Maria Mackay
Former Bishop of Oxford to Challenge Secular Ethics
The former Bishop of Oxford, Lord Richard Harries of Pentregrath, will discuss the challenge of decision-making in the 21st and reveal why the biblical concept of wisdom is the only way forward.
Evangelical Churches Warn Government Against Sexual Orientation Regulations
An alliance of around 1300 evangelical congregations has issued a declaration warning the Government not to bring into force the impending Sexual Orientation Regulations.
Oxford Churches Get Kettle Ready for Fairtrade Fortnight
In the first week of March, the smell of fairly traded coffee beans and the clink of tea cups will fill the air across Oxford Diocese as its churches get ready for The Big Brew, the main event for this year's Fairtrade Fortnight.
Anglican Evangelicals Welcome Tanzania Primates Communiqué
Evangelicals in the Church of England have issued a statement of support on the recent communiqué on the Episcopal Church of the USA by the Primates of the Anglican Communion in Tanzania.
Faith Schools Should Not Have Own Admissions Process, says Think Tank
A report from a leading think tank has argued that faith schools should not be their own admissions authorities unless they select students by ability only.
US Christians Continue to Welcome Anglican Communiqué on Episcopal Church
US Christians continue to respond to the communiqué released by the Primates of the Anglican Communion in Tanzania which asks that the US Episcopal Church "make an unequivocal common covenant" by September 30 that it will not authorise same-gender blessings or consecrate gay bishops.
Archbishop of York Leads Wilberforce Service
The Archbishop of York has led a special service to commemorate the life and achievement of William Wilberforce, an anti-slavery campaigner who was central to the eventual abolition of the slave trade.
Christians Join 10,000 in Peace Protest
Thousands turned out to protest Trident in London and Glasgow and Christians were there with a call to the Government not to replace the £20 billion nuclear weapons system.
American Anglican Council Welcomes Tanzania Primates' Communiqué
The American Anglican Council (AAC) has "applauded" the Anglican Primates who met in Tanzania from 14 to 19 February for the "strong stance taken in their final communiqué", as well as the progress made on developing an Anglican Covenant.
New Church Resource to Help Christians Encounter the Passion
Church of England publishes Proclaiming the Passion - the Passion narratives in dramatized form narratives in dramatized form, a new resource for Holy Week services.
Nottingham Faithful Challenged to Live on £2.50 for Lent
Church members across Notts are being challenged to live on just £2.50 a week plus a basic food parcel, as part of the 'Destitution Challenge' during Lent to highlight the plight of destitute asylum seekers for whom such poverty is a daily reality.
Church of Scotland Moderator to Join Anti-Trident Rally
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, is set to take part in a major anti-Trident rally in Glasgow this weekend.
Lambeth Palace Library to Enter Digital Age
Lambeth Palace Library, one of the oldest public libraries in the country, is about to enter cyberspace as its printed book catalogue becomes part of a giant online digital catalogue, allowing researchers anywhere in the world to have online access to the texts.
World Emergency Relief Readies Vital Supplies Shipment for Malawi
World Emergency Relief (WER), a global coalition of Christian organisations, is this week sending a shipment of vital medical equipment and supplies to Malawi worth £150,000.
More Church Leaders Sign-up to Join Anti-Slavery Walk of Witness
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York will be joined by a host of church leaders as they embark on a walk across London next month with hundreds of Christians to commemorate the landmark anniversary of the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
Williams Backs Amnesty International Appeal for Imprisoned African Cleric
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his support to an appeal by human rights group Amnesty International for the liberation of Rev Bienvenido Samba Momessori, a clergyman imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea for his peaceful political views.