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Africa: Evangelicals urge political leaders to address maternal health

Political leaders on the African continent are being urged to save the lives of millions of mothers by improving healthcare.

How to avoid an emotional meltdown on the your kid's first day of school

The first day of school is a huge milestone in the life of the child and the family, and for some parents the emotion can all be a bit too much.

Church hosts bunting workshop ahead of the Games

Residents in Clapton were given the chance to learn how to make their own bunting at their local church.

Young Londoners shine at XLP awards

Young Londoners showed off their creative talents at the XLP charity's 14th annual Arts Showcase final.

YWAM seeks volunteers for university expansion

If you've never heard of a volunteer-cation, the best way to describe it is volunteering and vacationing at the same time - or better said, the best of both worlds!

Tanni Grey-Thompson encourages students to engage in politics

Paralympics champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson met students last week to encourage them to engage more in politics.

Faith students learn art of ‘intelligent disagreement’

The Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme is helping emerging religious leaders from around the world learn how to “live well with disagreement”.

Avoid sitting down too much

Health experts are warning against sitting down too much – a big ask for Brits who spend large parts of their working lives sat behind a computer and their free time sitting in front of the box.

Fusion focuses on community-building during Olympics

Fusion is bringing people from 15 countries to take part in a pilgrimage of hope during the Olympic Games.

USPG to become United Society

USPG is changing its name to the United Society, or Us for short.

Tough times for low earners

Church Action on Poverty is appealing to churches in the UK to support the campaign for a living wage for all.

David Wilkerson's wife passes away

Gwen Wilkerson, the wife of David Wilkerson, has died at the age of 81

Samaritan's Purse launches appeal on South Sudan's first anniversary

Samaritan's Purse UK has launched an urgent appeal for South Sudan on its first anniversary today.

Church schools 'under attack', says bishop

Church schools must develop their distinctiveness in an “age of creeping scepticism about religion", the Bishop of Oxford has said.

Brad Pitt's mum opposes Obama on abortion and gay marriage

Although Hollywood icon Brad Pitt may be a die-hard supporter of President Obama, the same cannot be said for his mother who in a letter to the Springfield News-Leader, said Christians should pray before casting their vote for president.

Attacks on Christian villages kill dozens in Nigeria

At least 58 people, including two lawmakers, were killed after suspected Muslim herdsmen attacked Christian villages near the city of Jos in central Nigeria over the weekend.