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Who we are
Affinity is a fellowship of Churches, evangelical Agencies and Christians.
Through our fellowship together we seek to express the unity all God's people enjoy because they belong to Jesus Christ.
Belonging
Churches in all parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland belong to Affinity together with evangelical agencies and individual Christians.
Through our partnership with one another we are committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resources
Affinity provides resources to help our partner churches and Christians.
These resources are also made available to churches and Christians around the world who can benefit from them.
Latest News
Reformation 500 Conference in Newcastle
Next month (October 12-14) a conference to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will take place in the north-east of England. The organisers warmly invite everyone to join them in Newcastle, the first city of great British Reformer John Knox. Among others, Geoff Thomas, Ian Hamilton, and Joel Beeke will be speaking, who will be known to many in our churches. The schedule and the speakers and bios are all on the website, as well as online registration. There are significantly reduced rates for students, and those training for ministry.
For more information go to www.reformedconferences.org or find them on Twitter and Facebook.
Posted 22nd September 2017 | Comments 0
World mission and the local church - Tom and Lucy Forryan
The New Testament pattern is for the local church to send out its best people into cross-cultural mission. This video tells the story of how Tom and Lucy Forryan from Derby Road Baptist Church in Watford, have been called by God to serve him in Paris, in partnership with Grace Baptist Mission and what preparations they are making for this big change in their lives.
Posted 18th September 2017 | Comments 0
Religious Education in Crisis
The ongoing decline in RE teaching is a serious problem the government should be addressing but also an opportunity for churches.
According to new research by the National Association for RE Teachers, a quarter of England's secondary schools are not offering Religious Education to their students despite the law saying they should. Academies, who can choose their own RE curriculum, have the worst record with nearly half not offering RE to 14-16 year olds... (read more)
Posted 17th September 2017 | Comments 0
Dormant Christianity
The small number of committed Christians in this country, especially among the young, is a call to fervent prayer and active evangelism.
Recently we heard that the majority of people in the UK do not identify as religious. A new poll says 6 per cent of British adults read or listen to the Bible, pray at least once a week, and go to church at least once a month. Of those who self-identify as Christian 55 per cent never read the Bible; 29 per cent never pray; one third never attend church. For all three measures of commitment, Anglicans were the most likely to tick “never”. The survey also identified that the lowest number of Christians was in the under-24s age bracket.
This is not a surprise... (read more)
Posted 15th September 2017 | Comments 0
Do you want to know more about gospel work in prisons?
Daylight Christian Prison Trust have a day event on November 4 which lifts the lid on their important work with prisoners and ex-offenders. If you would like to attend, please email hannah@daylightcpt.org
Posted 12th September 2017 | Comments 0
Latest Publications
In Touch Newsletter
In the Spring 2017 issue we have a report on the excellent ministry of True Freedom Trust among Christians who face issues of same-sex attraction. Also, we hear about what it is like for a church community living and witnessing in an urban, multi-cultural context. Grove Chapel in south London is the featured church. Finally, we consider a new initiative by Christians in Sheffield who are burdened to do something practical to address the appalling abortion statistics in the UK.
Foundations
An online journal of evangelical theology published by the Theological Team.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin is published three times a year by the Social Issues Team to keep evangelical churches and individual Christians informed of the implications of legislation and public policy on social issues in the UK.
Responding to the Marriage Downgrade
World Mission Resources
Our World Focus Team has produced a range of very helpful papers containing information and advice for churches and Christians seeking to be better informed and equipped for world mission. Click on the link below for access to the World Mission resources Papers.
OSCAR, the UK Information Service for World Mission, is an Affinity Associate. Their website provides valuable resources about many aspects of world mission for both Christians and churches. Click on the link below to go to the OSCAR website.
A number of Mission Agencies are Affinity Associates. For more information click on the link
Mission Agencies in fellowship with Affinity
Table Talk
Table Talk is a series of occasional papers published by the Theological Team that address contemporary issues relevant to the lives of Christians and churches.
Mission Matters
Mission Matters is a series of occasional papers on contemporary issues in World Mission commissioned by the World Focus Team. The purpose of Mission Matters is to stimulate thinking on significant issues in World Mission.
