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Regional Champions: Help us reach more of the UK
We’re raising money to recruit 6 Regional Champions - to reach more single Christians and increase the number of Single Friendly Churches. Could you help us?
Introducing our newest Patron, Bishop Mike Royal
We’re delighted to welcome Bishop Mike Royal, General Secretary of Churches Together in England, as a Patron of Single Friendly Church Network.
5 Top Tips for Mother’s Day
Here are our top 5 tips on how to make Mother's Day as inclusive as possible for everyone
Including single people at Christmas
Christmas can be one of the hardest times of year for single people. There are lots of practical things your church can do to help…
Ending well as a single Christian
What happens when single Christians pass away? We ran a survey to gather your thoughts and experiences on how churches can support people to plan practically and spiritually.
Rise in single person households in Scotland
The number of single person households in Scotland has risen by 13%, according to the latest census results.
Church in the summer holidays
Over summer many churches stop their usual timetable of activities, which can leave single people feeling disconnected. How can you ensure that everyone feels connected to church community over the summer?
Single Friendly ideas for married people
I’m married, how can I help my church become single friendly?
The research: Singleness in the UK Church
Over 3,000 single Christians shared their experiences of church in our 2012 survey, commissioned by Christian Connection. This is what they said…
Why is singleness on the rise?
40% of adults in Great Britain are single (unmarried and not cohabiting). This is higher than it used to be. Why are there so many more single people?
Events for Single Christians
There are all sorts of events, groups and meet ups for single Christians across the UK, as well as organised Christian holidays.
Examen for Christmas
A resource to help you connect with God, reflect and look forward to the New Year with hope…
Single at Christmas
For some single people Christmas is a social time, but for others it can be the loneliest time of the year. Here are some ideas to help you plan for a happy Christmas…
Prayers for single people at Christmas
Prayer points to guide you and church in praying for single people at Christmas
Single on Valentine's Day
While some single people barely register Valentine’s day, others may find it a difficult time. Here are some ideas to help shape it into a positive day for you…
Teaching on singleness
It is important to have some positive teaching on singleness in your church. We share some ideas which may be helpful when writing a talk or discussion on singleness.
Supporting single people who adopt
How church leaders can help single people in their congregation who want to adopt or foster.
Organise a meet up after church
Lots of single people say that Sunday after church is the loneliest time of their week. A popular way of avoiding this is to get together for a meal or a drink after the service.
Who is single in your local area?
40% of society is single but in churches it is often much lower. If you look up the demographics for your area, you may find there are more single people in your community than you think!
Finding a partner
Many single Christians would like to find a partner. Over 400 people told us their key questions about finding love as a believer. We offer some ideas that may help.
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