Maria Mackay
BMS World Mission Supports Baptists in Peru Earthquake Disaster
A BMS World Mission worker is bolstering Baptist relief efforts in quake-hit southern Peru as aid groups struggle to bring relief in the chaotic aftermath of last week's huge earthquake.
Church of England Publishes Prayers for Princess Diana
The Church of England has published two prayers to mark 10 years since the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, at the end of this month.
Pope to Send Top Aide to Quake-Ravaged Peru
Pope Benedict to send top aide to the areas of Peru devastated by last week's earthquake.
Bishop speaks out over Amnesty Abortion Stance
The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Michael Evans, has expressed his disappointment over human rights group Amnesty International's decision to end its neutral stance on abortion.
BMS Anti-Trafficking Campaign Gains Momentum
Thousands sign up to BMS World Mission's anti-trafficking campaign.
Bangladesh Badly Hit by Floods - ACT
Bangladesh has been severely hit by the floods covering vast regions of south Asia, the Christian coalition Action by Churches Together International has warned.
Christians Alarmed at Non-Hindu Ban around Indian Shrine
The state government of Andhra Pradesh in India has announced plans to impose a 110-square-kilometre ban of non-Hindu religions around a Hindu shrine.
Final Farewell for Former Archbishop of Wales
The funeral of the Rt Rev Alwyn Rice Jones, former Archbishop of Wales, will take place at 2pm today at St Asaph Cathedral.
Moderator to Celebrate Arts at Edinburgh Festival Service
Moderator of General Assembly of Scotland to preach sermon at speical Edinburgh Festival service this Sunday.
Churches Remain United in Asian Flood Response
Church organisations worldwide are working hard to bring vital relief and comfort to communities across vast regions of central and south Asia hit by savage flooding.
CofE Pleased with Rise in A-level Religious Studies Entries
The Church of England has welcomed the rise in the number of students taking A-level Religious Studies, despite competition from a number of new subjects.
Weblog to Keep Methodist Leaders in Touch with Church Base
The leaders of the Methodist Church have launched a new weblog to enable them to better communicate with their members across the UK and around the world.
USPG Sends £1000 to Fill Gaza Hospital Shortages
USPG: Anglicans in World Mission has sent an emergency grant of £1,000 to a hospital in Gaza struggling under food and medicine shortages.
CAFOD Calls for Calm Following Violence in East Timor
CAFOD partners are among those caught up in the violence, along with 1,000 civilians, that broke out last week in East Timor after Xanana Gusmao was appointed as the country's new Prime Minister.
Taliban Free Two South Korean Hostages
Taliban militants have freed two female South Korean hostages on Monday, after much confusion over whether the two Christian aid workers had already been released.
Salvationists Called to Prayer for Peace and Trafficking Victims
The leader of The Salvation Army worldwide, General Shaw Clifton, has written to Salvationists inviting them to pray for lasting peace and for victims of trafficking.