Maria Mackay

Williams Opposes Shortlist of Gay Candidates for Next Bishop of California

The controversy over homosexuality that has engulfed the Anglican Communion is set to reignite...

USPG and Methodist Church Launch New Mission Website

The United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel and the Methodist Church have released a new web...

Archbishop Makes Reconciliation Visit to Leeds Area of London Bombers

The Archbishop of York has visited the area of Leeds that was home to two of the suicide bombers...

Archbishop Eames to Commission Church of Ireland Project to Fight Sectarianism

A new project is to be commissioned by the Archbishop of Armagh to improve the role of the Church of Ireland in fighting sectarianism...

Grief of Local Priest Over Parishioners Lost in Mudslides

A local priest has told of his grief over the hundreds killed in his parish...

ACTS Assistant General Secretary Reflects on WCC Assembly

The Assistant General Secretary of Action by Churches Together in Scotland has given his reflections on the inspiration the WCC...

Brown Considers Ending PM’s Vote on Bishops

Chancellor Gordon Brown has revealed to colleagues he will cede power to select bishops entirely back to the Church of England...

Scottish Churches, Pro-life Groups Criticise Guide to Assisted Suicide

Churches in Scotland and pro-life groups have spoken out against a new pamphlet giving guidelines on assisted suicide...

Colombian Evangelical Churches Unite at Landmark Summit For Peace

A major Church summit has taken place in Colombia, with gathered delegates to present a formal document...

Christians Respond to Philippines Mudslide

Christian ministries are offering their prayers as well as emergency relief following the devastating mudslides in the Philippines...

Mixed Response from Christians as Hamas Takes Over Parliament

Christians have voiced concern as Hamas takes over the Palestinian parliament with 74 seats against Fatah's 45...

Ugandan President Prays for Peace

The President of Uganda has led prayers for a future of peace and reconciliation in his country at a prayer rally...

Brazil’s President Urges WCC Churches to Support Country’s Social Reform Efforts

The President of Brazil has urged world churches and Christians across the globe to support the ongoing social reforms in his country...

Rescue Workers Struggle to Find Survivors of Giant Philippines Mudslide

Rescue workers are continuing on in the struggle to find any survivors of the giant mudslide...

South African Women Organise World Prayer Day

South African women are preparing the sermons for this year's World Day of Prayer. The women hope...

Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance to Bring Faith to International AIDS Conference

The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance as well as numerous churches and church-related organisations are continuing with...