling		 Evangelical Alliance condemns increase in casinos
Manchester super-casino 'poor choice for the poor'.
26 Jan 2007 
ACEA logo		 Evangelical Alliance response to Newsnight “witchcraft” report
The Evangelical Alliance unreservedly condemns all forms of child abuse, and considers any accusation of witchcraft levelled at a child to be abusive, immoral and unbiblical.
25 Jan 2007 
Communities and Local Government Secretary - Ruth Kelly		 Evangelical Alliance says politicians should not be criticised for their faith
Comments as pressure mounts on Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly over Catholic adoption agencies and SORs.
10 Jan 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 House of Lords' decision on Sexual Orientation Regulations
Evangelical Alliance response to the decision taken on 09 January
8 Jan 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance speaks out on Sexual Orientation Regulations
SORs could threaten civil and religious liberties
8 Jan 2007 
Exeter Christian Union		 Evangelical Alliance backs Exeter University Christian Union
Alliance supports freedom of speech, belief and association
3 Jan 2007 
Justin Thacker		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes new Head of Theology
Dr Justin Thacker joins the team
20 Dec 2006 
Advent Prayer Small Advert		 Israel - peace at a price
Christmas message from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK
13 Dec 2006 
CARE		 Evangelical Alliance and Care welcome Conservative leader's comments on family
We welcome Cameron's comments in response to the 'Breakdown Britain' report
27 Nov 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Alliance welcomes Prime Minister's statement on slavery
A wish to use this opportunity to remember the past, but also to learn lessons for the future
24 Nov 2006 
(c) British Airways		 British Airways uniform policy call
Evangelical Alliance joins calls on British Airways to re-think uniform policy 
23 Nov 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Protection against harassment for Christians
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland seeks protection against harassment for Christians.
23 Nov 2006 
Advent Prayer 2006		 Advent Prayer Guide
Advent Prayer Guide addresses slavery, past and present
16 Nov 2006 
Champions of Respect Awards		 Champions of Respect
National awards honour young people who make a difference
14 Nov 2006 
Champions of Respect Awards		 Respect!!
National awards show positive side of young people
10 Nov 2006 
Telegraph logo		 Evangelical Alliance responds to Sunday Telegraph's poor journalism
Response article to Jonathan Wynne-Jones' 'Christians ask if force is needed to protect their religious values'
23 Oct 2006 
Faith and Nation report		 Evangelical Alliance challenges Islam to engage in debate without intimidation
Launch of major 'Faith and Nation' report
22 Oct 2006 
Faith and Nation Report		 Evangelical Alliance launches major 'Faith and Nation' report
Call on Prince Charles to become 'Defender of the Faith'
19 Oct 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Tribute to former Evangelical Alliance General Secretary
Rev Gilbert Kirby (1914-2006)
6 Oct 2006 
 CARE and the Evangelical Alliance welcomes Cameron's commitment to marriage and the family
David Cameron supports marriage and family in his recent speech
29 Sep 2006 
 Decision to drop court case against Stephen Green welcomed
Evangelical Alliance affirms that freedom of speech is a historic right
8 Sep 2006 
CEHR Logo		 Trevor Phillips is announced as head of Commission for Equality and Human Rights
Evangelical Alliance welcomes his appointment
6 Sep 2006 
essential thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance aims to connect young people with theology
Bishop of Maidstone warns young people are ignorant of Christian beliefs
17 Aug 2006 
 Evangelical Alliance launches online resource for personnel managers
Web pages give advice to those with HR/personnel responsibilities
14 Aug 2006 
Indonesia Map		 Three Indonesian Christians sentenced to death
Open Doors and the Evangelical Alliance calls for a complete review of the case
1 Aug 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes High Court decision on 'Gay Marriage'
Decision upholds family values vital to a stable society
18 Jul 2006 
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance challenges Government 'double standards' on Casino advertising
No such thing as ‘socially responsible’ advertising of gambling
10 Jul 2006 
Champions of Respect logo		 Evangelical Alliance launches second annual Champions of Respect awards for young people
General Director of Evangelical Alliance calls for fresh approach to build respect
30 Jun 2006 
CGST logo		 General Director of Evangelical Alliance UK receives Honorary Doctorate
Rev Joel Edwards receives the award in Jamaica
29 Jun 2006 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Perth Minister takes up role as Head of Scottish Evangelical Alliance
Rev Dr Fred Drummond begins on 01 July
7 Jun 2006 
Global Day of Prayer (Thumbnail)		 Global Day of Prayer Event
Londoners gather to celebrate Pentecost
24 May 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Evangelical Alliance alarm at Kirk's decision on same-sex blessings
The Scottish Evangelical Alliance has today expressed dismay at the news of the decision from the Church of Scotland's general assembly
24 May 2006 
Gambling thumbnail		 Churches encouraged to play key role as Councils consider licensing new casinos
Around 40 local authorities have heard today whether they have reached the next stage of the bid for Casino licenses.
12 May 2006 
Care not Killing Logo (Thumbnail)		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes Lords decision to reject Joffe Bill
The Evangelical Alliance welcomed the decision of the House of Lords today to reject Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying Bill.
11 May 2006 
Charity Commission		 ‘Churches and Charity Commission announce proposals to make Church leaders more accountable’
Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms.
5 May 2006 
Global Day of Prayer (Thumbnail)		 Global day of prayer celebration announced
Exciting London prayer event joins Londoners with millions of Christians across the Globe
27 Apr 2006 
Churches Media Council Logo Thumbnail		 Joel Edwards appointed Chair of Churches Media Council
General Director of the Evangelical Alliance is to formally take over as Chair of the Churches Media Council in June.
27 Apr 2006 
Redeeming our Communities (Thumbnail)		 'Redeeming our Communities'
Churches, police and politicians in national campaign.
27 Apr 2006 
Belarus map (thumbnail)		 Christians urged to press for end to human rights abuses in Belarus
Urging Christians to pray and act on this key religious liberty issue
24 Apr 2006 
Care not Killing Logo (Thumbnail)		 Evangelical Alliance calls for more palliative care for the terminally ill
Christians urged to sign on-line petition to stop ‘euthanasia by back door’
11 Apr 2006 
 Wales most God-fearing region in the UK
National survey highlights how Welsh still honour the Bible and fear hell-fire and brimstone
11 Apr 2006 
 7 in 10 say Christian values are good for society
National survey challenges perception that Christianity is in decline
11 Apr 2006 
 Oh Happy Day!
Poll reveals Christians are happiest people in the country
5 Apr 2006 
 New General Secretary for Scotland is announced
New leader of Evangelical Alliance Scotland
29 Mar 2006 
 New resource helps churches negotiate Gender Recognition Act
Key advice in a new booklet produced by the Evangelical Alliance and Parakaleo Ministry
27 Mar 2006 
Essential logo		 Theology for a new generation
A new theology initiative is announced 
16 Mar 2006 
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes initial attempts to tackle problem gambling
Welcoming new proposals recently published by the Gambling Commission
14 Mar 2006 
 Proposed Anti-Discrimination Regulations Pose Challenge for Government and Religious Groups 
A cautious welcome to the announcement on Monday by the Women and Equality Unit of the DTI consultation ‘Getting Equal: Proposals to Outlaw Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Provision of Goods and Services'
27 Feb 2006 
 Personnel survey highlights Christian leaders need for more training
Two out of three Christian leaders are failing to truly inspire their employees according to a recent HR investigation carried out by the Evangelical Alliance.
15 Feb 2006 
 Joel Edwards challenges Government on Respect Agenda
'Respect is a state of mind and the responsibility of the State' 
10 Feb 2006 
 "Repentance is a good first step" says Joel Edwards
Comment in response to Church of England slavery apology
7 Feb 2006 
 Respect is what you say about me – third of four lectures
Rev. Joel Edwards setting out Respect Agenda
1 Feb 2006 
 Victory for free speech
Shock defeat for the Government’s Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.
27 Jan 2006 
 The Evangelical Alliance and Premier Christian Radio ask the nation ‘What’s God doing?’
Ground-breaking survey aims to discover how God is at work in the UK
27 Jan 2006 
 Re-designed Evangelical Alliance Website
Aims to be essential port of call for enquirers on evangelical issues in the UK
25 Jan 2006 
 Evangelical Alliance warns return to previous Racial and Religious Hatred Bill proposals poses major threat
We urge you to contact your MP
23 Jan 2006 
 Evangelicals unite to alert Christians to the threats posed by political and legal agendas
Details of THE AGENDA national tour
13 Jan 2006 
 “Dawkins’ programme viciously biased against faith communities ” says Evangelical Alliance
Reaction to the two-part programme
11 Jan 2006 
 “You’re more than the bling in your ring”, says Joel Edwards
The General Director raps society’s addiction to materialism as part of the next phase of his respect campaign
10 Jan 2006 
 Evangelical Alliance questions Government ‘respect’ plans
There is a danger that the respect agenda will turn into a political gimmick
9 Jan 2006 
Gambling thumbnail		 Evangelicals concerned by new gambling chief's 'liberal' attitude to gaming
Mr Peter Dean suggested the Gambling Commission will be a laissez faire regulator.
21 Dec 2005 
 Christmas - fact or fiction? 
10 key points for those who doubt the Christmas story
15 Dec 2005 
 Government minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief
Government minister, Gareth Thomas MP, praised evangelical Christians in December for their commitment to keeping debt relief and aid to developing countries at the top of the Government’s agenda.
15 Dec 2005 
 Government Minister praises evangelical Christian contribution to international aid and debt relief
Gareth Thomas MP spoke at a meeting on 13 December.
12 Dec 2005 
 Taking to the airwaves on Premier Christian Radio
Evangelical Alliance now a weekly contributor to Premier Radio
30 Nov 2005 
 Evangelical Alliance welcomes guilty verdict in Anthony Walker murder trial
The Evangelical Alliance lent their support to the Walker family today as the jury at Preston Crown Court, sitting in Liverpool, delivered a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Anthony Walker.
28 Nov 2005 
 Government Minister calls on evangelicals to help tackle issues of international justice and disaster relief
Gareth Thomas MP to meet with evangelicals on 13 December
11 Nov 2005 
 Evangelical Alliance highlights concerns over Equality Bill
The Government seems likely to insist on its reinstatement in the Commons
11 Nov 2005 
 Evangelical Alliance hails success of fifth Temple Address
The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks about respect.
11 Nov 2005 
 Champions of Respect
Winners of the Champions of Respect Awards and the Anthony Walker Memorial Prize
26 Oct 2005 
 A welcome of 'Peers’ vote for free speech safeguards in Government’s hatred Bill
Racial and religious hatred legislation

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