Maria Mackay

World Vision Shocked at Child Poverty in South-eastern Europe

Christian development agency World Vision has expressed its shock as a new UNICEF report reveals the shocking extent of child poverty in south-eastern Europe.

Northern Ireland Must Move On, Says Archbishop of Armagh

The Archbishop of Armagh has said that Northern Ireland "must move on" from its dark past during the Troubles. He said that trust was central to this process and praised the work of parish clergy for

Church of Ireland Bishops Hold Meeting with Sinn Fein

The Church of Ireland Bishops have met with Sinn Fein to discuss the political situation in Northern Ireland and urge the party to stick to the existing structures of democracy to secure a lasting peace in the country.

World Methodists Urged to Pray for North Korea

Methodists around the world have been urged to unite in prayer for the difficult situation in North Korea where millions of people continue to suffer from hunger and poverty.

Church of Scotland Moderator to Visit Faslane Naval Base and Peace Camp

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly will visit the Faslane Naval Base this week. The visit follows last month's Long Walk for Peace which called on the Scottish government to make Trident history.

Children's Society Hopes to Be Co-Operative Group Charity Partner 2007

The Children's Society is appealing to its supporters who are Co-op members to vote for the charity to win this year's Co-Operative Group Charity Partner 2007. If The Children's Society wins

Council for World Mission Resource to Support Mission Students

Council for World Mission is to bring 40 years of rich history in mission together in one new 10 to 15 part mission resource to support new mission students. The new resource has been

Christian Union Sexual Relationships Course Under Fire at Edinburgh University

A new Christian Union course which promotes the traditional view of marriage and sexual relationships has come under fire at Edinburgh University from other students who are threatening to picket the course.

Persecution Watchdog Calls on Belarus Officials to Stop Threatening Church

Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern has appealed to Belarus officials to end its campaign of persecution on the New Life Church in Minsk. City officials

Handicapped House Church Pastor Imprisoned in China

A handicapped house church leader in China has been handed a two year prison sentence after printing and distributing Bibles and other Christian literature to fellow believers for free.

Church of Scotland Moderator to Visit Faslane Naval Base

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is to visit Faslane Naval Base as part of a historic visit to the Presbytery of Dumbarton this week.

Muslim Extremists attack Christians in Ethiopia

International Christian Concern has just received news that at least 50 members of a Christian community in Ethiopia were brutally attacked by a group of Muslims during the summer - an act that met with scorn from leaders in the local Muslim community.

Christians to Pressure Government on Climate Change at 'I Count' Rally

Concerned Christians will be among the thousands of people from across the UK expected to take part in next month's major climate change rally in London ahead of international talks in Nairobi.

Leading Pro-Life Group Warns Against Proposed Reform to Abortion Law

Leading pro-life charity The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has warned against a new proposed bill that would "fast-track" and shorten the upper time limit for abortions.

Church of Scotland Announces Candidates for Next Church of Scotland Moderator

The Church of Scotland will choose between a dentist, an ex-senior civil servant and a female minister to be the next Moderator of the General Assembly after it announced the three candidates earlier this week.

Church of Ireland Bishops to Meet with Sinn Fein

The Church of Ireland is preparing for a key meeting with Sinn Fein as the party continues to work towards power-sharing with the DUP. The Archbishop of Armagh will head the delegation of