Meeting Christian singles beyond church
Key facts
| Local groups | Listed by the Single Friendly Church Network |
|---|---|
| Ask | Trusted friends to introduce you |
| Online dating | Alongside friends, church and work, not instead |
| Before you go | Check out any group yourself |
Your own church may be small, or you may already know everyone. That's common. There are lots of other ways to meet Christian singles.
Find a local group
The Single Friendly Church Network lists groups for single Christians across the UK, from walking clubs to regional socials. If there's nothing near you, it encourages you to start one. It doesn't vet the groups, so check them out first.
Source: Single Friendly Church Network: Local groups for single Christians, checked 8 November 2026
Ask friends to introduce you
A Christianity Today writer makes the case for bringing friends and community back into dating. Ask people you trust whether they know someone you'd get on with. You can also ask friends for an honest view on your profile.
Source: Christianity Today: Bring back blind dating, checked 8 November 2026
Date online, but keep your life full
The Evangelical Alliance notes that apps help people meet others they'd never come across day to day. It suggests setting limits, so dating adds to friends, family, church and work rather than replacing them. Talk openly with friends about how dates go.
Source: Evangelical Alliance: Dating apps, love or loathe them?, checked 8 November 2026
Questions
Is it all right to use a dating site as a Christian?
Many Christians do. Christian writers suggest using it with care, staying honest and keeping friends in the loop.
What if there are no groups near me?
You could start one with a few friends. Online dating also widens the circle beyond where you live.
Do I need my church's approval to date?
No. But many people find it helps to talk things through with a trusted friend or church leader.