Kelly Valencia

Speaking on social media, Pastor Andy said he and his wife, Charlotte, were just a few paces behind those who were struck when the sign came down.

Speaking on social media, Pastor Andy said he and his wife, Charlotte, were just a few paces behind those who were struck when the sign came down.

An Eastbourne pastor has been named as the person who died at the Big Church Festival, after his church announced his death in a statement shared with friends, family and members of the congregation.T

NCCUK says three believers are missing from Syabrubesi Church in Rasuwa, while the pastor of Punarutthan Church in Nuwakot is reported missing after the church was damaged.

Jesus Living Water Church in Eastbourne confirmed to Premier Christian News on Saturday that Pastor Robert, 41, was the man reported to have died at the festival on Friday after a large sign fell.

The GoFundMe , launched by Jesus Living Water Church in Eastbourne with Pastor Robert's wife, Isaeli, as beneficiary, was initially given a target of £18,000 to support her and their daughter Ellie.

The attack took place overnight on 23-24 August after about 150 heavily armed gang members entered the area. Residents fleeing the violence sought refuge in a Protestant church, where dozens were reportedly killed.

The MP for Hyndburn was asked whether her Christian faith made her job easier or harder. She said she finds it “incredibly reassuring” to know that God is ultimately in control.

Campbell, who famously said “We don't do God” while working for Blair, attended several sessions at Lambeth Palace in 2024.

Archbishop John Sherrington, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales' lead bishop for life issues, also thanked disability rights groups and people of different faiths and none for speaking out against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.