Maria Mackay

Indonesia must become a ‘common house’ for all faiths

Attacks on Indonesia’s Christians by Islamic extremists are becoming “more frequent and fierce” but the Vice Moderator of the World Council of Churches says there are still signs of hope as moderate Muslims and Christians continue to build relationships.

Christian unity and Middle East unrest dominate start of WCC meeting

Civil protests in Arab countries highlights "risk of policies that affront human dignity"

Christians alarmed by Coalition plans to allow gay civil partnership ceremonies in churches

The Archbishop of York is among Christians speaking out against the Government’s plans to allow same-sex couples to have their civil partnership ceremonies in churches, synagogues and other places of worship.

Christians differ over whether prisoners should be allowed to vote

MPs are divided over whether Britain should heed a European Court ruling upholding the right of some prisoners to vote – and there is no consensus in the church either.

Church of England hopes simpler baptism language will connect with unchurched

The Church of England’s General Synod has approved the drafting of additional forms of baptism liturgy to help engage the unchurched in the ceremony.

Church of England moots five year plan

A report outlining some of the challenges and priorities for the Church of England in the next five years encountered mixed responses at the General Synod yesterday.

Church has ‘God-given duty’ to shape Britain’s moral order – Sentamu

It may not be welcomed or applauded for it, but the Church of England must continue to shape the debate on Britain’s moral order and proclaim the good news to the nation, the Archbishop of York said today.

Chilean miner speaks of the God who worked a miracle

Chilean miner's message for Britain: Don't wait for an accident to seek God

Christians pray for religious equality in face of uncertainty in Egypt

Hundreds of Christians in the UK took part in a day of prayer for believers in Egypt on Saturday as protests against President Mubarak reached crisis point.

Historic Lausanne declaration calls world’s evangelicals to action

The Lausanne Movement has today released the final version of the Cape Town Commitment, a historic declaration and call to action to the world’s evangelicals.

Celebrating a national treasure - the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible

2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible and Tim Brearley, director of the King James Bible Trust, is hoping that Christians will seize the opportunity to explore its beauty, mystery and of course its truth.

Helping the homeless get through winter

Churches are opening their doors to help homeless people get through the hardest season of the year

Towards an effective church response to domestic abuse

Right now the church isn't equipped to address domestic abuse, but one organisation is hoping to change all that

Iraqi Christians face an uncertain New Year

Fear of being killed or attacked is leaving Iraqi Christians stranded in their own homes

Christians called to keep praying for HIV and AIDS sufferers

Christians must continue to pray for HIV and AIDS sufferers and give them hope, says Zambian HIV worker

Christians see some benefit in David Cameron’s wellbeing index

A mixture of curiosity and cautious optimism from Christians over Prime Minister's plans to measure wellbeing and happiness.