Latest News
Latest news and campaign updates from the Arise movement
Arise on Bluesky
Arise is expanding our social media coverage. We have just joined Bluesky. We are starting from standing. We would love you to follow us for news, updates, comments, prayer requests and ideas for action on issues of sharing faith, growing in our discipleships, tackling social injustice, ending poverty and caring for creation. Do click through and follow us. (28 Apr 2026)
Campaign Update 2: Iran War
Well, a lot has happened in the week since our last campaign update on the Iran War. We now have a ceasefire in Lebanon, possible further peace talks in Pakistan, the double-blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both sides, an Iranian ship seized, and continued chaos on global markets. Keep praying, and raising your voice with Arise for peace, negotiations, reform, democracy and human rights in this fast-moving situation. (20 Apr 2026)
Campaign Update 1: Iran War
Last month Arise activists prayed and took action for peace and an end to the war in Iran. We now have a ceasefire in Iran at least, if not yet Lebanon. But tensions of course remain very high. Keep praying and acting for peace right across the Middle East. Follow Arise for further actions soon. (16 April 2026)
New version of Arise Vision
We are in the final stages of revising and producing a new updated version of the Arise Manifesto, our big picture, researched, Biblical, holistic and practical vision for a better world. Check out the current version on our website here and watch out for the new revised version coming your way soon. It has so much to say about God’s plan for our world, and our mission as his people to play our part in bringing that about. (10 Mar 2026)
Christian festivals
Arise is currently exploring possible partnerships with a number of Christian festivals, this summer and in the following years. These are great opportunities for Christians to meet, seek God together and grow in our faith. Pray they will be great opportunities for more and more people to catch hold of the Arise vision. Watch this space for more info soon. (4 Mar 2026)
Arise Council of Reference
The Arise Council of Reference held its latest online meeting earlier this month. It’s an incredible group of people with huge faith, skill and experience who act as a wise sounding board and guidance. This time it looked at how we can grow the Arise movement more widely. It also looked at recruiting new great people to the Council of Reference. Contact Arise if you are interested in volunteering with us in this or any other way info@ariseuk.org (26 Feb 2026)
Coming soon to a church near you!
Arise is launching a brand-new 7-part course for churches, built around the Arise Manifesto. Designed to inspire and equip, the course helps churches rediscover God’s mission and live it out in five connected ways: sharing faith, growing disciples, tackling injustice, ending poverty, and caring for creation — all as part of God’s Kingdom. Interested in running the Arise course in your church? Get in touch with us info@ariseuk.org (5 Feb 2026)
Set up an Arise group in your church
More and more Christians are feeling called to pray and act for peace, freedom, an end to poverty, and the restoration of God’s creation. But we don’t yet have enough local Arise groups to connect everyone. We’re inviting volunteers to start an Arise group in their church. It’s simple: share the vision, choose a time to meet, see who comes, and begin together. Arise will support you every step of the way. Contact us if you feel called to get involved info@ariseuk.org (27 Jan 2026)