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.
Reflection: Walking with Jesus this Holy Week
“Holy Week is not a story of isolation, it is a story of radical, intentional love” - A reflection on Jesus’ approach to feeling unseen, by our Director Sorcha Connell
Single Friendliness Flourishes among Yorkshire Methodists
Single Friendly Church attended Flourish Festival in York, to connect with Methodist churches in the North and East Yorkshire district.
Dani Treweek on the ‘Gift of Singleness’
In the lead up to our event with Dani Treweek on Tuesday 17th March, Dani shares some thoughts on the ‘gift of singleness’ from her new book ‘Single Ever After’
Is the church creating space for everyone? SFC on Premier Radio
Single Friendly Church’s Founder Jackie Elton, and Executive Director Sorcha Connell, spoke to Premier Radio
‘Single Ever After’ - with Dani Treweek
Join us for an inspiring conversation on the Significance of Singleness with Rev'd Dr Dani Treweek, theological researcher and author of 'Single Ever After'. Tuesday 17th March at 8pm online.
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.
10 things we’re thankful for in 2025
As we look back at 2025, we are so grateful for all the churches and people we’ve met who are making a difference in their communities - and changing the narrative around singleness in church. Here are 10 things we are giving thanks to God for this year…
Christmas events from our Single Friendly Churches
If you’re looking for a Christmas service or event near you, why not attend one of our Single Friendly Churches! We’ve compiled a list from churches in our network who are committed to welcoming and valuing single people.
SFCN collaborates with Roots this Christmas
Single Friendly Church shared tips for welcoming single people this Christmas with Roots for Churches, in their magazine and podcast. Listen to their conversation here.
Serving those spending Christmas alone
Every year The Ark Church in Huddersfield opens their doors on Christmas Day for a lunch open to anyone who want to share Christmas with others. We spoke to them about how they do it…
Single Friendly ‘Walking Church’ - Salvation Army
Walking Church is a Fresh Expression from the Salvation Army. Captain Claire Whybrow shares how they used our resources to make sure single people feel welcomed into the heart of their community
Introducing our newest Patron, Bishop Mike Royal
We’re delighted to welcome Bishop Mike Royal, General Secretary of Churches Together in England, as a Patron of Single Friendly Church Network.
Bishop of Winchester supports Single Friendly Church
We're delighted that The Bishop of Winchester, Philip Mounstephen, has offered his strong support to Single Friendly Church Network.
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.
New and Improved Guided Audit
Want to become a Single Friendly Church? Our new-and-improved Guided Audit is the best place to start!
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…
Archbishop of York supports Single Friendly Church
We're delighted that the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has supported the launch of Single Friendly Church Network as one of our Patrons.
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.
Single Friendly Church named in Church of England Love Matters Report
In a new report called ‘Love Matters’, the Church of England’s Archbishop’s Commission declares that single people should be valued just as much as couples and families
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…
Research: Numbers of single people in church
In 2014 we co-funded the first ever study in Great Britain on the relationship between marital status and church attendance, run by YouGov.
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