Maria Mackay

British Christians are called to love their French neighbours too, says author

Historically the Brits and French have not always seen eye to eye, but British Christians are called to love their neighbour there too, says one author.

Hunger for Bibles 'growing' in China

The church is growing in China and with it the demand for Bibles, visitors to this year's international Christian Resources Exhibition heard yesterday.

Francis Chan calls on Christians to be radical followers of Christ

Radical living was not only for the early church believers, but is what the church of today is also called to, says one pastor.

Christians warned of increasing marginalisation in the UK

Christians in the UK are facing increasing marginalisation and oppression under new laws originally intended to safeguard equality, Christian leaders have warned.

Lucas encourages 'burnt out' believers

We may get tired and worn out serving the Kingdom but that is the time Jesus shows up and invites us to love Him again.

Brian McLaren: The Kingdom of God is not about me

The Kingdom of God is not about me but about transforming the world and everything in it, says Brian McLaren.

Find meaning in serving, says Chalke

The church must rediscover its sense of service to others or else face becoming redundant, says Steve Chalke.

Science and religion are compatible, says Church of England

The Church of England’s governing body has passed a motion declaring scientific claims to be compatible with Christian beliefs.

Church grants full pension rights to gay clergy

The Church of England’s governing body has passed a motion in favour of giving civil partners of deceased gay clergy the same pension entitlements as heterosexual widows or widowers.

Methodist Church ‘prepared to go out of existence’ for mission

The Methodist Church has told the Church of England it is prepared to cease existing if it serves the needs of the Kingdom.

Church of England recognises breakaway US Anglicans

The Church of England’s General Synod has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion recognising the desire of the orthodox American Church in North America to remain within the Anglican Communion.

Church expresses ‘deep concern’ over drop in religious broadcasting on TV

The Church of England’s General Synod today passed a motion expressing its “deep concern” at the number of hours being given to religious programmes on television.

Archbishop appeals for unity, restraint and mutual trust

In a speech dominated by thoughts on the balance of rights within the Church of England and society, the Archbishop of Canterbury today said he was "profoundly sorry" for the "carelessness" that may have given the impression to homosexual Anglicans that they were ignored or undervalued.

ACNA motion is ‘not attack’ on TEC

The Bishop of Winchester has said a motion asking the Church of England to affirm it is in communion with the Anglican Church of North America is not an attack on The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC).

Bishop of Manchester regrets delay to women bishops debate

The Bishop of Manchester expressed his regret today at the delay to a debate on the consecration of women bishops in the Church of England.

Church of England Synod to hear of delay to women bishops debate

The Church of England’s governing body will today hear from the Bishop of Manchester on the delay to a debate on the consecration of women bishops.