Maria Mackay

Interview: Christian Muslim Forum on Recent Attacks

Christian Today spoke with Dr Wood to find out how the recent foiled attacks in London and Glasgow might have impacted Christian-Muslim relations.

Church of England to 'Engage Positively' with Anglican Covenant

Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to "engage positively" with the Anglican Communion Covenant process.

New Methodist President Challenges Church to Rediscover its Calling

The new President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev Martyn Atkins, has challenged the Methodist Church to rediscover its calling to bring people to Christ, as he set out renewal as one of the major priorities for the coming year.

Operation Noah Challenges Government to Slash Carbon Emissions

No more 'DIY global repairs', says Operation Noah, as it challenges the Government to cut emissions in the UK to 1.2 tonnes per person by 2030.

Big Business Leaders Pledge to Make Globalisation Force for Good

The leaders of major world corporations have adopted a UN declaration pledging greater corporate responsibility and commitment to the poor.

Scottish Cardinal Challenges PM to Review Abortion Law

The head of the Catholic Church in Scotland issues a challenge to the new Prime Minister to review Britain's abortion laws.

Brown Pledges £14m for Flood Victims

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced yesterday that a £14m relief package would be made available to help flood-hit areas of England in their recovery.

YWCA Summit Addresses Women's Leadership Role in HIV/Aids Battle

Christian women from around the world are currently gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the YWCA's International Women's Summit to address the fundamental role of women in combating HIV and Aids.

'We Stand with Victims of Terrorism,' say Church Leaders

The Church of Scotland will join hundreds of other concerned people from across Scotland at Saturday's 'Scotland United Against Terror' rally.

Church Fund to Help Flood-Affected Farmers

Rural church and agricultural bodies have united to bring much-needed assistance to farmers whose lands and crops have been badly damaged by the June floods.

Archbishop Visits Flood Victims in Hull

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is in Hull visiting those left homeless as a result of the recent floods.

CAFOD Director in Poverty Plea to Brown

The Director of CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, has written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging him to keep on driving forward the anti-poverty agenda on the global stage.

US Bishops Plead with Amnesty International over Abortion

Catholic bishops in the US have appealed to human rights organisation Amnesty International to turn back on its recent decision to support abortion.

Developed Countries Urged to Help Africa More

Developed countries need to do more to advance development within poor countries on the African continent, say African church leaders.

Call to Australia's Churches to Reach Indigenous Communities with Sport

Australian churches should set up sports exchanges with indigenous churches to help improve the wellbeing of indigenous communities, says the head of Christian charity Well-Being Australia.

Hong Kong's Cardinal Receives Chinese Catholic Church Criticism

Deputy head of China's official Catholic Church criticises Hong Kong Cardinal for joining in pro-democracy rally.