Maria Mackay
Conservative Anglicans lament 'brokenness' of Communion
More than 1,000 conservative Anglican leaders were in Jerusalem on Sunday to open a week of discussions looking at the future of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Big Issue founder launches Christian centre for excluded young people
Parents and children need support in order to make the most of education, Big Issue founder tells Christians.
CofE sees difficult debate on women bishops
The Church of England is in the midst of an "unsettled moment" as members remain in heavy debate over the possibility of women bishops and concerned over reports of a gay 'wedding' service.
Russia steps up destruction of chemical weapons
Russia will open a new facility on Tuesday to continue destroying its formidable arsenal of chemical weapons, the world's biggest, as part of its drive to eliminate all such weapons by 2012.
New web resource to recover fatherhood from social margins
Dads got together at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday to launch DadTalk.co.uk, a new web resource to strengthen and support fathers in their role as a parent and change perceptions of fatherhood in society.
Integral mission can help church solve global challenges - WEA
If churches are to successfully respond to some of today's global challenges, proclamation and demonstration of the Gospel need to go hand-in-hand, says the head of the World Evangelical Alliance, Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe.
Government underestimates Church contribution to social welfare - report
A new report out today says there is a "significant lack of understanding" within Government of the Church of England's huge contribution to social welfare provision.
Church of England shelves debate on evangelising Muslims
A controversial debate by the Church of England's General Synod over whether it should seek to convert Muslims has been postponed to 2009.
Christian group angry over media's portrayal of Christians
The Christian Broadcasting Council (CBC) has voiced concern over the media's portrayal of Christians and pro-life campaigners following recent coverage of their views on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Jim Wallis: Faith succeeding where politics has failed
In an era of broken politics and bad religion, faith is making a serious comeback as a force for social change, believes prolific Christian author and speaker Jim Wallis.
Burma aid is reaching needy, aid agencies insist
Christian aid agencies are urging people not to be dissuaded from giving to Burma aid appeals, despite headlines highlighting the Burmese Government's reluctance to let in foreign aid.
Protecting the unborn: all is not lost
It's been a bad week for the unborn and it's a long, difficult road to restore their value and protection in society. Thankfully, Christians show no sign of bowing out.
Mission starts with love, says evangelist
Mission in post-modern Britain must begin with sharing, caring and demonstrating more love, says evangelist Laurence Singlehurst, of Cell UK.
Churches need 'Kingdom DNA', says Bishop of Bristol
Bishop of Bristol tells churches to have the DNA of the Kingdom, set a clear vision and persevere on the path to change and growth.
'Love your neighbour' key to Christian climate change response
The teaching of Jesus to 'love your neighbour as yourself' underpins a Christian response to climate change, the Rev Prof Ian James, Oxford Diocesan Environment Advisor told Christians on Wednesday.
Heavenly Man: 'Europe is going to be raised from the dead'
When Europe's believers take up their crosses, transformation and revival will come to this land, predicts Heavenly Man, Brother Yun.