News and Resources
Our singleness is good in God’s sight - Interview with Dani Treweek
Catch up on our inspiring conversation with Dani Treweek! Dani shared a vibrant vision for singleness from her new book ‘Single Ever After’, as well as answering your questions.
Survey: Single Parents in Church
If you're a single parent - or if you used to be - we'd love to hear about your experience of church. Please fill in our new survey to share your thoughts.
Holiday tips for single people - by single people.
As a single person, holidays can sometimes be tricky. Who do you go with? Could you go somewhere on your own? We asked our followers their top tips for solo holidays, holidays with family or friends and group holidays. Here’s what they said!
5 Top Tips for Church in the Summer
Here are our top 5 tips on how to make summer a positive and community-focussed time for your church
End of Life resources
How can churches help single Christians to plan for end of life? Here are some suggestions and resources for churches, based on our End of Life survey.
Celebrating the gift of singleness
Hannah shares about her positive experience of being single and why it's so important for churches to celebrate the gift of singleness
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
Finding a partner
Many single Christians would like to find a partner. Over 400 people told us their key questions about finding love as a believer. We offer some ideas that may help.
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.
Supporting single people who want to find love again
If a widowed or divorced member of your congregation hopes to start dating again, here are some ways you can support them…
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…
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?
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.
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.
What do Christians think about sex outside of marriage?
What do single Christians think about sex outside of marriage? Here are the results from our 2012 research on ‘Singleness in the UK church’
What are the positives of being Christian while single?
What are some of the positives of being a Christian while single? From our 2012 research, here are some of the day-to-day positives people felt they had compared to their non-Christian friends
Types of church and singleness
Which different types of churches were represented in our survey ‘Singleness in the UK Church’? Here’s how the experiences of single Christians differed…
Finding a home
Finding the right place to live can be challenging for singles. We explore the options, depending on your finances and where you'll thrive…
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