Church of Scotland Blog

World Aids Day was marked this week. What is the church doing about HIV?

“We must be ready to overcome ignorance, stigma and fear by showing a willingness to speak frankly about the dangers of HIV and the lifestyle choices which will keep this generation and the next safe from its risks,” …

Marianne Karsgaard, Convener of World Mission Council’s Asia Committee and Sandy Sneddon, Asia Secretary, have been in China this last week. Marianne has sent this report specially for the Church of Scotland blog:

As we prepare to leave Nanjing tomorrow [Monday], I’m in touch with you at last!  From our arrival last Tuesday night we’ve been as busy …

Rev Colin Johnston

Rev Colin Johnston arrives in Israel this week to take up his new appointment as Associate Minister, St Andrew’s Jerusalem and Tiberias (based in Tiberias). Colin is, of course already extremely well-known to the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council as he has served as a Mission …

The Climate Change Day of Prayer on 4 October is an initiative of the Environmental Issues Network of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and is supported by a number of British church leaders. These resources will enable churches or other groups to prepare for and run a Day of Prayer, when people can take time out …

Ida & Keith Waddell write from Mwandi in Zambia:

The Zambezi river plays an important role in the lives of all the people in the Mwandi area. The river is called ‘Lyambai’ which alludes to its unpredictable and stormy nature. During the floodtime it is a constant source of danger but it is also addressed affectionately as Yunene – the big …

The Church of Scotland HIV/AIDS Project has appointed a new Co-ordinator. Marjorie Clark took up the post in early August and is beginning to settle into her new role. Marjorie and Kate O’Brien, the Project’s part-time Administrator, are based in the Project Office on the third floor of the Church Offices at 121 George Street.

The Project Group has been busy …

Nuclear Flame

Defence of the realm is an area of public policy which should concern everyone.

The main focus is the development of tactical and strategic military responses which will cover security and protection to the sovereignty of the United Kingdom (UK) in the face of all external threats. …