Maria Mackay

Church of England moves forward with plans for women bishops

Plans for women bishops in the Church of England will move to the revision stage after a vote in the General Synod today.

Church of England to debate women bishop proposals

The Church of England’s General Synod will today vote on whether draft legislation on the consecration of women bishops should be sent to a committee for revision.

Church of England Synod votes to ban BNP membership

The Church of England General Synod has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion banning clergy from becoming members of the British National Party.

Swapping weapons for the Word

Christian policeman Michael Smith is looking for churches to be the driving force behind a brand new initiative to rid London of gun and knife crime.

CofE Synod passes BNP membership ban

The Church of England General Synod has passed a motion banning its clergy and lay staff, from being members of the British National Party (BNP).

Churches must continue ecumenical journey - Cardinal

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has told the Church of England that the two Churches must continue to seek deeper unity and confront the challenges of secular society together.

Faith gives hope in tough times, says Blears

Faith-based groups have an important role to play in bringing hope in the face of today’s economic challenges, says Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.

Healing on the Streets in North Finchley

Among the shoppers making their way down the High Road in North Finchley are those seeking a different kind of fulfilment than what the stores can offer.

Christian students counter 'no God' adverts with Gospel giveaway

Christian students are taking part in a massive Gospel giveaway in response to the ‘no God’ adverts placed on buses across the country.

Growing for God's glory

The £2.5 million expansion project at St Peter’s Harold Wood is less about making space for existing members and more about getting ready to welcome new lambs to the flock.

Christians launch seven days of prayer for revival in London

Christians from all denominations gathered in Croydon last night to pray for revival in London.

Christians consider church response to credit crisis

The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, say Christian leaders.

Christian care home loses funding over homosexuality stance

Brighton & Hove City Council has pulled thousands of pounds worth of funding from a Christian care home because of its religious beliefs on homosexuality.

Atheist bus ads say 'probably no God'

As atheist adverts hit buses across the country on Tuesday, one faith-based think tank says they will only get people thinking more about God.

Heartache and hope in Gaza

“The people are weeping – men, women and children are weeping. They are desperate to find ways to feed themselves, how to ensure their protection.”

Sowing seeds of hope

2008 may be at an end, but for the thousands of churches that took part in the yearlong church movement Hope08, this year was just the beginning.