News and Resources
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.
Vacancy: Fundraising Consultant
We are looking for a fundraising consultant to help us make churches more Single Friendly
New and Improved Guided Audit
Want to become a Single Friendly Church? Our new-and-improved Guided Audit is the best place to start!
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…
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…
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…
40 years on…what has changed?
Dr David Pullinger reflects on how the family-focussed nature of the Church has - or hasn’t - changed over the 40 years since John Gladwin published his commentary ‘Happy Families’
How to keep 18-35 year olds in your church
We reflect on what churches can learn from the Barna Research Group about 18-35-year olds and how this relates to welcoming single people into church.
Numbers of single adults continue to rise
The latest figures about marital status in England and Wales were published in September 2019 and showed how fewer numbers are choosing to get married. Here’s what we can learn from this new data…
Singleness and Friendship at New Wine 2019
Beth Collingridge reflects on her recent visit to New Wine United and their focus on friendship
Game Of Thrones: a finale that celebrates single people and singleness
Jackie Elton reflects on the Game of Thrones finale from the perspective of a single person
Big Brother winner Cameron Stout on being single and Christian
Big Brother winner Cameron Stout shares his experiences as a single Christian and how he lives life to the full…
10 ways to survive Christmas
Will you be on your own this Christmas? We share our tips on how to make something joyful out of a difficult season
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