Maria Mackay

Anglican Church of Canada: Same-Sex Union Motion Defeated

Motion to allow same-sex union blessings narrowly defeated by Anglican Church of Canada General Synod.

Archbishop Sends Letter of Solidarity to Christians in Gaza

The Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool has sent a letter of prayerful support to Christians in Gaza in light of the recent violent clashes and killings in Gaza.

Methodist Relief and Development Provides Aid for Darfur

As violence and destruction in the Darfur region of Sudan continue to dominate headlines, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund is continuing to provide aid for some of the three million people directly affected by the conflict.

Interview: Head of Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation

Christian Today interviews the head of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation to find out more about the next major mission congress, Lausanne III: Cape Town 2010, and the shape of world mission today.

Church of Ireland Approves €20,000 for Darfur

The Church of Ireland announced on Friday that its Bishops' Appeal has approved an emergency grant of €20,000 for relief work in Darfur.

Little Improvement for Marginalised in Hong Kong, warns Cardinal

Hong Kong's marginalised have seen little improvement in their situation since the handover 10 years ago, warns cardinal.

Lausanne Conference Ends with Message of Hope

Lausanne conference draws to a close in Budapest, Hungary, with a new declaration of hope in world mission.

Lausanne Conference Addresses Major Challenges for World Mission

Fragmentation and the need for reformation are just some of the challenges facing world mission today, Lausanne conference delegates hear.

WEA and Lausanne Formally Launch Partnership for Lausanne III

The World Evangelical Alliance and the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation have formally launch their partnership for Lausanne III: Cape Town 2010.

Street Pastors to Debut in Portsmouth

Street Pastors will make their long-awaited debut in Portsmouth city centre this Friday, where they will offer their help to night revellers out and about on the city streets.

Christians Attacked with Axes, Guns in Pakistan

An attack on a Salvation Army church in a Pakistani village in Punjab has forced Christian villagers to flee from their homes.

Lausanne Rises to Challenge of Worldwide Evangelisation

The new Executive Chair of Lausanne, Douglas Birdsall, has challenged delegates at a conference in Budapest, Hungary, to be confident in the message of the Gospel as they work together in finding new ways to bring about worldwide evangelisation.

Teenagers in Crisis?

Young people need new role models and a new definition of a positive lifestyle.

Ruth Graham Dies Aged 87

Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of world renowned evangelist Billy Graham, has died at her home in Montreat, North Carolina, at the age of 87.

Churches Media Conference Prepares Christians for Digital Era

Hundreds of Christians in media gather at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanick for a three-day look at the digital revolution and how Christians can make sure they are not left behind.

1700 Churches Sign up for Back to Church Sunday

More than 17,000 people are expected to return to church in September as Back to Church Sunday expands to take in 1700 churches across England.