News and Resources
New and Improved Guided Audit
Want to become a Single Friendly Church? Our new-and-improved Guided Audit is the best place to start!
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?
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…
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…
Launching Single Friendly Church Network
We are excited to announce that we have become a charity, and are relaunching as 'Single Friendly Church Network'. With a fresh look…
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…
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…
Prayers for single people at Christmas
Prayer points to guide you and church in praying for single people at Christmas
Ottery St Mary's Single Friendly journey
We visited our newest Single Friendly Church in Ottery St Mary, Devon.
Church of England declares that single people matter
In a new report, the Church of England declares that single people should be valued just as much as couples and families…
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.
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.
Why Christmas can be the hardest time for singles
In our recent Christmas survey, 80% of single people said they find at least some aspects of Christmas difficult, while others said it can be the loneliest time of year…
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.
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