Maria Mackay
Stop the Traffik to Tour in 2007
Stop the Traffik, a global coalition of organisations working together to stop human trafficking, has planned a UK-wide tour for early 2007 to raise awareness of the plight of women and children who are victims of human trafficking.
Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in UK on His Hopes for 2007
Christian Today speaks to Commissioner John Matear, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in the UK, on his hopes for 2007.
Christians in Nepal Expect Long Wait for Peace
Christians in Nepal are skeptical that peace will come quickly to the whole country despite a peace agreement between Maoist rebels and the Seven Party Alliance (SPA). The peace agreement was signed by the Maoists and the SPA on the 21 November, ending the country's 11-year conflict.
North Scotland Churches Enjoy Swell in Numbers
The Inverness area of northern Scotland is fast becoming a Bible Belt as churches in the region buck the national trend of decline with reports of swelling numbers. According to the latest figures from Christian Research, half a million people stopped going to church between 1998 and 2005, although the decline in attendance has slowed somewhat thanks to an increase in the number of churches and a noted increase in churchgoers among minority ethnic communities.
Old Banger to Raise Money for Tearfund, Macmillan Cancer Support
This Boxing Day three young men from London will embark on a trip of a life time, as their battered 1978 Saab Turbo joins 200 bangers in the daring Plymouth to Banjul Trans-Saharan Challenge.
Parishes Follow Cathedrals with Bigger Christmas Congregations
Latest figures from 2005 show that both parishes and cathedrals in the Church of England enjoyed a swell in numbers and the trend is set to continue this year as St Paul's and Canterbury Cathedral lead the way in putting on extra services to cope with the high demand.
Christians under Increasing Attack in Pakistan
The Washington DC-based human rights group International Christian Concern (ICC) has warned that attacks on Christians in Pakistan are on the rise after it learned that a drunken mob of Muslims attacked a Christian congregation in Lahore Pakistan with guns and clubs.
Archbishop Speaks of Suffering Christians in Bethlehem Ahead of Pilgrimage
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has shared some of his thoughts on the sufferings of Christians, Jews and Muslims in Bethlehem ahead of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Wednesday.
Bono Urges US Congress to Fight AIDS, Poverty
U2 front man and ceaseless voice for the vulnerable of this world, Bono has met with incoming Democratic leaders of the US Congress as he continues his drive to keep AIDS and poverty in the public and political spotlight.
Two Episcopal Parishes Break Away from US Church
Two Northern Virginia congregations have taken a landmark vote to break away from the US Episcopal Church and join fellow Anglican conservatives in forming a rival US denomination.
Methodist Church Brings Message of Peace this Christmas
Spare a thought for peace this Christmas with the help of Peace in Your Pocket, a new 16-page booklet from the Methodist Church which aims to challenge people into taking action to help build a peaceful future for the world.
Bishop Leads Prayers for Murdered Prostitutes at Ipswich Match
The Bishop of St Edmondsbury and Ipswich has led 25,000 football fans in prayer for the five murdered prostitutes in the Ipswich area prior to the kick-off of Saturday's Ipswich-Leeds
Churches Housing Group Helps Churches Fill Housing Shortage
Scottish Churches Housing Action is helping churches with excess or unsuitable property develop their assets to make up the current housing shortfall. The group launched a new guide today.
SPUC Criticises Pro-Abortion Solution to Human Problems
The political secretary of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, Anthony Ozimic, has warned that the use of the term "sexual and reproductive health" could be cloaking moves to make abortion more widely available and has criticised attempts
US Religious Leaders Call for Comprehensive Peace in Middle East
Leaders from Christian, Jewish and Muslim organisations in the US have called on the Bush administration to play a key role in securing a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Open Doors Supports Families of Indonesian Schoolgirl Beheadings
On the morning of 29 October 2005 three Christian girls were beheaded by Islamists as they walked to school on Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Open doors in Indonesia has been there to support the families of the girls as the trial of their accused killers continues.