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Supporting single people who are unwell
Dealing with sickness can be extremely difficult when you have no partner to help. How can leaders help their single church members?
Single on Mother’s Day
Many single people find Mother's Day a painful experience. Here are some suggestions from other singles that may help you navigate a tough day.
Look beyond your type
Many of us limit our relationship possibilities without even realising it. Open your mind and your horizons, and you could discover there are more fish in the sea than you imagined…
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…
Encouraging single people to return to church
Many single Christians choose not to attend church. In our survey of 3,000 single Christians, many respondents told us they no longer attended church. So we asked what would encourage them to do so.
Introduction to singleness in church
If you’re new to the topic of singleness in church and want to find out more, this is the best place to start.
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!
Should I look for ‘the One’?
Where does the idea of The One come from, and what does the Bible have to say about choosing a life partner?
Looking for love - second time around?
After many years in a couple, the thought of dating again can be daunting. If you’re looking for love after a divorce or being widowed, we offer some thoughts to make it a little easier…
Survival tips for single Christians
We asked solo Christians to share their top tips for living well – practically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Here’s what they had to say…
Books on singleness
Books and resources about Christian singleness, dating and living well as a single Christian.
Holiday ideas for single Christians
Single in the summer holidays? You don’t have to miss out on going away because you don’t have a partner or family to travel with. Here are some options you could consider…
“I want to visit another church”
What do you say when a single person tells you they’re also attending services elsewhere? It’s common for single Christians to attend more than one church. How should church leaders respond?
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.
Thriving as a single Christian
Single Christians can have happy, fulfilled and flourishing lives. Being on your own means being independent, having more freedom to make your own choices and increased spiritual growth.
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?
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
When are churches good places for single Christians?
We explore what single Christians said in our 2012 survey about what a good church for singles looks like.
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