Maria Mackay

Christian Lawyers Criticise Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has called on Christians to mobilise and voice their opposition as it criticised the government for rushing through the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations.

Kirk Moderator Appeals to Politicians to Inspire Young People

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has delivered a special service at the Houses of Parliament in which he called on politicians to inspire the Make Poverty History generations.

Church Leaders Prepare for Huge 'Year for London' Prayer Event for 2007

London church leaders last night committed to a major prayer event planned for the capital throughout 2007 - 24/7 prayer spread across 365 days, including Christmas Day.

Young Christians in South Asia to Work for Peace

Youth from South Asian member churches of the Council for World Mission have advocated the formation of a new network of young people from across their churches that will work to advance justice and peace.

Lebanese Villages Still Without Water after Conflict

Villages in Lebanon are still without water more than three months after the end of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. Christian aid groups have been there from the outset helping to rebuild water supply systems and provide villagers with this most basic necessity in life.

Hard Gospel Transforming Community Engagement in Church of Ireland Parishes

The Hard Gospel Project by the Church of Ireland is strengthening community relations across northern and southern Ireland as it continues to support dialogue on difficult issues.

Security Tight as Pope Visits Turkey

The Pope is due to arrive in Turkey Tuesday for a four-day visit to the majority Muslim country and security will be tight as ill-feeling lingers over his recent comments on Islam. The visit will be the Pope's

Tributes Paid to General Secretary of Council of African and Caribbean Churches

Tributes have been paid to the general secretary of the Council of African and Caribbean Churches and chair of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the UK, James Ozigi, who died tragically in a car crash earlier in the month.

Head of Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowships on Christian Unions Bans

The head of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowships, the Rev Richard Cunningham, speaks to Christian Today about the Christian Unions and their current legal struggles with several universities to regain their full rights as legitimate student societies.

Church of Scotland Moderator to Deliver Anti-Trident Petition to MoD

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland is due to hand in an anti-Trident petition to the Ministry of Defence as part of his annual St Andrewstide visit to London.

Young Christians in South Asia to Work for Peace

Young Christians in South Asia have laid the foundations for a new network of young people from churches across the region who will dedicate themselves to peace and justice issues.

Pope Condemns AIDS Discrimination Ahead of World AIDS Day

The Pope has condemned discrimination against AIDS victims ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December. The event is being held to raise awareness of the pandemic which has left more than

Thousands Rally Against Pope's Visit to Turkey

Thousands have protested in Istanbul Sunday against the visit by the Pope due to begin on Tuesday. More than 20,000 Muslims are thought to have joined in the protest as tensions remain high over a speech made by the Pope

Archbishop of Canterbury Responds to British Airways Cross Decision

The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended the right of people of faith to be able to wear their religious symbols in public after a British Airways check-in worker lost her appeal against the company which said she could only wear it under her scarf.

World Emergency Relief Brings Urgent Aid to Sudan's Forgotten Communities

World Emergency Relief has been helping thousands of people in the forgotten communities of southern Sudan as they continue to distribute tonnes of vital aid to the region.

PhotoMission and Operation Mobilisation Spread Gospel in Belgium

Three Americans and one Brit travelled to Gent in Belgium recently with a mission to make Jesus known to the city's residents. There they teamed up Operation Mobilisation as they spread the gospel message.