Maria Mackay

Church leaders pray for Christian unity

Church leaders mark start of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with service of celebration and commitment in Westminster Abbey.

Hope08 challenges secondary schools to work for community

Every secondary school in the UK is being challenged to bring hope to their local communities by carrying out good deeds as part of the nationwide initiative Hope08.

Williams condemns harrassment of churches in Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has unequivocally condemned the Zimbabwe Government for halting Sunday services in Anglican churches in Harare.

Mission Aviation Fellowship resumes flights in volatile Kenya

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has resumed flights in Kenya after temporarily suspending them last Thursday over security fears for staff.

SPUC asks Blair to support life

Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) writes to former Prime Minister Tony Blair to ask if he will repudiate some of his more controversial political positions now that he has converted to Catholicism.

Evangelical Alliance seeks wider debate on blasphemy laws

The Evangelical Alliance calls for Government consultation on blasphemy laws to go beyond the Church of England.

Church to be consulted on blasphemy laws repeal

Downing Street has announced plans to consult the Church of England over plans to scrap blasphemy laws.

Bishop responds to Muslim 'no-go areas' backlash

The Bishop of Rochester regrets offence to Muslims but warns that "mere tolerance" is not enough to overcome "separation" in multi-faith communities.

Wycliffe Hall admits lecturer's unfair dismissal

Leading theological seminary Wycliffe Hall admitted that it broke employment legislation when it sacked senior lecturer Dr Elaine Storkey in November last year.

Bible Society of Kenya appeals for prayer

The Bible Society of Kenya asked for prayers on Tuesday as a quick solution to the post-election crisis slipped further out of reach.

Christians persevere to bring aid to Kenyan refugees

Churches and aid agencies are struggling in the midst of Kenya's post-election turmoil to bring aid to tens of thousands of refugees.

Mission Aviation evacuation efforts 'a testimony of Christ's strength' in Kenya

Mission Aviation Fellowship's (MAF) country director in Kenya has said that the ministry's decision to stay put in the midst of widespread chaos is a "testimony of Christ's strength".

Mission Aviation Fellowship suspends flights in Kenya

Mission Aviation temporarily suspends flights as violent mobs continue to riot over Kenya's disputed presidential election last Sunday.

Tutu asked to oversee re-count of Kenyan election

Archbishop Tutu asked to help re-tally presidential election in Kenya, meets opposition leader in mediation efforts.

Methodist Church tells Government to revisit alcohol licensing laws

Methodist Church appeals to the Government to revisit 24-hour licensing laws.

Church body presses for peaceful solution to Kenya crisis

World Council of Churches presses for peaceful solution to Kenya crisis, tells churches to "do their part in pursuing the common good of their communities and country".