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World's most travelled musician comes to London

The man certified as the world’s most travelled musician is in London for the Olympics – entertaining crowds with free performances.

Games Pastors help Olympics visitors navigate capital

For the first time at any Olympics, the thousands of visitors have an extra level of care and support, thanks to an initiative from the churches.

Christians offer free grief support after cinema shootings

"While the media coverage dissipates, the healing journey continues," said Dr Doug Stringer, the founder of Somebody Cares International

Bridging the Gap at the Olympics

With the Olympics in town the world comes to one place every four years and regardless of where the people come from, there will be many who have never heard this "Good News".

Olympics wrap-up: Day 6

British cyclist Chris Hoy claimed his fifth Olympic gold on Day 6, setting a world record in the team sprint event. In the women's event, Germany's team won the gold after the British favourites were disqualified for an illegal takeover.

Olympics resources enjoy bumper sales

The travel chaos warnings worked too well for the liking of many central London shops, but Christian retailers have been taken aback by the demand for their Olympics products.

End of the Addison Road

Addison Road are bowing out after 10 years together.

Thousands without clean water in Assam

Tens of thousands of people will be without safe drinking water for months due to the severe floods in Assam, Christian Aid has warned.

Muslims attack church in Egypt

Muslims have attacked a church and Christian homes in a village close to the Egyptian capital of Cairo.

Olympics latest: GB's Chris Hoy going for gold

The host nation is pinning its hopes on more gold medals at the cycling track competition on Day 6 of the Games.

Amazing who you meet at the Olympics in ministry

One day after parking the car in the Olympic hub area I was passing through the security check and saw just ahead of me, John Eales (the Australian Rugby captain) and Mark Waugh (the Australian Cricket captain).

Syria violence spreads into Christian areas

The rebel uprising against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad's regime has spilled into two Christian-populated areas in the capital of Damascus, with the country's leader describing the conflict as a "crucial and heroic battle".

Olympics wrap-up: Day 5

The host nation had reason to cheer Wednesday as the UK claimed two gold medals. First, rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning became the first British women to take Olympic rowing gold.

Faith in the garden

The Church of England has got behind a new community garden project in Durham.

Evergreen take songs of hope to London during Games

A music band from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is singing songs about hope and purpose in 40 concerts in various venues during the Olympic Games.

Former Olympic competitors return for outreach

Once an Olympian participant, always an Olympian participant. Any athlete who is selected as an Olympian but, does not participate in an Olympic event, is sadly not counted within this highly prized family.