Jenna Lyle

Welsh churches have lost voice, warns new Presbyterian Moderator

Churches must rediscover how to speak, says the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales.

‘Faith matters,’ says Blair

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned the world not to overlook the importance of faith.

Tearfund seeks greater pressure on Honduras amid instability

Christian aid agency Tearfund is urging Foreign Secretary David Miliband to put greater pressure on Honduras to improve human rights and restore democracy to the country following June’s military coup.

Scottish Christian Party leader criticises Sunday ferry crossing

The leader of the Scottish Christian Party says the recent launch of a Sunday ferry service to the Western Isles will “destroy” the area’s distinctive culture.

KICC loses bid to build mega-church

The Kingsway International Christian Centre has lost its bid to build an 8,000-seater mega church in Rainham, East London.

Catholic Church should be ‘more positive’ about contraception

Cherie Blair has suggested that the Catholic Church’s strict stance on contraception is preventing some women from achieving more.

Sunday campaigners push for weekend day off

The group that spearheaded efforts to keep shops closed on Sunday 15 years ago have launched a new campaign to give every parent with a child under 16 the right to a weekend day off.

People put off by heavy handed policing at protests

Half of adults in the UK believe the police are too heavy handed or deploy too many officers at peaceful protests, according to a new poll released by Christian Aid today.

Logos Hope takes Gospel to children and prisoners in Caribbean

OM’s brand new ministry ship Logos Hope has received a warm welcome in the Caribbean where crew members are currently serving the vulnerable and boosting local churches in their witness.

Street preacher faces arrest after reading Bible in public

A street preacher in Manchester was threatened with arrest by police after reading from the Bible in public.

Churches must make disciples, says bishop

Churches in England face the “urgent task of making new disciples”, says the new Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Tough times for Wycliffe as donations fall

Wycliffe Bible Translators in the UK says it is planning for a “tough” financial year ahead amid falling donations and a difficult economic climate.

Lockerbie bomber should be released, says Church minister

A Church of Scotland minister believes the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing should be released from jail on compassionate grounds.

Christian and Muslim leaders shocked by Pakistani violence

The Bishop of Bradford and the leadership of the Bradford Council for Mosques have expressed their “shock” and “dismay” at a recent wave of violence in Pakistan in which eight Christians were killed and dozens injured.

Lutherans urged to challenge unjust food structures

The quest for daily bread is not only an ethical, moral and theological question but also a spiritual challenge for the worldwide Lutheran Church, says its leader the Rev Dr Ishmael Noko.

YMCA sees greater role for youth in achieving end to world poverty

The World Alliance of YMCAs and World YWCA are marking International Youth Day today with a renewed commitment to boosting the role played by young people in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.