Jennifer Gold

Baptist minister laments brother's drugs death

A Baptist minister has spoken out against illegal drugs following the death of his younger brother after trying cocaine for the first time.

Use vote for hope not hate, say Cumbrian church leaders

Cumbrian church leaders are urging people not to vote for the BNP in forthcoming European and county council elections.

Bishop says Somali piracy is 'fight back' against globalisation

The Anglican Bishop in the Horn of Africa has said that piracy in the region is “almost an industry” and is a way for Somalis to “fight back” against injustices caused by globalisation.

Church makes case for further devolution

The Presbyterian Church of Wales has presented evidence to the All Wales Convention supporting further devolution.

Churches celebrate St Georges Day

Churches across England joined the nation in celebrating St George’s Day yesterday.

Archbishop resists alternative bishop for opponents of female ordination

The Archbishop of Wales has reiterated his opposition to the appointment of an alternative bishop for members of the Church in Wales who cannot accept the ordination of women.

Archdeacon drives BNP activist away from cathedral

The Archdeacon of Lichfield, the Ven Chris Liley, drove away British National Party (BNP) activist who was campaigning outside of Lichfield Cathedral.

Nazir-Ali calls for St George's Day celebrations

The outgoing Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, has called upon the nation to mark St George’s Day and to celebrate national identity.

Budget draws mixed response from Christians

While the Methodist Church has welcomed measures in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s spring budget to help the unemployed, Christian Aid says the Government has wasted an opportunity to lead the world on climate change.

Archbishop of Wales says selfishness hurts children

The Anglican Archbishop of Wales says children are suffering due to the culture of society which puts the self and materialism as the top priorities in life.

Church calls for 48-hour working week

Leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Wales have written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging the Government to end its opt-out of a European directive that limits the working week to 48 hours.

Irish Cardinal to meet loyalist representatives

Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, will meet loyalist leaders in Northern Ireland for the first time this week.

Nazir-Ali denies being 'sectarian'

The Dean of Southwark has criticised the outgoing Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, of placing himself “outside of full communion” with the Anglican Church.

Support of Christians helping father of missing chef

The father of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence says he is being helped by his faith and the support of fellow Christians as police continue to investigate his daughter’s disappearance.

I have not divided the Church, says bishop

Primates of the conservative Anglican group GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) have recognised the newly formed Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), made up of breakaway churches from the Episcopal Church.

Murphy-O'Connor 'in two minds' about joining Lords

The outgoing Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, says he is “in two minds” about the possibility of joining the House of Lords.