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

Money is a subject that some churches tackle head on as part of their ministries. Others rarely mention money except in terms of giving. However financial worries are a concern for many people in our churches, including singles.

Finding a home is a major issue for single people. How can you support single people in your congregation who cannot find - or afford - a home?

Many single people find themselves shouldering the responsibility of caring for parents and older relatives, or looking after seriously ill or disabled children alone. But you and your church can help…

If a widowed or divorced member of your congregation hopes to start dating again, here are some ways you can support them…

With loneliness on the increase, how can church leaders foster a community that doesn’t leave anyone feeling excluded and forgotten?

Churches often have a strong focus on the family – but is it putting off single and childless people?

Dealing with sickness can be extremely difficult when you have no partner to help. How can leaders help their single church members?

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.

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 shares his experiences as a single Christian and how he lives life to the full…

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.

If you’re new to the topic of singleness in church and want to find out more, this is the best place to start.

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!

Where does the idea of The One come from, and what does the Bible have to say about choosing a life partner?

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…

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 and resources about Christian singleness, dating and living well as a single Christian.

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…

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?

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.