Maria Mackay
Shock Victory for Oppressed Belarus Church
A surprise ruling by the highest economic court in Belarus has given hope to the members of the New Life Church which has faced years of fines, threats and general harrassment at the hands of the authorities.
Church of England Hopes to Stimulate Nation's Prayer Life
The Church of England hopes to encourages members to "learn lessons for life" in its new practical prayer guide released this week. The resource entitled Life Source features a number of
Methodist Youth Conference 2006 to Focus on Bread of Life
Young members of the Methodist Church will receive the bread of life once again as they gather for the annual Youth Conference next week. The Conference in Norfolk will bring together
Church Army, CMS Conference to Explore Mission, Culture and Church
Church Army and Church Mission Society will help Christians better understand the connection between mission, culture and the church at a major conference later this month.
Church Leaders Defend Christ in Christmas
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have spoken up for the Christian Christmas in the introduction of a new report which criticises the spread of secular winterval festivities.
Faithworks Awards Ceremony Celebrates Contribution of Christians
Faithworks has celebrated the unique contribution of faith-based projects to local communities across Britain at its Awards Ceremony 2006 at the Houses of Parliament yesterday evening.
Trial Opens on Christian Schoolgirl Beheadings
Three men went on trial in Indonesia Wednesday charged with the beheading of three Christian schoolgirls in October 2005. The trial takes place as tensions between Muslims and Christians in the country continue to simmer.
Church of England Disappointed by Christ-free Christmas Stamps
The Church of England has sent a message of disappointment to the Royal Mail as it released its set of Christmas stamps for 2006 which neglect to feature Christ-related images in favour of festive fun.
Life Criticises Royal College Suggestion of Euthanasia for Disabled Babies
Pro-life organisation Life has joined in the chorus of condemnation surrounding the suggestion from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists that infanticide may be an option for some disabled babies.
Church of Ireland Initiative Challenges New Thinking on Reconciliation
A Church of Ireland initiative launched last year to further reconciliation in Northern Ireland will hold a series of hard-hitting conversations this month designed to move dialogue 'beyond the box'.
SPUC Criticises Suggestion of Infanticide for Disabled Babies
The disabled rights wing of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has expressed its distress over the suggestion of infanticide for disabled babies from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Environmentalists Call for Urgent Action at UN Climate Conference
Top environmentalists and officials have gathered in Nairobi to work out a strategy that will bind countries to action on climate change once the UN Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012.
Tearfund Vice President Challenges Government on Climate Change
The Vice President of Tearfund has challenged the government to put its money where its mouth is and follow climate change promises with policies and hard cash.
Christians Mobilise for US Mid-Term Elections
As America hits the polls for the mid-term elections on Tuesday, Christians up and down the country are being urged to use their vote - and both the Republicans and Democrats are hoping they can win their hearts.
Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope
The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit the Pope at the Vatican later this month, 40 years after the first historic meeting between the heads of the Anglican and Catholic Churches since Henry VIII broke from Rome in the 16th Century.
Climate Change Rally Draws 20,000
A massive climate change rally brought 20,000 campaigners to London over the weekend with a message to Blair's government to take the lead at the highly anticipated UN climate change conference which starts in Nairobi Monday.