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GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2010 NEWS RELEASES
The Church of Scotland Communications Department issues
a range of press releases in the run up to the General
Assembly in May. These releases will be listed below and archived until the start of
the following year's releases.
You can find information about the General Assembly, including reports, speeches and daily agendas
on our General Assembly pages.
[26 May 2010]
Kirk economics commission announced
The Kirk's new commission on Purposes of Economic Activity will explore the fundamental ethical and moral questions underlying economic activity.
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[26 May 2010]
Everyone has a responsibility to make the world a better place Kirk told in historic speech
The Assembly is addressed by its first Muslim speaker, Professor Mona Siddiqui.
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[24 May 2010]
Kirk Moderator calls for Church to continue reforming
The Right Reverend John Christie speaks at a special session of the General Assembly to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation.
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[22 May 2010]
Professor makes historic speech as first Muslim to address General Assembly
Professor Mona Siddiqui will address the Assembly on Wednesday.
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[21 May 2010]
Kirk considers synthetic biology advances
The Church of Scotland today becomes the first church to make consider comment on this novel area of research.
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[13 May 2010]
General Assembly to mark Scottish Reformation
The General Assembly will hold a special session to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation.
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[12 May 2010]
Overseas Church partnerships benefiting Scottish communities
Research commissioned by the Panel on Review and Reform suggests partnerships between congregations and overseas churches change lives on both sides.
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[11 May 2010]
A challenging year for Care Council
Despite financial restraints, the Church's Social Care Council has notable achievements.
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[10 May 2010]
Episcopals to join Kirk talks with Church of England
The Scottish Episcopal Church joins talks to create greater ecumenical links.
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[10 May 2010]
Kirk body encourages joint reaffirmation of baptismal vows with Roman Catholic Church
The Ecumenical Relations Committee will call on the Church to use a special joint liturgy.
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[10 May 2010]
Kirk considers synthetic biology advances
The Society, Religion and Technology Project urges scientists to carry out research in an appropriate ethical framework.
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[5 May 2010]
Kirk's giving scheme shows impressive results
Stewardship programme sees rise in offerings from congregations.
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[4 May 2010]
Kirk calls for solidarity with persecuted Christians
The World Mission Council will report to the Assembly that those in partner churches come under severe pressure because of their minority status.
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[3 May 2010]
Major study launched on new models of church
The Assembly will hear about research which has been commissioned into the launch and development of experimental forms of "being church".
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[3 May 2010]
Kirk warns of 'disastrous consequences' on AIDS funding withdrawal
The Church's HIV/AIDS Project says global recession should not be used as an excuse for administrations to stop purchasing anti-retroviral drugs for developing countries.
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[30 April 2010]
Women make up half of Kirk's eldership
Although half of elders are women, there is still a low number of women ministers.
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[29 April 2010]
First-ever strategic plan for Kirk buildings
A Special Commission is proposing that the Church develop a long-term vision for the use of all existing properties.
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[28 April 2010]
Kirk keeps territorial ministry
The Special Commission on the Third Article Declaratory will report that the parish dimension is an integral part of the Church but new patterns of ministry need to evolve.
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[27 April 2010]
Kirk announces major restructuring change
Plans put forward to change the face of ministry in Scotland.
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