Moderator pays tribute to Islay war dead
The Moderator of the General Assembly has paid tribute to hundreds of American soldiers and crew who lost their lives in two separate ship wrecks off the coast of Islay a century ago. ...
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Ambitious plans for new education campus in Erskine take a step forward
Timelapse video shows the leaps and bounds of ambitious plans to open a "first class" education campus in Renfrewshire.
The Heart and Soul Festival 2018 programme has officially launched
With over 60 exhibitors, two stages and around 5,000 expected visitors, the annual Heart and Soul Festival is upon us once more - and this year’s diverse line-up is bigger and better than ever. ...
Emotional family tribute to Kirk missionary at Auschwitz
The niece of a Scot who gave her life to help protect Jewish schoolgirls during the Holocaust has paid an emotional visit to the Nazi extermination camp where she died.
Church condemns provocative act against Mosque
The Church of Scotland has condemned a provocative and insensitive act towards Muslims in a Fife town.
New play tells story of war hero minister
A new play about the life of a Kirk minister who helped save more than 2,000 allied service personnel during the Second World War is being staged in Glasgow next month.
Former Moderator's "deep joy" at honorary doctorate
A distinguished Church of Scotland minister has described his "deep joy" at the news he will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Artists invited to submit ideas on public artwork for new St Rollox church
A Church of Scotland congregation is commissioning an ambitious £45,000 public artwork for its new building in Glasgow.
Earthquake reconstruction money making "real difference" in Nepal
The director of an organisation overseeing reconstruction work in Nepal following a deadly earthquake has urged Scots not to be “cynical” about foreign aid.
50 years of the ordination of women celebrated
This year during the annual General Assembly, the Church of Scotland will celebrate the historic 50th anniversary of the decision to ordain women as ministers of word and sacrament.