Maria Mackay
Salvation Army Fears Rise in Problem Gambling Rates
The Salvation Army expressed concerns this week that problem gambling rates could rise as gambling opportunities increase.
Williams urges Anglicans to Resolve Differences
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has pressed US Episcopal bishops to overcome differences and avoid schism in New Orleans this week.
Christians want Support for Problem Gamblers
The Church of Scotland has welcomed the Gambling Commission's prevalence study, which revealed that the number of problem gamblers in the UK has not increased since 1999.
Evangelical Alliance Backs Urgent Call to Prayer for UK
A senior leader in one of the UK's largest Pentecostal churches has written to church leaders with an urgent call to prayer in the face of rampant secularism and consumerism in the UK.
Quarter Million Problem Gamblers 'Too Many', says Methodist Church
Methodist Church welcomes Gambling Commission study's findings that the number of problem gamblers today remain the same as in 1999.
Saving Zimbabwe is Britain's Duty, says Sentamu
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has made a direct appeal to Gordon Brown to intervene in the "humanitarian disaster" unfolding in Zimbabwe by imposing tough new sanctions
Solomon Islands Churches Urged to Tackle Violence Against Women
Churches in the Solomon Islands have been urged to do more to tackle violence against women and other vulnerable groups.
OMLifehope to bring Joy with New Year Outreach
Christian ministry OMLifehope is inviting enthusiastic Christians to take part in a week of joy-bringing mission outreach in Birmingham this Christmas and New Year.
Special Prayers Follow McRae Helicopter Crash
Special prayers will be said at a Lanarkshire church in Scotland after Strathclyde Police announced that rally racing champion Colin McRae was believed to be among those killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
Anglicans and Catholics Reaffirm Commitment to Unity
Anglicans and Roman Catholics have outlined the next step on the road to unity in a 44-page report entitled "Growing Together in Unity and Mission".
Christians Rally around Foot and Mouth Community
Volunteers from the local farming community and churches are offering their support to the farming community around Egham, Surrey, following the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
Call to European Churches to Support Immigrants
Delegates at the Third European Ecumenical Assembly (EEA3) concluded their weeklong gathering in Sibiu Romania last weekend with a call to the churches of Europe to support immigrants and other ethnic minorities.
Interview: Tearfund on Zimbabwe Water Crisis
Christian humanitarian agency Tearfund speaks to Christian Today on the current water crisis in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and how it is helping the churches bring water to those in need.
Young Audiences need Trusted News Sources, Bishops tell Lords
Young audiences need trusted news sources, bishops tells
John Wesley's Childhood Home in Financial Struggle
Call to Methodists to save childhood home of Church founder John Wesley from financial hardships.
Government Backs Expansion of Faith Schools
Government pledges to remove "unnecessary barriers" to the establishment of more state-funded faith schools.