Maria Mackay
Scottish Church Delegation Meets with Minister for Immigration
Representatives of Scotland's main churches have met with the Minister for Immigration to press him for a review of current policy on asylum and immigration.
Lichfield Diocese Expects Growth for Third Year Running
The Diocese of Lichfield will push ahead with its growth strategy to bring more people back to its churches as it predicts that a new report will reveal a third consecutive year of growth in the diocese.
Salvation Army Prepares to Launch Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army is just days away from the launch of this year's Christmas Present appeal to bring some of the good cheer to thousands of underprivileged families and children in Britain.
Scottish Churches to Win Back Old Faces
Churches in East Kilbride are preparing for an extra big turnout this Sunday as they welcome back some familiar faces to its special Back to Church Sunday services.
Archbishop of Canterbury Speaks out on Veil Row
The Archbishop of Canterbury has won the support of senior Church of England leaders has he defended the right of Muslim women to wear the veil and Christians to wear the cross.
Leading German Protestant Expresses Shock at Afghanistan Skull Photos
The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany has expressed shock over recently published photos showing German soldiers in Afghanistan desecrating a human skull.
Church of England Welcomes Johnson's Faith Schools Announcement
The Church of England has welcomed the conclusion of discussions between Alan Johnson and the Catholic Education Service which concluded with the announcement that mandatory quotas for faith schools have been scrapped.
Bishop Calls for Protection of the Unborn Child
The Bishop of Paisley has called for human beings to be protected even before birth as the Abortion Act marks its 39th year. The bishop made the comments at a special
New Church of England Book Challenges Rural Churches to Fresh Expressions
A new Church of England book is challenging rural churches to maximise the use of their existing church buildings in a bid to boost mission and bring the rural community church.
Leading Methodists to Join March on Climate Change
Leading figures from the Methodist Church will be among the thousands of campaigners from across Britain calling for urgent action on climate change at a major rally in just over one week's time.
Amish Struggle with Forgiveness as Reality of School Killings Sets In
The Amish community which suffered the tragic schoolhouse shooting earlier in the month is taking it day by day to forgive the killer in the face of overwhelming grief.
Care for the Family Launches Course to Help Thousands Out of Debt
A new course has been launched by Care for the Family to help thousands of people caught up in debt to master their financial problems and regain control of their lives again.
Award-winning Writer Speaks on Misunderstandings, Chances of Religion and Media
The winner of the John Templeton Prize for "European Religion Writer of the Year 2005" has spoken on the opportunities offered by the media for churches but also the many prevailing misunderstandings.
Bishop of Derry Hopes for Progress in Northern Ireland
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has expressed his hope that the Northern Ireland Assembly will be working effectively on significant issues one year from now.
Vice President of European Parliament Criticises Attitude towards Churches
One of Europe's top officials has criticised the attitude of the European Parliament towards traditional churches, saying it had confused "religion with fundamentalism".
Scotland's Principle Church Leaders to Join in Ecumenical Service
The leaders of Scotland's four main churches will join together Wednesday in an ecumenical service in which the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will preach.