Maria Mackay

EEA3 Looks to Young to Participate

The Third European Ecumenical Assembly is hoping young people will get more involved when it meets in Romania in 2007. The EEA3 will give young participants the opportunity to renew their ecumenical commitment.

Lawyers' Christian Fellowship to Rally against Sexual Orientation Regulations

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship is urging Christians to join its rally outside the House of Lords in January next year when peers will debate the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations.

Church of Scotland Moderator Remembers Those in Conflict Zones

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has reminded Christians of the need to pray for those living in conflict zones around the world. His call follows a similar appeal from the Archbishop of Canterbury

World Emergency Relief Ships More Vital Supplies to Iraq and Lebanon

World Emergency Relief (WER), a global coalition of Christian organisations, has stepped up its humanitarian aid shipments to Iraqi and Lebanese communities affected by conflict in the Middle East region and in desperate need of basic goods.

Archbishop of Canterbury Condemns Israeli Security Wall

The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is currently taking part in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, has criticised the Israeli security wall that surrounds Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

North of Scotland Churches to Celebrate Influence of Religion on Highland Culture

Churches in Inverness, northern Scotland, have come together to run a special programme of events throughout 2007 which will celebrate and educate on the enormous influence that religion has had in shaping Highland culture.

UK Church Leaders Pray in Bethlehem

The pilgrimage of church leaders from the UK, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, continues with the group praying in Bethlehem yesterday to give thanks to God for the birth of Christ.

Sinow People of Papua New Guinea Hear Gospel Message for First Time

The Sinow people of Papa New Guinea are taking to Christ after hearing the good news of the gospel for the first time ever this year. The message of the cross of Christ and his resurrection has been brought to the Sinow people by New Tribes Mission

Church of England Advent Calendar Draws Nearly 20,000

The Church of England's Advent calendar continues to attract visitors from around the world. Church of England's first online Advent calendar has attracted nearly 20,000 visitors since its launch on Advent Sunday (December 3) - and momentum is

American Anglican Council Welcomes Virginia Split

The American Anglican Council (AAC) has welcomed the decision last weekend by nine churches in the Diocese of Virginia to disaffiliate from the US Episcopal Church.

Rick Warren to Share Meaning of Christmas with 800,000 US Troops Worldwide

Pastor Rick Warren of "Purpose Driven" fame is to broadcast his Christmas message with 800,000 US troops stationed across 177 countries with the help of the Armed Services Television Network.

Archbishop of Canterbury Hopes for Peace in 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury hopes that 2007 will bring some major changes in Trident policy, the crisis in the Holy Land and attitudes to faith in the public sphere.

Bishop of Liverpool Calls on Government to Ratify Human Trafficking Convention

As 2007 and the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Britain approaches, the Bishop of Liverpool has called on the government to ratify the 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.

Rev David Coffey Shares His Feelings Ahead of Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

The Moderator of the Free Churches and President of the Baptist World Alliance, the Rev David Coffey, has shared his thoughts with Christian Today on his pilgrimage to the Holy Land this Christmas.

Church of Bangladesh Raises Thousands for Anti-Trafficking work

The Church of Bangladesh has raised thousands of pounds to boost its anti-trafficking work as the problem remains widespread in the country. Through the sacrifice of the Church's members, who number only

Kirk Moderator Criticises Christmas Materialism

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has encouraged Christmas shoppers to buy virtual gifts like sheep or cows for poor communities around the world instead of buying into a "snowstorm of materialism".