Andrew Clark

Anglican Mainstream discusses Church Appointments with Blair’s Representative

Anglican Mainstream expressed their thanks to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair recently for allowing them to visit 10 Downing Street to discuss fully issues the organisation had raised about recent Church appointments...

Christian Organisations Rush to Sudan’s Aid

Christian humanitarian groups warned against the massive slayings in Sudan since early this year, and have now mobilised its members to provide food and aid through local workers in Sudan...

The Baptist World Centenary Congress Announced

The Baptist World Centenary Congress will take place in Birmingham and will take place between 27th until 31st July 2005. The Baptist World Congress is convened every five years by the Baptist World Alliance...

Methodist Conference Criticised

The Methodist Conference has been fiercely attacked for the position it took on Zimbabwe earlier this month. Rev Graham Shaw, a former mission partner in Zimbabwe let his opinions be well-known as he was highly critical...

Baptist World Alliance General Council 2004 to be held in Korea

The annual General Council meeting of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) will convene in Seoul, South Korea from 26-31 July 2004. The Korean Baptists will welcome Baptists from all around the world as they gather for...

Church Army Targets Young People in Summer Appeal

The Church Army has announced its plans for a summer appeal and have firmly set their targets on youth and young people, with the aim to help the youth of today understand the relevance of having Christian faith and accepting faith into their lives...

Chair of the Lambeth Commission reflects on their workings

Rev Robin Eames, the Chair of the Lambeth Commission gave his reflection on how the commission's work has gone thus far, and on their future workings prior to their final report due in mid-October...

Former President of the Methodist Conference speaks out on Black Theology

The former President of the Methodist Conference, Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal spoke out ahead of the Roots and Routes International Conference on Black Theology, which will be held in Sheffield, UK this week...

Christian Charity answers Government calls for new Academies

Oasis, a Christian agency has been given approval to sponsor a City Academy after the Government's announcement last week that 200 new acaemies would be opened up over the next 5 years...

Division over Homosexuality 'could overwhelm the Church'

Dr David Hope, the Archbishop of York, gave warning to the General Synod at the weekend in his address. He stated that the Church was in real danger of being overwhelmed by the issue of homosexuality...

South Africa bans Gay Services

The blessings of same-sex unions in South Africa have been banned by the South African House of Bishops. The ban will be implemented until time has passed for further discussions...

Church of England compromises on Wedding Rules

The Church of England, after considering new proposals that would relax the rules on marriage, has come to a compromise in the form that a "demonstarble connection" to the parish must be shown...

Archbishop of York Questions Regional Assemblies

Dr David Hope, the Archbishop of York this week expressed his doubts over the Government’s plans in establishing regional assemblies, especially one in Hope’s local Yorkshire...

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate speaks out against Violence and Terror

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi spoke out against violence and terror on Wednesday at the opening of the Parliament of World Religions in Barcelona...

Church Opinions on Smacking Ban Controversy

Differences of opinion have emerged amongst Christians following the vote in the House of Lords for a compromise measure outlawing the smacking of children that causes obvious harm...

Interview with Rev Lesher on the ‘Parliament of the World’s Religions’ in Barcelona

The fourth Parliament of the World’s Religions, will be held from 7th to 13th July 2004 in Barcelona, Spain. The Parliament will carry the theme “Pathways to Peace...