Maria Mackay
Jakarta Flood Victims Could Face Yet More Suffering
The Indonesian branch of Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations, has warned that serious illnesses are starting to take hold among the victims of the Jakarta floods.
Tearfund Welcomes Mugabe Sanctions, Fears for Zimbabwe's Poor
Tearfund has welcomed the EU decision to renew the 'restricted measures' against President Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe. But while their renewal sends a message of continuing disapproval from the international community, the poor and marginalised have never been so desperate, says Christian humanitarian agency Tearfund.
Scars of Slavery Still With Us, Warns Williams
Scars of slavery are still with modern society, Zanzibar's slave trade history is crucial to the understanding not just of the history of East Africa, but of humanity, says Archbishop of Canterbury.
Guys and Dolls Stars Dig Deep for Salvation Army in the North
The stars of the hit musical Guys and Dolls have been digging deep in their pockets to help raise money for Sunderland Citadel thanks to a fantastic fundraising idea by the management at the Sunderland Empire. The Guys and Dolls script includes many references to The Salvation Army in the script and many scenes representing Salvation Army officers at their mission work. The play even ends with the evangelisation of one the lead characters in the play - a former gambler from the shadier walks of
Scots Urged to Think about Volunteering on World Thinking Day
Members of Girlguiding Scotland will be hosting special activities and events for World Thinking Day, 22nd February 2007, joining more than ten million girls and young women from around the world celebrating the diversity of Girlguiding. In Scotland, Girlguiding is also making a special plea to encourage more adults to become involved.
Church of Scotland Announces New Governor
The Church of Scotland has announced its new Guild National Convener and Vice Convener for 2007 to 2008. At the last meeting of the Church of Scotland Guild's National Executive committee, it was announced that Ann Bowie from Moray is to be the incoming National Convener of the Church of Scotland Guild.
Bishop of Southwark Launches Just War Book
The Bishop of Southwark has launched a book on just war in the twenty-first century, The Price of Peace, at the Foreign Press Association this week. The Rt Rev Tom Butler, also Vice Chair of the Church of England's Mission and Public Affairs Division chaired the launch, which involved a number of contributors to the book.
Christians Appeal for Joint Effort to Tackle Gun Crime
Church leaders express their sorrow following the shootings in south London over the past two weeks, appeal to all members of the community, black, white, young and old to work together to stop killings.
Old Banger Raises Over £10,000 for Tearfund in Trans-Sahara Charity Race
Old banger SAAB raises more than £10,000 for Tearfund and Macmillan Cancer Support in trans-Sahara charity race. Nineteen days and 4,000 miles after departing London's Hyde Park on Boxing Day, an old banger 1978 SAAB 99 Turbo bought for only £160 has raised more than £10,000 for Tearfund and Macmillan Cancer Support in a trans-Sahara charity race.
Steve Chalke Calls for Social Contract to Solve Child Well-Being Crisis
The founder of the Oasis Trust, the Rev Steve Chalke, has responded to the findings of a Unicef report released this week which ranked the UK at the bottom of a league table of children's well-being across 21 industrial countries.
Christians Help Victims of Recent Florida Tornado
Help Our People Eat, or HOPE, is an emergency response vehicle owned by the Society of St Vincent de Paul and operated under statements of understanding with FEMA, the American Red Cross, and other disaster-relief/mass-care agencies.
What the world needs now is...love
It's Valentine's Day again and what a great opportunity for us Christians to talk about the only true and pure love - the love of God.
Church Action on Poverty to Sleep Out for Manchester's Homeless
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) is calling on concerned Christians to take part in a vigil and sleep-out this month in solidarity with the growing number of destitute asylum seekers in Manchester.
Tearfund Launches New Slavery and Trafficking Resource
Tearfund has launched a new resource pack this month full of information and practical, innovative ideas that focus on slavery and its modern day equivalent - people trafficking. The launch of the Freedom pack marks 200 years since Christians led a movement to end the transport of slaves into Britain and the resource is ideal for churches, small groups and leaders, featuring a CD with the new song How Long, by Al Gordon and features additional tracks recorded by Tim Hughes among o
Clogher Diocese to Welcome Bishop of Madrid
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Rev Dr Michael Jackson, will welcome the Bishop of Madrid and Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Europe next month as part of ongoing celebrations marking 1500 years since the death of the diocese's patron saint, St Macartan.
Sentamu Calls for Justice and Reconciliation in Uganda
Thirty years after the brutal murder of his friend and mentor by the notorious Idi Amin, the Archbishop of York has called for an end to suffering and misery in Northern Uganda.