British Isles
Saturday, 04 August 2012 12:48
Cooperating Christian organisations release Jesus Agenda
Micah Challenge has partnered with Christian Aid and Compassion UK to produce a new DVD entitled ‘The Jesus Agenda’. This new production is actually a 9-week DVD-based course, which explores the biblical framework for advocacy through…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:15
Child sex trafficking threat
Major sporting events such as World Cups and Olympic Games are often preceded by warnings about a rise in prostitution and sex trafficking as a result of the impending influx of spectators. The children’s charity Barnardo’s…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:13
Religion playing strong role in background of Olympic Games
In a BBC radio broadcast, Anglican canon Duncan Green called on people everywhere in the world to live together in peace and harmony, in the spirit of the Olympic Games. The Multi-Faith Centre at the Olympic…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:11
Church celebrates Lizzie Armitstead's Olympic win
A church in Otley, Yorkshire, is celebrating the Olympic silver medal win by Lizzie Armitstead as she finished the Women’s Road Race on Sunday. She grew up in Otley and was in Junior Church at the…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:08
Pakistani Christians praying for team
Pakistanis are very excited watching their players show their best performance and send a message of peace to the world. For several years sports events have faced challenges in Pakistan. The memory of winning titles brings…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:05
World hunger summit on last day of Olympics
David Cameron confirmed a hunger summit will be held in London on August 12th, the last day of the Olympics. It was debated by the G8 in May and aims to speed up efforts to combat…