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2010
2009
January 2010 news releases
[28 January 2010]
Pope praises pioneers of Edinburgh conference
The Pope praises the World Missionary Conference, held in Edinburgh in 1910 ahead of Edinburgh 2010 in June.
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[27 January 2010]
Kirk's prime directive against nuclear weapons
The Moderator and other church leaders in Scotland launch an initiative placing Trident at the heart of the General Election campaign.
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[21 January 2010]
Seeds of hope
The February issue of Life and Work has a special focus on the role of carers.
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[20 January 2010]
Michty Moderator! Oor Wullie mock-up for Kirk figurehead
The Moderator visits the home of Oor Wullie at DC Thomson in Dundee.
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[15 January 2010]
Dundee Presbytery raises £13,000 for HIV charity
Churches in Tayside rise to the Moderator's challenge for the Church's HIV/AIDS Project.
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[15 January 2010]
CrossReach to 'reluctantly' close care home
Florentine House for adults with learning disabilities in Glasgow's southside is set to close in June 2010.
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[11 January 2010]
Kirk convener says reclaim the Sabbath as family day
Rev Ian Galloway believes the whole nation would benefit from having Sunday for family time and not work.
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[8 January 2010]
Borders minister beats big freeze
A church holds worship on its website for those not able to travel.
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[8 January 2010]
Kirks worldwide highlight HIV/AIDS pandemic
'Souper Sunday' will see congregations raising funds for the Church's HIV/AIDS Project.
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December 2009 news releases
[21 December 2009]
Ale come all ye faithful
Greyfriars Parish Church is leading a special Christmas Eve carol singing session at a local pub.
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[18 December 2009]
North-East Church opens a new 'community hub'
A newly refurbished church is set to be a venue for the whole community.
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[18 December 2009]
CrossReach appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Peter Bailey is appointed as the Chief Executive for the Church's Social Care Council.
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[10 December 2009]
Kirk says we are willing to pay more for alcohol for sake of nation's health
The Church calls on government to support the introduction of pricing mechanisms to improve the health of the nation.
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[10 December 2009]
May we find joy and hope on the Christmas Journey
This year's Christmas message from the Moderator, Rt Rev Bill Hewitt.
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[10 December 2009]
Scotland: The Reformation and the Enlightenment
The January issue of Life and Work celebrates the 450th anniversary of the Reformation.
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[8 December 2009]
Falkirk campaigners ringing for change
Falkirk churches are encouraged to ring their bells to highlight the importance of climate change talks.
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[7 December 2009]
The best of both worlds
A partnership between the Church of Scotland and the National Fostering Agency will mean greater choices for Scotland's 'looked after children'.
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[7 December 2009]
Scotland's faith leaders back major climate change protest
Faith leaders join the Wave in Glasgow to call on the Copenhagen summit to reach a legally-binding deal.
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November 2009 news releases
[25 November 2009]
Kirk to engage with all sides in national debates
The Church comments on the government's response to the Calman Commission and forthcoming white paper on independence.
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[18 November 2009]
A Ministry of presence
The December issue of Life and Work features an interview with the Leader of the Iona Community talking about the Church and politics, and reflections on the Christmas message.
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[9 November 2009]
First Minister and Churches focus on common concerns
Meeting with senior Church figures discusses issues surrounding social cohesion and end of life.
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[2 November 2009]
Faith work can beat poverty says senior government minister
Government minister praises the work of Faith in Community Scotland.
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[2 November 2009]
Kirk takes climate change challenge to world stage
The Moderator joins other church figures in urging world leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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October 2009 news releases
[28 October 2009]
Kirk's mission to reclaim Halloween for the Kingdom
Children's party organised by the Church will celebrate the Christian tradition of Halloween.
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[27 October 2009]
Kirk's prophecy on benefits comes true
Concern that changes to Employment Support Allowance are causing hardship.
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[27 October 2009]
Kirk selects Moderator Designate
The Reverend John Christie is the Moderator Designate of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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[23 October 2009]
St Andrew's Day campaign to cross out child poverty
A Church minister is spearheading an initiative to bring the issue of child poverty to the top of the political agenda.
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[15 October 2009]
Hope for the Future
The November issue of Life and Work looks at the Church's work with offenders and their families.
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[15 October 2009]
Making poverty history is the central moral challenge for our generation
The Reverend Ian Galloway urges the Prime Minister to show leadership in ending child poverty, as World Poverty Day is held on 17 October.
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[13 October 2009]
Nominations for Moderator Designate
Nominees for the Office of Moderator of the 2010 General Assembly are announced.
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[7 October 2009]
Kirk council urges party leaders to have 'bias towards the poor and vulnerable'
Concern that policies announced by political parties could adversely affect the vulnerable.
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