Maria Mackay
Lord Carey against Veil in Workplace
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey has stepped into the veil debate, saying he does not think Muslim women should wear the veil in the workplace.
European Youth Forum Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The European Youth Forum was joined by the President and Prime Minister of Lithuania earlier in the month when it celebrated its tenth anniversary. The celebrations
Division after New Kirk Moderator Promises Fight for Gay Blessings
The Presbytery of Lewis has given a firm thumbsdown to the promise of the new Church of Scotland Moderator to fight for blessings for gay unions when she takes over next May.
Church of England Welcomes Climate Change Bill
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has welcomed the Climate Change Bill announced earlier in the week with a call to the British government to take an international lead in the current "environmental crisis".
Christian Union under Threat, Students Prepare for Legal Action
Christian Unions across Britain are preparing to take legal action as they face increasing persecution from university authorities which deem them 'too exclusive'.
Failure of Political Will at Climate Talks, says Tearfund
The failure to produce either a plan to agree a global target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions or an adequate timetable to reach agreement on cuts at the UN conference in Nairobi demonstrates a "failure of political will," says Tearfund.
London Faith Groups Explore Role in Community
Faith groups in the London borough of Lambeth got together on Thursday to discuss ways in which they work could work more closely together and effectively within the community.
Controversy Continues Over Legalisation of Gay Marriage in South Africa
South Africa remains in the throngs of heated debate after its National Assembly voted earlier in the week in favour of a bill to legalise gay marriage. South Africa became the fifth country in the world
Church of Scotland Moderator 'Encouraged' by Young People
The Church of Scotland Moderator has praised the involvement of young people in the life of the church during a ten-day tour of the Lothian Presbytery. The Moderator's tour included a visit to Rosslyn
United Free Church of Scotland Announces Moderator Designate
The United Free Church of Scotland has announced the Moderator Designate of its 2007 General Assembly as Rev David Cartledge B.A., who was minister of Milngavie United Free Church for 21 years.
Evangelical Alliance Celebrates Contribution of Young People
The Evangelical Alliance Champions of Respect Awards last night paid tribute to young people who are doing "fantastic things" in the name of respect. The awards were part of the Temple Address
Church of Ireland to Celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday
The Church of Ireland is urging its parishes to get involved with this weekend's Disability Awareness Sunday in a bid to engage more people disabilities with the life of the church.
Churches Welcome Nuffield Report on Disabled Newborns
The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have welcomed a new report which supports the withdrawal of treatment for extremely premature babies.
United Reformed Church Supports Women in Malawi
The United Reformed Church is helping women to grow in faith and become fully independent through a partnership with churches in Malawi. A brand new centre will equip the women to not only
Church of England Defends Disabled Babies Submission
The Church of England has defended a statement by the Bishop of Southwark in which he said that the withdrawal of treatment for extremely premature or disabled newborns may sometimes be justified.
Tearfund Shocked by 'Lack of Urgency' at Climate Talks
Tearfund has decried the " scandalous lack of urgency" shown by government leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference ongoing in Nairobi. The Christian relief and development agency