http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29652 A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who completed the London Marathon on 22 nd April 2012. All of our runners made us all so proud raising lots of much needed funds in the process. You can enjoy some snaps on our Facebook page,  here . If you’ve been inspired by the London Marathon runners but don’t quite fancy the full 26.2 miles, why not run 10K for Oasis? We have places...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29560 As you may know, Oasis runs two housing projects which enable 34 young homeless people to rebuild their lives in a safe and stable home. This year, our funding from local government has been cut, resulting in an £8,000 shortfall in our housing budget. That puts an additional pressure on our work, adding to the substantial amount we need to raise at this time of year for our other essential...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29489...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29268 Together, we achieved all of this in 2011. Thank you for your support! ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29239 Our vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Jenny, an Oasis supporter, tells us why she has chosen to invest in that vision by leaving a gift to Oasis in her Will. "I first encountered Steve Chalke 30 years ago - he led our youth group. He is just as visionary today as he was then. Since then, I have...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28905 We are really excited to announce that Oasis and BigChurchDayOut are joining together to bring you the BigChurchDayOut 2012! As ever, the BigChurchDayOut provides a fantastic moment to gather together and celebrate life, and now together with Oasis, takes things to a deeper level of impacting the lives of the many thousands that attend. Together, our prayer is that BigChurchDayOut 2012...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29319 Nathan left home aged 15 after his relationship with his parents broke down. Deeply fearful of what the future had in store for him, he developed a dependency on cocaine and heroin. He had multiple run-ins with the police until he was found in possession of a firearm and was sent to prison. Six months after his release, Nathan moved in to an Oasis housing project, and his life began to...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29252 Last Friday night I had a call from a lady who lives nearby. She'd suddenly had her benefits cut and didn't know where else to turn. She was desperate, had no money in her gas metre and no food for her children. I met her later that evening to give her an emergency food parcel - the foodbank is one of the vital services Oasis provide here at our Waterloo Hub. The foodbank provides short-term...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29244 16 and homeless at Christmas, Sarah spends the holiday with Oasis and finds family, support... and hope for the future. Our intern, Chloe, interviews Sarah. Sarah has lived at No.3 for 15 months, and described Christmas there as 'exciting and magical.' Due to difficult family circumstances, Sarah left home when she was 16 years old, but her face lights up as she describes No.3, "I...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=29255 We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who gave to the Oasis Christmas appeal. So far you have raised £21,000 for young people who rely on Oasis to be their family, when they have no one else. If you haven't yet supported this appeal , please consider doing so today. There are still young people vulnerable to gang violence, physical and mental abuse, homelessness and even people-trafficking....http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28941 Ethical Capitalism?  Wednesday, 7th December, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Doors open 7pm) Oasis Charities Parliament is hosting a debate around the financial and moral questions raised by recent protests and world events. Contributers include former investment banker Ken Costa ,  Dr Luke Bretheton  and representatives of  Occupy London  from the St Pauls protest camp. Book your place at...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28853 Join Steve Chalke MBE and the team at the Oasis Waterloo Hub as they explore the life transforming work & theology which aims to meet the social, spiritual, educational, economic, physical, and environmental of a needs of a community. Building Hubs: Creating a new sense of belonging VISIT the Oasis Centre, Oasis Church Waterloo, the Hub Coffee House (a successful social enterprise), ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28698...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28662 Despite facing cuts to our work, this year Oasis supporters helped us to raise an enormous £30,000 a month to make life better for many thousands of vulnerable young people. That support helped many youth workers and over 1,000 volunteers to turn that vulnerability into confidence, strength and hope for the future. The help has been delivered in different forms, from supported housing and skills...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28652 In April this year, our fantastic supporters helped Steve to raise a phenomenal £2million in sponsorship as he ran the 2011 Virgin London Marathon. The vast majority of the money they helped raise will go, among other things, towards funding Chaplains in our 12 UK Hubs over the next four years. Those chaplains will act as Oasis hub leaders, supporting, strengthening or leading every Oasis project...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28649 Just a few weeks ago I wrote to Oasis supporters about my work in A&E with young people caught up in violent incidents. A few days later, the number of young people coming through the doors of St Thomas' A&E increased substantially due to the riots in London. In the main, injuries were from stabbings; usually we have one stabbing incident every week or so - but in that week, we had seven....http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28640 Oasis relies on 1000 volunteers every year to support our paid youth workers, church and Academy staff. I'm one of them: I co-run the Hub Athletic football training programme in Waterloo, where we use coaching to help develop attitudes and behaviours. I've been volunteering here for almost five years. My day job is as a Leadership Development Consultant. I'd never worked with inner-city young men....http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28657 No.3 our supported housing project in Peckham was the first Oasis project affected by the London riots last month. An evacuation was impossible, but our housing staff did a fantastic job providing support and reassurance to the very fearful young residents. At the same time we were very concerned for our Croydon hostel as riots spread there. In Waterloo, our A&E team dealt with the significant...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28560...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28413 Young people from Oasis Hub Enfield were interviewed about the recent riots by BBC Radio 4 for their Sunday programme. Radio 4 also interviewed senior youth worker Kat Simmonds. You can hear what they said here on BBC iPlayer.   *The radio programme was broadcast on 14th August 2011 and will be available for one week. ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28219...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28033 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: Earlier this month the Beckham's named their new baby daughter Harper Seven, throwing the media into an instant frenzy about its meaning. Harper, of course, is a sister to Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, whose names, according to the Office of National Statistics, have all become extremely popular, being given to hundreds of baby...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=28021 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: If you can’t imagine it, you can’t do it’ observed Albert Einstein. The plot of every great novel was first sketched in the mind of its author before being committed to paper. The design of every great building was first imagined in the head of its architect and only then created in steel or stone. The other day I stood gazing...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27947 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: I am going to tell you a story: Wandering through the forest, an old man stumbled on a precious stone. He picked it up and put it into his bag. Later he met a traveller and, in conversation with him, showed it to him. When the traveller saw the jewel, he demanded that it was handed over to him. The old man smiled and did...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27917 On Sunday 10th July a brilliant team of runners completed the British 10K for Oasis. The course took them through the famous sites of London. It was a very warm day and the team are on course to raise over £1000! The money raised will help will help bring education, health care, youth work, children's centres, resources for mums and dads, housing, training and employment opportunities in communities...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27899 Join hundreds of churches on July 10th 2011 and help change the story of UK young people in need. Today in the UK, 2.8 million children are living in poverty. We're asking for five minutes of your service to play a film of Carrie's Story and support our new 'Change the story' campaign. You can watch the film here . In whatever way you can, please support 'Change the Story'...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27817 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: One of my roles in life is to work as the United Nations Special Advisor on Human Trafficking. Human trafficking – the buying and selling people – is as profitable as it is degrading. Now the world’s second largest, fastest growing and most lucrative form of crime, only the illegal sale of arms is more prosperous. To be trafficked...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27790 Tickets are £6 Click here to book Date: Wednesday 29th June 2011 Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm Venue: The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7HS Join us as we explore the opportunities on the horizon for the voluntary and community sector. The evening will focus specifically on: the localism agenda the role of community organisers Many community groups and local...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27755 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: On Saturday, Martin Rushent, one of the leading figures in the music of the 70s and 80s, died. He was just 63. Martin began his career as an engineer working on albums with rock legends Fleetwood Mac as well as T.Rex, David Essex, Yes and Welsh diva Shirley Bassey. He went on to produce Buzzcocks, XTC, Altered Images, The...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27679 The British 10K run will take place on 10th July 2011 and we'd love you to be on our team. The route will take you through the historic sites of London while raising vital funds for Oasis. We're asking our runners to raise £300 each. We'll provide a running vest and plenty of support along the way. You can apply for a place here . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27631 Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: It’s Friday the 13th! According to tradition – a day of bad luck. But, ‘Friday the 13th’ is also a series of blockbuster horror films that have grossed over $465m worldwide. So, it’s good luck for some, at least! Did you know that mathematically Friday 13th has to occur at least once, but no more than three times, a year?...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27546 Here's what Steve said this morning on Pause for Thought on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show: Yesterday, we all had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to vote on whether we should change our democratic system from ‘first-past-the-post’ to ‘AV’. In the build up to all this, a number of our leading politicians have got themselves rather steamed up over the whole thing. But, though the votes won’t be...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27341 Just last month, I visited Robben Island, the barren outcrop off the shore of Cape Town, where Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned during South Africa’s apartheid era. It was here that together they planned a different – non-racist, non-violent – future for their country and people. One of their great inspirations was Mahatma Gandhi, who Mandela described as a “moral genius”, adding that “his...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27112 Steve Chalke MBE smashed the Guinness World Record today for the most money raised by an individual marathon runner. By completing the 2011 Virgin London Marathon, Steve raised 2.3 Million Pounds for Oasis, the charity he founded 25 years ago. Chalke has worked tirelessly for months in his effort to beat the record which he set himself four years ago. It is in fact, a hat trick for Steve, who has...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27105 Steve made his third appearance on Chris Evans's Pause For Thought this morning, again with Richard Madeley who's covering for Chris. Here's what Steve said: In just 48 hours’ time, I’m running the 26.2 grueling miles of the London Marathon. I am both excited and daunted.  It’s not my first Marathon – I’ve run 10 others. And, in the process, I’ve learnt this lesson: No amount of athletic-like...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27048 Listen again to Steve Chalke’s appearance on Pause for Thought – the long-running slot on Radio 2’s breakfast show that offers fresh insight into daily life from a faith perspective. Listen again  here  to the April 8 Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Steve’s script appears below in full: I love Woody Allan’s famous quip: “If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27025 Steve Chalke has made his first appearance on Pause for Thought – the long-running slot on Radio 2’s breakfast show that offers fresh insight into daily life from a faith perspective. Steve will present Pause for Thought regularly on Fridays at around 9.10am. Listen again here to the April 1 Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Steve’s script appears below in full: Two men - deep in conversation...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=27102 A few pictures from Steve Chalke's trip to the Marathon Expo ahead of Sunday's world-record breaking London Marathon.           ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=26974 An insight into Oasis India... "Clare Nonhebel went to India to see the real world of Slumdog Millionaire to capture the stories of those for whom slum living is an inevitable necessity. She interviewed victims of human trafficking, street children and others marginalised by society, discovering beneath the poverty a zest for life that both inspired and challenged her. To the voiceless, she...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=26731 www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevechalke Steve Chalke has announced he will be running the 2011 Virgin London Marathon and aims to break the Guinness World Record for the most amount raised by an individual running the marathon. "I'd love to make it a hat-trick by beating my present total and may be even top £2 million" said the Oasis Founder. But Steve's motivation to run the 26.2 miles...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=26683 During 2011, we are looking at the work we do and how we tell supporters like you about it. We want to make sure that we’re communicating in the best possible way, and to help us do that, we’d like you to answer a few questions. I'm happy to help - take me to the questionnaire! ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=26632 If you're lucky enough to have a ballot place we'd love you to join our team and raise as much money as you can for Oasis. The money you raise will make a big difference to people like Adina and her young family. Adina first came to our Children’s Centre in 2009 with her children. Her husband brought her to us after Adina tried to commit suicide and he was desperate for help. Adina was lonely,...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=25465 We've teamed up with Everyclick to enable you to support Oasis as you shop online. Give as you Live is a free application that allows you to shop online and help raise money for Oasis at the same time. You don't pay any extra for the items you would normally buy but a portion of each purchase will support our work. Find out more here . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=25082 Catch up on the latest news from Oasis today ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24604 25 years ago Steve Chalke set up Oasis Trust in order to develop a hostel, hospital and school for neglected communities in the UK. 25 years on, Oasis runs life changing education, healthcare, youth, community and family programmes all over the world. Thousands of people - staff, donors, partners, sponsors - have made this possible. If you are one of them - Thank you. From September...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24596 6pm on Friday 10 September, Catalyst kicks off on Premier Radio. Join Oasis Founder Steve Chalke, for an inspirational new show every Friday evening that gives you the chance to ask questions and get answers from an array of informed guests! Steve and his guests will open up the latest on the government's BIG SOCIETY and explore the opportunities and challenges it presents to the...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24611 The Church, the Kingdom of God and the Big Society Join Steve Chalke and faithworks as we explore the new opportunities and challenges presented by the coalition Government’s policies for community building.  The Big Reponse is made up of day seminars and workshops for church leaders and evening events (in most locations) designed to inspire and equip your whole church as we explore together...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24458 On Monday, 13th September 2010 the Charities Parliament will highlight the importance of International Peace Day with a special event featuring a Keynote from Tony Benn (former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister). The event will also include Paul Flynn MP and Nims Obunge (The Peace Alliance) Alexander Rose (S.T.O.P); Antoinette Powell (Christian Aid) and Steve Chalke (Oasis). The aim is to...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24326 It is with regret that we have to inform you that, in spite of Oasis’ best efforts, the Order of the Sisters of Mercy have not accepted the conditions of our offer, previously accepted by the school’s bank. Therefore, due to the charge the Sisters of Mercy have over the land and buildings, we have been forced to withdraw our offer of taking responsibility for the School. The decisions made...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24200 The Archbishop of Canterbury will consider the encouragement that the Government's vision of the Big Society offers to local churches and Christian organisations to extend their creative engagement with their communities. Dr Williams will be joined by Bob Reitemeier, CEO of Children’s Society and Fran Becket OBE to talk about how to get to grips with the new government’s guiding philosophy...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=24206 In this series Charities Parliament explores the government's 'Big Society' and how the voluntary and community sector should respond. An evening with Steve Chalke MBE and Bishop Pete Broadbent; looking at the the coalition Government's new 'Free Schools' and wider schools agenda. We will also look at the practicalities and theological implications for churches, Christian organisations...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23930 One Million - to STOP THE TRAFFIK, the award winning play from Oasis Youth Theatre has been recognised by the United Nation's Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT). A preview of the play is available from the UN.GIFT website ahead of the launch of play's official DVD later this year.   ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23917 Today's edition of the Metro features Oasis founder Steve Chalke commenting on the issue of people trafficking (23 June 2010). The two-page spread on the hidden side of the world cup highlights the risks that some of the most vulnerable people face during global sporting events. You can read the full article here .   ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23882 5 June 2010 Oasis Youth Theatre, based at Oasis Academy Lordshill, were crowned champions at the the All England Theatre Festival. The threatre company, made up from Oasis academy students and young peopl from the Lordshill community in Southampton, won the title with a performance of their self-penned play, One Million to - STOP THE TRAFFIK. The play tackles the theme of people trafficking...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23876 21 June 2010 the Oasis Centre Hosts the London debut of One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK The highly acclaimed play written and performed by Oasis Youth Theatre - part of Oasis academy Lordshill - focuses on the beginnings of the trafficking movement and highlights some harrowing real-life stories. Its author, and Drama Teacher at Lordshill has been producing plays for over two decades and...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23174...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23191...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23335 Hub Athletic football Team is based out of Oasis' Waterloo Hub. A number of the team and coaches recently travelled to work with Oasis South Africa and a community football project outside Johannesburg. Here's a teaser of their video diary... . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=22842 The British 10k run is only four months away and we’re looking for six fabulous people to run for Oasis and raise lots of money for the people we work with. If you’re up for the challenge, please register your interest here . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23091 29TH MAY 2010 STANFORD HALL Nr. Loughborough 30TH & 31ST MAY 2010 WISTON HOUSE West Sussex ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23013 On Sunday 11th April 2010, Steve Chalke joined a discussion on BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme about how the church should approach the general election. "The task of the church is to serve communities...to work with whichever government is in power ...the church, alongside other faith groups, and alongside the rest of the Third Sector, needs to play a really big part in creating...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23032 Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg have told Oasis Founder, Steve Chalke how they will see churches and faith groups take a greater role following the general election. Steve Chalke interviewed the party leaders on behalf of Faithworks - part of the Oasis family - just as a general election is anounced on 6 May 2010. “We have a duty as government to see that more faith-based...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=23002 It was great to meet everyone who visited us at our Spring Harvest stand this year. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed the event and returned home safely and refreshed, feeling ready to see the world with 'different eyes'. You may have heard Steve Chalke, Jill Rowe, Joy Madeiros and others speak about the opportunties Oasis has for you to 'live beautifully', and if you registered your interest,...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=22548 On Wednesday 17 th March we have not one but two Charities Parliament events taking place!  Both events are taking place at the Oasis centre in London, Waterloo. At lunchtime (12:15-1:15)  Simon Hughes MP for North Southwark and Kate Hoey MP for Lambeth will be speaking on the role of the faith and third sector in helping to build healthy communities.  In the evening (19:30 - 21:00) we’ll...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=22011 We’re after volunteers to join the Oasis team for a week at this year's Spring Harvest. As part of the stand team, you'll live and work alongside Oasis staff to promote our volunteering, fundraising, and training opportunities and generally tell people about Oasis! The dates are as follows, so if you are interested let us know TODAY! Minehead Week 1: Saturday 3 - Thursday 8 April...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=22115 On Sunday 28th February bestselling author Brian McLaren will be speaking at Church.co.uk, Waterloo . This is your chance to listen to and question the man himself! Brian will also be speaking at the Faithworks Conference over the same weekend. We'd love to see you at either event. Brian McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and spiritual leader in the emerging...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=20781 In February 2010 Faithworks will explore what it means to serve our communities in a 360° way. "This is intelligent church in action - engaging with ‘whole’ communities, made up of ‘whole’ people understanding that our physical, emotional, economic, spiritual and social wellbeing is interconnected." Whether you and your church or community project are experienced change agents...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=22258 LifeWhys is a non-profit Community Interest Company committed to helping children and young people, their families and communities to thrive. LifeWhys provides a range of resources and work with a number of partners that support the achievement of happy, safe healthy people and communities. LifeWhys offers a range of services linked with the  Joint Commissioning and Planning Framework ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=20771 In 1999 the Government committed to halve child poverty by 2010 and to eradicate it by 2020. Ten years on, 4 million children are still living in poverty in the UK. The Government is spending less than 40p a week on helping these children. The Oasis 2009 Christmas Campaign combines practical help for those most in need this Christmas with a call for the Government to honour its commitment...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=20006 Taste days offer the chance to find out what Oasis is all about - with vox pops, interviews and a tour of a local project. You'll learn about all the different opportunities we offer, meet staff from our projects and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you want. The next Taste Day will take place on Saturday 7th November in London Waterloo. Click here to register your interest and...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=19883 Due to the recent Royal Mail strikes in London we have seen a delay in gifts reaching us - and thank you letters arriving with donors. If you have sent us a gift recently, it might take up to a week to reach us. If you haven't heard from us in two weeks, please get in touch on 020 7921 4200 or fundraising@oasisuk.org , as your gift may have become lost in a sorting office. We have to raise £50,000...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=19732 If you are a youth worker, Youthwork the conference is a must for you! Read more here .   ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=19245 Steve Chalke takes Apprentice on tour this Autumn following the successful launch of his book and DVD, Apprentice: Walking the Way of Christ. The eight-venue tour opens on 11 November in Newcastle, before travelling to Northern Ireland and taking in major cities across the UK. The 5000 tickets are expected to sell out very quickly when they go on sale tomorrow. The broadcasters, Diane Louise...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=18211 Early in the morning on Sunday 12th July, fourteen highly fit and raring to go Oasis athletes ran in the Asics British 10k run in London. All 14 wore the classic Oasis bright orange vests, attracting the attention of many. The annual event was sold out and attracted 27,000 runners on a warm sunny morning, with the winning time being 30.19, although the Oasis runners weren't far behind! The...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=18038 Oasis is looking for a Senior Minister to lead our church network flagship, Church.co.uk, Waterloo. Dave Steell, who has led the church for the last 4 years and seen it grow from 20 people to many hundred, will be leaving London to lead a church in Brighton. The whole Oasis team would like to say a huge thank you to Dave and Becky, for all they've given to Oasis and the church and wish them...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=18015 Students at Oasis Academy Coulsdon attempted to break a World Record yesterday by trying to perform the largest ever simultaneous Michael Jackson 'Thriller' dance. On the day of Jackson's funeral, the performance was a fitting tribute to the pop star, even though preparation began in May. Altogether, 376 staff and pupils were involved in breaking the dance record, where the previous record...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=17966 Kyrgyzstan Make this summer count! Come and spend 2 weeks with Oasis staff in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, renovating the youth centre. Kyrgystan was part of the Soviet Union and gained its independence in 1991. It is one of the poorest countries in Cenral Asia and also one of the most corrupt. Oasis' main goals in Kyrgyzstan are the reintegrating of abandoned children, anti-trafficking to...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=17932 Finding Hope: Restoring Trust in Politics and National Life Faithworks tackles the MPs' expenses scandal at the latest Charities Parliament event, Finding Hope: Restoring Trust in Politics and National Life . Times columnist, Ruth Gledhill, said in a recent blog that this is an opportunity 'for faith leaders in Britain to promote the restoration of a sense of morality to public life.'...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=17664 Are you looking for a unique year out opportunity? Are you keen to discover more about your faith and leadership? Do you have at least 3 years driving experience? If the answer to these questions is YES, then read on.......... An exciting opportunity exists for a year long voluntary post with Oasis, starting September 2009. You will work as a volunteer driver and assistant to Steve Chalke,...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=17383 Sunday 26th April saw thousands of runners, including celebrities and charity fundraisers, take to the streets of London for the 2009 London Marathon, hailed by many as one of the hardest ever due to the scorching heat. Oasis UK was represented by fifteen runners from different backgrounds -- employees and supporters -- and all finished, raising almost £25,000 for Oasis and its many projects, helping...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=17240 Oasis launches challenge events with opportunity to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain. Oasis UK is launching it's new challenge event programme with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Hot on the heels of Comic relief's celebtiries, you can take on the world's tallest free-standing mountain for some of the UK's most marginalized young people. The ten day trek will take Oasis'...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=16818 Today Cadbury announced today that their Dairy Milk chocolate is to receive Fairtrade certification by late summer 2009. STOP THE TRAFFIK the anti-human trafficking campaign establish by Oasis Founder Steve Chalke, congratulated Cadbury on this ground breaking decision which comes two years into their Chocolate Campaign. Steve, who is also a United Nations Special Advisor on Community Action...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=16602 The first urban youth work summit took place at The Oasis Centre on Saturday 28th February 2009. The day brought together young people, church leaders and youth workers to discuss the challenges around youth violence and gangs and possible solutions. Many of the practical suggestions are already being put into practice through Oasis's work in hubs around the country... Read more . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=15938 Rt. Hon. Jim Knight, Minister for Schools and Learners, addressed the Charities Parliament, on February 23rd. The title of Jim Knight's talk was 'An Educational Oxymoron: Can Every Child Matter In The Culture Of League Tables?' and addressed this important and contentious issue at the heart of our national educational system. The evening was chaired by Rev. Steve Chalke, Founder of Oasis...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=15687 Our Taste days are back! Starting with a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea, Taste days are an opportunity to come along and see what we're up to first hand. You'll meet new people, see us in action and get a sense of the whole (ever-expanding) Oasis family and the ethos that drives everything we do and holds us all together. The next Taste day will be on Saturday 14th March at Church.co.uk/Waterloo....http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=16285 We are pleased to announce that Barry & Margaret Mizen (parents of Jimmy Mizen) and Mark Prince (Father of Kiyan Prince) will be joining us on Saturday 28th February 2009 for our God, Guns and Gangs one day urban youth work summit. Both Jimmy and Kiyan died last year in London. It will be an utter privilege to hear from Barry, Margaret and Mark as they share their experience and story....http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=16554 Join with Christians across the globe in the run-up to the G20. Amidst the ruins of our global economy pray that our leaders will plot a course for a better world, visit www.micahchallenge.org.uk/g20 . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=15679 On 28th February, Oasis is holding a one day conference which will look at the issue of God, Guns and Gangs. The aims of the conference are to: - Inspire the church to engage with the issue of young people and violence - Equip youth workers and the church to progress in their response to youth violence - Challenge the perception of young people - Let people know the church is taking...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=13843 Deepen: Refreshing the soul This year's event is the beginning a three year programme looking at themes at the heart of our youthwork in the 21st century - Soul, Society and Service. Deepen, is about the spiritual stuff that drives us - get that right and the rest will follow! BOOK HERE TODAY! For more info and to book visit our youthwork the conference pages . ...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=12672 At Oasis we believe that 'Every Person Matters'; you, your family, your friends and neighbours - both old and young - everyone in your community. It's a belief grounded in our Christian faith. Help individuals with their specific needs and their whole community will benefit. Leianne grew up in Enfield. At 14, she left school due to pregnancy and at 15, had her little boy. Now 19, she is taking...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=12698 On Friday 20th June, the Foyer at Croydon launched a showcase of young talent at the private view for 'My Hood: CR7', The Foyer at Croydon's photography exhibition. The event was well attended by friends and family of the students, Oasis staff and local partners of the Foyer. The atmosphere was great and people were genuinely surprised and amazed at the quality of the work produced, including...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=12478 Prime Minister Gordon Brown met with Steve Chalke and Malcolm Duncan, leader of the Faithworks movement, at a Downing Street reception to celebrate the work of Christian community projects. The event also marked the launch a Labour Party consultation document that will reflect faith community concerns in their next party manifesto. A service for young homeless people, with a turnover of less...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=12275 Record breaking is becoming a bit of a habit at Oasis, especially when it comes to running. And the latest record to be broken was one of our own. Over 100 boys from communities in Chennai gathered at Rajaratnam stadium on the last day of a month-long sports camp organised by Oasis India. The team of both barefoot and trainer-clad runners gathered to make their attempt on the relay-marathon...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=11746 This Summer sees the opening of our NEW Oasis Centre in central London. Situated on Westminster Bridge Road, a short walk from Parliament we're developing a centre dedicated to debate and engagement with government on issues of community transformation and the role of faith and the church in public life. Charities, social justice groups, community action organisations, social entrepreneurs...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=11312 A year ago Foyer at Croydon residents said they'd like to have photography workshops, so, we've raised the funds to make it happen! The Youth Opportunity Fund, Croydon Arts Council and the Hinchley Trust awarded us grants to pay for a professional social photo-journalist to deliver top notch photography coaching, and 10 young people were selected to benefit from the training. The trainer, who...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=11282 A massive THANK YOU to all the runners who Ran the 2008 London Marathon for Oasis on Sunday 13th April. All of whom managed to fully complete the 26.2 miles, a great effort! Competing in the London Marathon is one of those great life achievements that anyone who goes to see a race would be inspired to compete in. It takes months and months of dedicated training and finally it all paid off for...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10964 On Thursday 3 April, students from seven Oasis Academies broke the record for the world's fastest marathon. A two hundred-strong team made up of students from Oasis Academies in Immingham, Enfield, MediaCityUK, Wrintringham, Bristol, Brightstowe andCousldon clocked up the required 26.2 miles or 422 laps in just 1 hour 46 minutes and 25 seconds - 18 minutes and 1 second faster than Haile Gebrselassie's...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10518 Listen to London Mayoral candidate, Boris Johnson get a grilling from Southside Radio presenters, Victoria Libaste and Kade. The MP is used to tough questioning so hear how he answered the DJ’s questions on his dress sense, congestion charging and his vision for the capital’s youth. Visit the Southside Fm website here and scroll down and select 'Southside Grill Boris' to listen to the full...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10578 We’re off to Spring Harvest! If you are going to Skegness or Minehead this year, come along to the Oasis stand in the Skyline where you can find out about all that is going on in Oasis as well as the different opportunities to get involved. Steve Chalke will be at all three weeks in Minehead and many other Oasis staff and volunteers are involved in the Spring Harvest programme on both sites...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10338 Oasis has launched threesxity - our new next generation gap year volunteering experience for 18-25 year olds. Charlie, our Volunteer Development Manager explains what it's all about, “Threesixty begins as a gap year type experience, but that’s really just the start of things. If you are ready to commit longer-term, threesixty becomes their way into volunteering, training or working with Oasis...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10264 Following the delivery of the STOP THE TRAFFIK Global Declaration, signed and endorsed by more than 1.5 million people, to the opening session of the United Nations GIFT (Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking) conference in Vienna last week, Steve Chalke MBE has been appointed as the UN.GIFT Special Advisor on Community Action against Human Trafficking by the United Nations Office on Drugs...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=10037 STOP THE TRAFFIK has delivered a historic petition of over 1.5 million declarations from people on all continents of the world to call for more UN action against people trafficking. Launched in March 2006 by Oasis and some of our friends, STOP THE TRAFFIK  is taking on the global problem of people trafficking, one of the worlds fastest growing illegal industries, by working towards the prevention...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=9821 Since Oasis established its hub in Enfield Lock, a decrease in crime and anti-social behaviour has been seen in the area. The Enfield Lock Safer Neighbourhood Teamwork has recorded a 10% decrease in crime  and a 14% decrease anti-social Behavior in 2007. Sergeant Dick Whitehouse said, ‘Thanks to our close working relationships with Oasis youth workers, we are more successful in making life safer...http://www.oasisuk.org/article.aspx?menuid=9812 The Big Buzz After School Club, a Christian motivated project committed to confronting the injustice of children growing up in deprived circumstances has been awarded the Oasis Community Inclusion Award at the Faithworks Awards 2008. Joy Madeiros, Managing Director of Oasis UK presented the award to the Big Buzz which works tirelessly to promote inclusion and improving situations faced by the...