Methodist Church launches appeal for Mexico flood victims

by | Nov 10, 2007

The Methodist Church in Britain has launched an emergency appeal for funds following the devastating floods that have swept through South Mexico in the wake of the heaviest rains to hit the country for some 40 years. The Church’s Fund for World Mission has already...

Charity regulator launches unit to oversee faith-based groups

by | Nov 9, 2007

The independent charity regulator, the Charity Commission, yesterday launched a dedicated unit to oversee faith-based charities. The moves comes as questions are increasingly asked about whether the more political activities of some religious groups should qualify for...

Christians urged to ‘live simply’ over Christmas period

by | Nov 9, 2007

Amidst the present-buying and annual spending spree of the Christmas period, Christians are being urged to reaffirm their commitment to the message of ‘living simply’. The live simply pledge calls on people to alter something in their lifestyle and to get...

Bishop backs campaign to legalise brothels

by | Nov 8, 2007

The Roman Catholic bishop of Portsmouth is backing a campaign to legalise brothels. The Right Reverend Crispian Hollis says he does not condone prostitution but supports the controversial campaign launched by Hampshire Women’s Institute to license brothels,...