Evangelical Alliance UK issues 36-page guide as interest in tarot, crystals and manifesting rises

# What happened

Alliance UK (EAUK) released a 36-page guide in September 2026 called Spiritual Curiosity. The booklet defines popular New Age concepts, offers a biblical perspective on them, and sets out pastoral and evangelistic responses for Christians who encounter people exploring these practices.

# Why this matters

Across several European countries there is a renewed public interest in forms of alternative spirituality even as membership in traditional national churches declines. The EAUK argues this creates both a challenge and an opportunity for church engagement: many people are spiritually open, curious about practices such as tarot, crystals, manifestation and, in some accounts, psychedelics.

# What the guide contains

• Clear definitions of terms and practices commonly grouped as New Age or alternative spirituality.
• A biblical framework intended to help Christians evaluate those practices.
• Practical suggestions for pastoral care and evangelism when people show spiritual curiosity.
• Real-life testimonies of people who explored alternative spirituality and later committed to Christianity.

# How the authors describe the cultural moment

Katherine Brown, co-promoter of the booklet, says we are living in a time of "real spiritual curiosity." She points to visible examples in popular life: local pubs hosting psychic nights and high-profile figures publicly discussing manifesting or identifying with witchcraft. Brown argues Christians should respond confidently, offering "good news and a better story to a searching and spiritually open culture."

# Context across Europe

# Tone and purpose of the resource

The EAUK frames the booklet as a practical tool for churches and church workers. It is positioned to help Christians name and understand the practices they encounter, offer pastoral care, and engage in evangelism in a way that is informed and confident rather than fearful. The resource was produced through the Evangelical Alliance's Being Human initiative and is offered free for download.

# Concrete examples mentioned

• Psychic nights hosted in local pubs.
• Pop-culture references to manifesting, including mentions of performers discussing manifesting major gigs.
• Public statements by some celebrities identifying with witchcraft.

# What this means for churches and ministry teams

Church leaders who face people exploring alternative spiritualities will find short definitions, suggested pastoral responses and engaging examples. The guide aims to equip teams to listen to seekers, clarify differences between Christian belief and New Age practices, and share Christian testimony in accessible ways.

# Bottom line

Alliance UK has published a concise handbook responding to a visible rise in public interest in non-traditional spiritual practices. The resource compiles definitions, biblical reflection, pastoral guidance and testimonies to help Christians respond practically to a culture described by the authors as spiritually curious.