Church of Scotland: News https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news The latest news releases from the Church of Scotland Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:12:34 +0000 Motherwell church pilgrimage to retrace final footsteps of WW1 soldier https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161544 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161544 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:42:12 +0000 Ministry for families with additional needs is re-energising Perth church https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161335 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161335 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:18:39 +0000 Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate for 2027-2028 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161250 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161250 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:12:25 +0000 Bethany looks forward to a sparkling future in St Andrews https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161237 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161237 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:24:42 +0000 Two teenagers ordained as elders https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161076 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/161076 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:27:12 +0100 Moderator’s message celebrates Scotland and Malawi’s 150 years of faith and friendship https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160976 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160976 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:32:44 +0100 Moderator signs letter of support to churches in South Sudan https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160953 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160953 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:37:57 +0100 Pizza helping bring more and more young people to faith https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160512 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160512 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:25:23 +0100 Top award for Ayrshire man who helps people in crisis https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160561 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160561 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:48:32 +0100 New podcast series set to unpack what helps churches thrive https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160057 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/160057 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:04:16 +0100 New £1 million scheme to support historic buildings opens https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159774 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159774 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:42:24 +0100 Example set by Jane Haining should inspire us all, say MSPs https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159524 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159524 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:03:35 +0100 New website set to equip people to serve God with confidence https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159499 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159499 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:49:51 +0100 Date of 2027 General Assembly agreed https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159456 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159456 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:27:11 +0100 Struggles have become a strength for our man in Guernsey  https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159221 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159221 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:32:11 +0100 Local church leaders urged to apply for a share of a £1 million repair fund https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159395 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159395 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:46:03 +0100 Churches encouraged to sign up for a national Day of Prayer https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159199 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159199 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:57:17 +0100 Assessors sought to help discern those ready for ministries https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159177 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/159177 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:06:28 +0100 Magnitude 2026: the future of the church is now https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158836 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158836 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:40:31 +0100 Kirk school matron who died in the Holocaust recognised at Auschwitz https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158702 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158702 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100 Kirk minister urges MSPs to run with endurance the race set before them https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158647 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158647 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:12:10 +0100 £1.7m investment to help CrossReach expand north addiction service https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158553 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158553 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:43:43 +0100 Historic church with links to King Robert the Bruce could be taken into state care https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158429 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158429 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:27 +0100 Tributes paid to former Moderator and royal chaplain with ‘a pastor’s heart’ https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158399 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158399 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:59:30 +0100 Church leaders welcome new £1million listed buildings repair fund https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158378 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158378 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:50:55 +0100 Community trust takes over ownership of Brechin Cathedral https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158259 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158259 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:31:48 +0100 Celebration of Kirk’s Nigerian links looks to the future https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158278 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158278 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:28:30 +0100 Church in Cumbernauld destroyed by fire to be replaced https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158036 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/158036 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:29:21 +0100 World's largest floating bookfair docks in Edinburgh https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157378 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157378 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:12:13 +0100 From Santa Barbara to Barrhead, Pamela’s ministry journey has brought her full circle https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157051 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157051 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:05:14 +0100 Uplifting ceremony at CrossReach school where staff never give up https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157079 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/157079 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:12:16 +0100 Nominations invited for the next Moderator https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156861 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156861 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:27:16 +0100 Church elder awarded British Empire Medal for services to The Guild and Girlguiding https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156411 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156411 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:27:14 +0100 Fife pilgrimage marks next step on journey to ministry for candidates https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156193 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156193 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:08 +0100 Calling for minister to be the Kirk's voice in the Holy Land https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156083 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/156083 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:40:00 +0100 New Principal Clerk to the General Assembly takes oath of office https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155766 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155766 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:34:20 +0100 People 'nourish' the communities they live in - Lord High Commissioner https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155786 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155786 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:38:37 +0100 Streamlined approach needed to protect Kirk heritage https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155770 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155770 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:33:47 +0100 Military chaplains vital to “spiritual resilience” of service members https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155747 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155747 Sun, 17 May 2026 19:17:16 +0100 Ecumenical partnerships advance the work of Christ https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155683 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155683 Sun, 17 May 2026 18:36:59 +0100 CrossReach’s love in action shows the Kirk at its best https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155663 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155663 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:26:39 +0100 Guild raises more than £224,000 for good causes in 12 months https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155653 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155653 Sun, 17 May 2026 08:51:59 +0100 General Assembly votes in favour of lead academic partner https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155599 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155599 Sat, 16 May 2026 18:29:43 +0100 Church “grieved beyond telling” in apology for historical links with slavery https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155574 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155574 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:15:21 +0100 Church urged to welcome refugees as London march criticised https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155549 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155549 Sat, 16 May 2026 11:57:59 +0100 Church challenged to embrace change for growth https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155526 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155526 Sat, 16 May 2026 11:28:45 +0100 First Minister praises Church in visit to General Assembly https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155511 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155511 Sat, 16 May 2026 10:13:54 +0100 Assembly receives a vivid vision for rebuilding the Church https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155521 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155521 Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:46 +0100 Church approves lease of hotel in Holy Land https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155454 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155454 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:40 +0100 King calls on Christians to be a unifying force in his General Assembly message https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155427 https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/155427