Maria Mackay
CofE: Consecration of women bishops faces setback
The consecration of women bishops in the Church of England has suffered a setback after it emerged that the revision committee charged with drafting the legislation has failed to complete it in time for Februaryâs General Synod.
CAP runs free budgeting courses to help beat financial blues
As the Christmas bills start to roll in and the recession continues to put pressure on peopleâs finances, Christians Against Poverty has announced plans to run 500 free budgeting courses across the UK in the coming months.
Archbishop urges international community to help preserve peace in Sudan
The Archbishop of Sudan says the international community must back the Comprehensive Peace Agreement if another war is to be averted in the country.
2010 must not be business as usual, says Edwards
The head of a worldwide Christian movement to end poverty is urging everyone to play their part this year.
Recession triggers rise in demand for foodbanks
Church-run foodbanks have noted a rise in demand in the last year as more people struggle to make ends meet in the recession.
Perseverence and resilience five years after Boxing Day Tsunami
Five years after a devastating tsunami wiped out vast coastal areas in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, homes and communities have been rebuilt and Christian aid agency Tearfund is getting ready to pull out.
Celebrate the things that don't cost money this Christmas, says CAP
People may feel under pressure to celebrate the perfect Christmas but the season is also about celebrating the things in life that donât cost any money, says Christians Against Poverty.
Churches serve Londonâs homeless with shelter and hot food
North London churches are keeping homeless people warm and well fed this winter with the re-opening of the Route 18 Brent Winter Shelter.
Pre-budget report need not be all bad news, say Christian finance experts
As the nation chews over Alistair Darlingâs pre-budget report, Christian finance experts say it need not be all doom and gloom.
Christian charity launches human rights guide for homeless
Housing Justice last night handed out dozens of human rights guides to homeless people in London as part of a longer-term campaign to stop local councils moving them on.
Christians eye Copenhagen as climate summit opens
Christian climate change campaigners are praying that a historic climate summit opening in Copenhagen today will lead to a deal that puts the planet and people first.
Archbishop: Good news for us should be good news for whole world
Christians are called by Jesus to be the bearers of good news not only for humanity, but for the whole of creation, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Christians must present God as a good God, says Edwards
Christians are too good at portraying God as an ogre and bad guy and not good enough at showing him to be the good God he really is, says the former head of the UK Evangelical Alliance.
Christians must go to others in the real and virtual world, say new media enthusiasts
Christians are called to make disciples, even in the virtual world.
MP tells 10,000 Christians to claim promise of Jesus for capital
Labourâs Vice Chair for Faith Groups last night called upon 10,000 Christians to help make Jesusâ promise of life a reality for the people of London.
God can bring life to dying churches â Pioneer leader
God is the one who can bring new life to desolate places, including seemingly dead churches, says the leader of the Pioneer network of churches.