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YFC team completes Lands End to John OâGroats bike ride
At 3.30pm on Sunday 31 May Gavin Calver, Youth for Christâs new National Director, Phil Knox, Kris Calver and Lea Milligan reached the end of their two week sponsored bike ride covering over 950 miles, safely and with joyful song.
Bishop's visit marks completion of new London academy
Islingtonâs new Church of England academy has marked its completion with a special service attended by the Bishop of London.
Canterbury Vigils offer opportunity for quiet reflection and prayer
The New English Orchestra will be touring the south east of England this month to help rejuvinate spirits with a little free music and prayer.
Schoolchildren look to the future in annual Good Shepherd Mass
Over 1000 schoolchildren from Catholic schools around the Diocese of Westminster attended the annual âGood Shepherdâ Mass at Westminster Cathedral last Wednesday.
Churches urged to aim higher with child protection
The Churchesâ Child Protection Advisory Service has today unveiled new guidance with a call to churches to raise the bar in their protection of children.
Consuming less, living more
One group of Christians hopes their journey towards a less consumerist lifestyle will encourage others to join them in living simply and sharing what they have with those in need.
Churches and politicians lament BNP gains
The Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches have expressed their âdisappointment and concernâ over gains made by the BNP in the European Parliament elections last week.
Leaders to bolster plans for next Lausanne congress
Christian leaders in South Korea are this week hosting a key gathering of leaders from the Lausanne Movement, the church body behind a document that for the last three decades has inspired the statements of faith for hundreds of ministries throughout the world.
Instability and heavy rains threaten Chad relief work
Defying the ongoing security threats, church-based aid agencies are continuing their work in eastern Chad amidst reports of banditry and fears that the arrival of rain may further hamper the task.
Wright to address Chinese churches on mission
The Rev Dr Chris Wright, one of the worldâs leading biblical scholars, will be speaking at a mega-church in Hong Kong on the Mission of God.
Churches reaffirm 40-year struggle against racism
The Dutch queen will be the guest of honour at a conference seeking to take on the legacy of the World Council of Churches' historic anti-racism efforts.
Article highlighting Catholic charity's Congo work scoops award
A Herald Magazine article highlighting the huge problem of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo which featured SCIAFâs work with rape survivors in the country has won the 2009 Amnesty International Nations and Regions Award.
Burma: Civilians flee amid fears of attack by army
More than one thousand people have fled from a camp for internally displaced people in Burmaâs Karen State amid fears of an attack by the Burmese Army.
GFA President welcomes Indiaâs first woman and Dalit Speaker
The election of Meira Kumar as the Indian Parliamentâs first woman and first Dalit Speaker is âgreat cause for celebrationâ, says Gospel for Asia President K P Yohannan.
Free church resources for Last Chance Harvey
Last Chance Harvey offers the latest chance for churches to discuss key life issues.
Obama speech draws mixed reaction from Christians, Muslims
Although President Barack Obamaâs speech was generally hailed as successful in placing the US and the Muslim world on better terms, some Christians and Muslims found fault with what he chose not to say.