Maria Mackay
Church of Scotland Plans to Link with Developing Countries
A Church of Scotland planning group dedicated to developing new ways of being church has announced plans to build new links with Christians in the developing world.
World Bank Lacks Democracy, says Christian Aid
The World Bank suffers from a "lack of internal democracy", Christian Aid has said, in light of the pay scandal involving the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz and his girlfriend.
Church Leaders Call for Tighter Gun Control after College Shootings
Monday's tragic college shooting in Virginia, US, has prompted calls from church leaders in the US and the wider international community for tighter control on firearms in the US.
Church of Ireland Appoints New Bishop of Connor
The House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland has appointed the Rev Canon Alan Abernethy as the new Bishop of Connor.
Bishop of Jerusalem Recognises 'Mutual Sufferings' of Christians, Muslims and Jews
The new Bishop of Jerusalem has acknowledged the "mutual sufferings" of Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land at his enthronement in Jerusalem's historic St George's Anglican Cathedral last Sunday.
Christians Pray after US College Shooting
Christians in the US have offered prayers of support for the victims and survivors of Monday's horrific university shooting in Virginia, US, as a South Korean student is named as the attacker by police.
Archbishop of Hong Kong to Speak on Transformation of Anglican Church
The new Archbishop of Hong Kong will address members of the Church of Ireland on the transformation of the Anglican Church in Hong Kong at a forthcoming lecture.
Bishops Urge Scottish Voters to Challenge Attacks on Christian Values
Catholic bishops in Scotland have called on their flocks to express their opposition to attacks on Christian values at the Scottish parliamentary elections.
Memorial Service for Capsize Victims
Prayers have been said at a beach memorial service for the dead and missing crew of an oil-rig vessel which capsized last week in the North Atlantic.
Methodist Church Publishes Guidelines on BNP
The Methodist Church has issued guidelines for churches in the event that representatives from extremist parties such as the BNP are elected to their local councils in the May local elections.
US Christians Rejoice After Advertisers Pull Plug on Racism Row Radio Host
The President of a US-based Christian media watchdog has welcomed the decision by advertisers to pull the plug on radio host Don Imus after he made a racist slur on his show earlier in the week.
New Appointment for Biblical Stewardship at Lausanne
The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation has announced a new appointment to drive forward the ministry's biblical stewardship.
Pax Christi Calls for Prayers for Zimbabwe
Christians from across the country will pray for a solution to the spiralling economic, political and social crisis in Zimbabwe when they join in a Pax Christi prayer vigil outside the Zimbabwean embassy in London.
Overcoming the Loss of a Partner is Focus of New Care for the Family Course
A new course from Care for the Family will help heal the wounds left by the loss of a spouse or partner this summer.
Steve Chalke Aims to Break Guinness World Record at London Marathon
Oasis founder Steve Chalke MBE is on a mission to claim back his 2005 Guinness World Record title for raising the most money in a marathon, after losing out to Sir Steve Redgrave last week.
Church of Scotland Working for End to HIV Stigma
The Church of Scotland's HIV/AIDS Project has called on the General Assembly to recognise that stigma and discrimination continue to act as barriers to effective HIV prevention and care.