Resources

Over summer many churches stop their usual timetable of activities, which can leave single people feeling disconnected. How can you ensure that everyone feels connected to church community over the summer?

I’m married, how can I help my church become single friendly?

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.

Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday) can be a difficult day for lots of people. But when churches handle it sensitively, Mother's Day services can become a comforting and uplifting experience…

40% of adults in Great Britain are single (unmarried and not cohabiting). This is higher than it used to be. Why are there so many more single people?

A resource to help you connect with God, reflect and look forward to the New Year with hope…

We are excited to announce that we have become a charity, and are relaunching as 'Single Friendly Church Network'. With a fresh look…

Christmas can be one of the hardest times of year for single people. There are lots of practical things your church can do to help…

Prayer points to guide you and church in praying for single people at Christmas

In a new report, the Church of England declares that single people should be valued just as much as couples and families…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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

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!