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.

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?

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.

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…

How church leaders can help single people in their congregation who want to adopt or foster.

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.

If there isn’t a local group for single Christians in your area, could you consider setting one up yourself?

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.

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

The single life can have its advantages, but when sickness strikes, being alone can make it a lot harder to cope.

40% of society is single but in churches it is often much lower. If you look up the demographics for your area, you may find there are more single people in your community than you think!

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.

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’

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.

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…

Beth Collingridge reflects on her recent visit to New Wine United and their focus on friendship

Why should my church become Single Friendly? I’m married - why is this relevant for me? Here are some answers to the questions we hear most often.

Did you know 40% of UK adults are single? Here’s where that figure comes from and what we can learn from it about the single people who may be in our local areas

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.

Jackie Elton reflects on the Game of Thrones finale from the perspective of a single person