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Toybox saving street children in Guatemala

A recently published report has revealed that one child is abandoned in Guatemala City every four days – and over three quarters of them are new-born babies.

The Gents hit the road with Candid History Tour

Indie-rock favourites, The Gentlemen, have kicked off their UK summer tour with an exuberant gig in Glasgow on Tuesday night.

Sri Lankans face tough time ahead

Aid agencies warn that the condition of Sri Lankans living in camps will still be a major challenge for months to come.

Open air preaching comes to Yorkshire

Summer holidays in Bridlington turned into a new calling for Roger and Rosemary Gray to take open air preaching to Yorkshire.

Logos Hope shares vision to evangelise world

Last Saturday Christian leaders from all over London gathered aboard the Logos Hope, a ship which sails the seven seas with the express aim of bringing education, knowledge and hope to the ports of the world.

Healthy Outlook makes the difference for patients

Specially designed weather forecasts from the Met Office have made a real difference to sufferers of respiratory illnesses in the UK, results from a new survey have shown.

Ecclesiastical promotes green living among staff

Ecclesiastical Insurance organised a ‘green week’ earlier in the month to promote advice and guidance about being more environmentally-conscious.

New online Methodist Art Collection challenges perceptions of God

A new Methodist collection of art has been launched online in the hopes of challenging the way we think about God.

Vengeance is mine: A closer look at 'Defiance'

Just how should we respond when we are the victims of another's wrongdoing? 'Defiance', starring Daniel Craig, gives us thought-provoking insight into some of the options.

Scotland must stamp out sectarianism, says Church Moderator

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has called for an end to sectarianism in Scotland.

Conservative Christians warn against Obama's pro-homosexual agenda

US President Barack Obama left both sides of the same-sex marriage debate unhappy when he signed a memorandum on Wednesday to extend some benefits to gay and lesbian partners of federal employees.

Qatar Christians celebrate consecration of new church

The Christian community in Qatar celebrates the opening of the new Mar Thoma Church in Doha last Thursday, witnessed by more than one thousand faithful.

Colombian pastors under threat from re-armed paramilitary groups

At least 10 Protestant pastors living in the northern Córdoba region of Colombia have come under threat from re-armed paramilitary groups over the past six months, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Big Daddy Weave singer halfway through weight loss challenge

Big Daddy Weaver frontman Mike Weaver is halfway through his weight loss challenge to lose 90lb in 2009 and things are getting tough!

Mission to Seafarers save stranded Russian crew from hunger

The Missions to Seafarers and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners swung into action last week after authorities were alerted to 12 Russian and Ukrainian crew on the Russian cargo ship Yeya 1 running desperately short of food.

Christians asked to oppose abortion adverts

Christian Concern For Our Nation and the Christian Institute are asking Christians to oppose proposals to allow abortion adverts on TV and radio.