Moderator hosts dinner for leading Scottish women
Rt Rev Lorna Hood, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has hosted a dinner for leading Scots of the female gender.
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Imagining Scotland’s Future report goes on tour
The Church of Scotland’s historic report on the future of the nation is being presented at venues across the country, kicking off in Ayrshire today.
Striking a Chord
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland was promoted to the role of ‘handbell number four’ in an open session of the Big Noise Music group this week.
Lent - a season for making changes
The season of Lent is part of the Church Calendar for focusing our worship in a particular way. It lasts for approximately for six weeks and leads up to Easter.
Moderator visits Scottish Parliament; meets with First Minister
The central role of the Church in Scottish history and its role in years to come, were among the topics discussed by Rt Rev Lorna Hood, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of ...
New report confirms success of Chance to Thrive project
Chance to Thrive is a five year long project funded by the Kirk’s General Trustees and Ministries Council. It supports and mentors eight congregations who live in some of the poorest parishes in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ...
Church of Scotland calls for integrity and community to be at the heart of the debate about Scotland’s future
The Church of Scotland has today launched Imagining Scotland’s Future: Our Vision. The report is based on the views of over 900 people who attended 32 community events run by the Kirk as an alternative ...
Moderator visits scene of genocide
In the midst of the bloody Bosnian war, the UN designated Srebrenica a protected safe haven. Thousands flocked there. Somehow this "safe" UN base was to become the scene of the largest massacre on European ...
Church challenges Prime Minister’s claims about welfare reform
The Church of Scotland is among a group of churches throughout the UK who have criticised David Cameron for an article he wrote this week challenging the Archbishop of Westminster’s views on welfare reform. ...
Guild National Convener and Vice Convener appointments
Following the February meeting of the Church of Scotland Guild’s National Executive committee, it was announced that Kay Keith from Dumfries Presbyterial Council would be National Convener for the coming year.