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It has been a season of firsts: Malia Bouattia: first female Muslim president of the National Union of Students; Sadiq Khan: first Muslim mayor of London. Both have come under fire in their positions of leadership, which have often been linked with their Muslim faith. So what can we learn from these examples of people of faith and how that impacts leadership...

On September 11th 2016 hundreds of churches will be taking 10 minutes out of their service to pray for their soon-to-be-students commissioning them to live for Jesus at university.  Historically, young people don’t get fully prepared for the transition between school and university. Student Linkup Sunday can change that. Take time to stand with your school leavers as they make their...

Welcome to your summer and all the part-time jobs, internships, old friend catch-ups and adjusting to being back with the parents, that come with it! I say 'summer'... it's pouring with rain as I write this and I'm slightly concerned I don't have wellies, a festival season faux pas.  I don't know about you but when I think of taking a...

A few weeks have passed since 333 Escape and Pray-ers arrived in university locations across Europe to pray, but that doesn't mean its over.  The prayers prayed, conversations had and encouragements given continue to bear fruit in the lives of those we met.  Our experiences, as pilgrims - the things we saw God do, the words he spoke to us, the...

God moved in countless ways through church & students as part of Escape & Pray last month. Here were a a few of things we could count: 1 person (that we know of) invited Jesus into their life   2 lawns were mown in acts of kindness & serving   3 people were physically healed   9 different currencies were used   A photo posted by Jack Weeks (@j_weeksy) on Jun 12, 2016 at...

“Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage.” Seneca I wonder if you’ve ever felt like that? Those days when it takes all your energy simply to make it through the day. Those days when tears come faster than smiles. Those days when the joy of the Lord that’s proclaimed proves elusive. Recent figures from a study conducted at the University of York showed...

Answer: Four- one to change the bulb and three to add 'Illumination Technician’s Assistant' to their CVs.   We promise that’s the last groan-inducing, work-related joke you’ll hear from the team at Changing Light– a brand new, weekend experience for young adults in their first years of work or preparing to start work.   The transition into working life can be both exciting and overwhelming.   You...