Maria Mackay

Easter Message 2007 from Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland

Archbishop Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Easter Message 2007

Gospel for Asia Missionaries Caught Up in Sri Lanka Conflict

Despite an official ceasefire, Sri Lanka's lengthy internal conflict has intensified and Gospel for Asia missionaries are finding themselves caught up in the crossfire.

Church of England Predicts High Easter Turnout

The Church of England is hoping for a seven-year high in attendance at its cathedrals this Easter.

WWF: Climate Change Could Be 'Biggest Disaster in Human History'

There's still time to stop the "biggest disaster in history", says WWF, ahead of Friday's release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Bishop Appeals for Release of Captured Sailors in Iran

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Forces has appealed to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to help secure the release of the 15 captured Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines.

Strategic Planning Remains a Difficult Concept for Church of Scotland

In its report to the General Assembly, the Church of Scotland's Panel on Review and Reform will relay the interim findings of its consultation with congregations, ministers and Presbytery representatives as it tries to find ways to encourage the development of strategic planning in all areas of the Church.

Toddler Group Leaders Feel 'Isolated', says Care for the Family

National charity Care for the Family will host a key conference to address feelings of isolation among parent and toddler group leaders across England and Wales.

Salvation Army Moscow Still Waiting for Rights to be Restored

Last October, The Salvation Army's Moscow branch won a lengthy court battle against the Russian government over the group's legal status in the country. But according to the Moscow branch's lawyer, Anatoli Pchelintsev, "the problem remains".

BMS World Mission Supports Child Education in Angola

A year ago the site was bare - now there are three classes for over 50 young children in the suburb of Sapu, situated on the outskirts of the Angolan capital, Luanda.

Street Pastors Could Head North of the Border

Street Pastors could soon launch in Scotland for the first time if Perth city proposal gets the go ahead. The initiative has already had great success in London, Birmingham

Slavery Still Exists Today, Says Head of URC

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, Rev Elizabeth Caswell, has said in her Easter message that "despite being illegal slavery still exists".

Memorial Fund for Family of Murdered Vicar

A memorial fund has been set up to support the family of the vicar who was killed outside his church two weeks ago.

Christianity Flourishes Among Albania's Romani Population

Albania's hopes of entry to the EU have helped the country learn what it means to live under democracy and this in turn has created a unique opportunity for Christian radio, says US-based World of Hope's Lee DeYoung.

Children are the Peacebuilders in India, say URC and Methodists

Peace starts with children, say United Reformed and Methodist Churches ahead of the launch of a new kids-focused peacebuilding initiative in India.

Appeal to Scottish Parties on International Development Policy

Leading aid agencies have made a plea to Scotland's political parties to dedicate one day in the election campaign to the further consideration of a strategy for expanding the country's existing international development policy.

Ethiopian Evangelist Beaten to Death

The US-based human rights group International Christian Concern has just learned that an Ethiopian evangelist named Tedase was beaten to death by militant Muslims last Monday during a street evangelism assignment in Jimma, southern Ethiopia.