Maria Mackay
Church of Ireland Leaders to Reflect on Past 15 Years in Republic of Ireland
Leaders and representatives from each diocese of the Church of Ireland will join together for a special 'Think Tank' event to reflect on the events of the last 15 years in the Republic of Ireland.
Fellowship of Reconciliation Prays for Papua New Guinea
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR), an ecumenical Christian peace charity, joined the Free West Papua Campaign in a vigil outside the Indonesian Embassy last Friday to commemorate Papuan Independence Day.
Interview with Church of Scotland Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland speaks to Christian Today on his opposition to Trident, same-sex relations and the secularisation of Christmas.
CHIPS Welcomes New Director at 40th Anniversary
The founder and outgoing director of the Christian International Peace Service Roy Calvocoressi has welcomed its new director Mark Cuthbert at its 40th anniversary celebration last week, with special guest speaker the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.
Free Church Moderator Designate Appeals for Liberty of Conscience
The Moderator Designate of the Free Church of Scotland, the Rev Dr John S. Ross, has appealed to the government to modify its Sexual Orientation Regulations, currently being forced through Parliament.
Kirk Moderator Ends St Andrewstide Visit to London
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has wrapped up his annual St Andrewstide visit to London with sermons at the capital's two historic Church of Scotland churches.
Walk of Witness to Mark Bicentenary of Slave Trade Abolition
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York will take part in a special walk through the capital next March to commemmorate the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.
New Dean Installed at Westminster
The Very Rev John Hall was installed as the 38th Dean of Westminster on Saturday in a ceremony which saw him officially take on the care and management of one of the most famous churches in the world, Westminster Abbey.
Blair Urges Vatican to Face Reality on Condoms
Prime Minister Tony Blair has criticised the Vatican's opposition to the use of condoms in the fight against HIV and AIDS during a television interview on World AIDS Day, Friday.
Scottish Churches Deliver Anti-Trident Petition
Scottish churches have handed over a petition Friday urging the government not to renew Trident. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has handed in a petition against Trident renewal together with
Church of Ireland Bishops Meet with Democratic Unionists
A delegation of Church of Ireland bishops has held a meeting with members of the DUP to discuss their engagement in "building a robust and fair political framework for Northern Ireland".
Bono Marvels at Antiretroviral Drugs as Countries Unite on World AIDS Day
U2 front man and humanitarian activist Bono has praised antiretroviral drugs that are bringing back AIDS sufferers from the brink of death as countries unite for World AIDS Day.
Muslim Mob Kills Six Christians In Ethiopia
A Muslim mob has killed six Christians in an unprovoked attack on a congregation in Ethiopia, ICC has discovered. The incident, which took place in October, has left the persecution watchdog concerned that
Big Issue Founder to Re-Launch London Council Estate Project
The founder of the Big Issue will be the guest speaker at Thursday night's re-launch of Regenerate, a Christian project transforming council estates in London through its work with local children, young people and their families.
'Midi Churches' in Lichfield Diocese to Develop Growth Strategy
The Diocese of Lichfield is turning its attentions to the growth of its middle-sized churches and growth officers are hoping that participation in 'Back to Church Sunday' 2007 will be the turning point.
Aid to the Church in Need Builds Churches in Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need is boosting morale among suffering Christians in Pakistan by providing aid vital to new church building projects. Thousands of pounds worth of funding is headed for the