Maria Mackay
Prospects Conference to Explore Gifts of People with Learning Disabilities
Christians to explore a more inclusive and accessible church at this year's Prospects Conference celebrating the gifts of people with learning disabilities and what role individuals can play in nurturing those gifts.
Bishop 'Disappointed' with Outcome of Sexual Discrimination Tribunal
The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev Anthony Priddis, has expressed his disappointment after an employment tribunal found the Diocese of Hereford had discriminated against a gay Christian by not appointing him to the post of Youth Officer within the diocese.
Bush Administration Commended for North Korea Denuclearisation Efforts
Major Church leaders in the US have commended the Bush administration in a joint statement for its efforts towards denuclearisation in North Korea.
Christian Lawyers Disappointed with Purity Ring Ruling
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has expressed disappointment after the High Court ruled on Monday that the schoolgirl banned from wearing her purity ring to school had not been discriminated against.
Christians told to unite with Moderate Muslims against Mega-Mosque
Christians at this year's Keswick Convention urged to unite with moderate Muslims in opposition to East London mega-mosque plans.
House Churches in China Face Demolition
China Aid Association has learned that local government authorities in China are getting ready to demolish three well-known house churches.
'Serious Challenges' Remain in Flood-Hit Pakistan, warns UN
The UN's refugee agency has warned that "serious challenges" remain in Pakistan following devastating floods in June.
Refurbished Mission to Seafarers Centre Opens in Hull
Mission to Seafarers has re-opened one of its seafarers' centres in the port of Hull following a £90,000 makeover.
Backyard Business Breaking Poverty Cycle in Johannesburg
A microfinance organisation is helping impoverished people in Johannesburg make the most of their small plots of land by turning them into backyard businesses.
Compassion Children Affected by Fever Outbreak in India
The families of children sponsored through Christian charity Compassion are among those affected by the outbreak of a rare viral fever in India.
Christians Welcome Brown's Supercasino Review
Christians pleased with hint from Gordon Brown that Manchester supercasino plans may be scrapped.
Mugabe Regime has Lost Legitimacy, say Christians in South Africa
A South Africa-based Christian group has released a report warning of growing state repression against opponents to Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe.
Methodist Church to Empower Members in Face of Climate Change
The Methodist Conference is encouraging local churches, circuits and districts to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions and made a commitment to identify resources to support this work.
UK Catholic Leaders Welcome Pope's Lift on Latin Mass Restrictions
Catholic leaders in the UK have welcomed the announcement from the Pope that restrictions will be lifted on the Latin Tridentine Mass.
Pope Invites Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor to Stay on
The Pope invites the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales to retain his position after his 75th birthday.
New Book Explores Evangelisation in Catholic Context
A new book is to be launched next week examining the concept of an 'evangelical Catholic'.