News and Resources
Including single people on Mother's Day
Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday) can be a difficult day for lots of people. But when churches handle it sensitively, Mother's Day services can become a comforting and uplifting experience…
Local groups for single Christians
A list of local groups for single Christians that (as far as we know) would welcome new members. If there’s not one in your area - could you set up a group yourself?
Loneliness: how to help yourself and others
Although many single Christians are generally happy, there are times when they report feeling lonely. Some feel lonely a lot of the time, others at particular points.
How to start a local group
If there isn’t a local group for single Christians in your area, could you consider setting one up yourself?
Adopting as a single person
Many single Christians long to express their love and nurturing through a family. The good news is that being single does not exclude you from adopting or fostering children.
Managing your finances
Many single people struggle with money and worry about the future. We offer some advice and ask other singles for their tips for taking control of your finances
Coping with illness
The single life can have its advantages, but when sickness strikes, being alone can make it a lot harder to cope.
Seven tips from single carers
Of course, most of us take on the role of caring for those we love very willingly, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you find yourself alone in a caring role, either for older family members or children with special needs or medical issues, there are some ways to help ease the strain.
Attending festivals solo
All the Festivals are now making real effort to include single people, some with their own special streams to help think through the issues you face while single.
We crowd-sourced the best advice for single people attending. Here are ten suggestions for you to try out!
Attracting and keeping men in the church
In the final article in our three-part series about gender imbalance in the church, we suggest practical ways to make your church more attractive to men.
Where are all the men? - facts and stats
In the first of three articles about gender imbalance in the church, we examine the facts and stats about men and church attendance
Why doesn’t church appeal to men?
In the second of three articles about gender imbalance in the church, we consider male psychology and personality traits, and how these might relate to church attendance.
Learning from larger churches
What leaders of smaller congregations can learn from larger churches to keep single members happy and committed.
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