Eight Church of Scotland members will be amongst those receiving Maundy Money today from His Majesty The King during a service at Durham Cathedral. In total 76 men and 76 women from across the United
For retired minister, Rev Hilda Smith, going out into the community to share her faith and offer support where she could was always a central part of her ministry. Although each of the communities she
This Holy Week Neill Shaw, Priority Areas development worker in the Faith Action programme, has written this moving reflection on Christ: servant and king. Priority areas are communities where deprivation rates fall within the bottom
Statement on the bombing of Al Ahli Hospital from the Moderator, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson As we walk the way of Holy Week I have been reflecting deeply upon the world that is riven
A memory club started by the congregation of Trinity Parish Church in Strathaven has been recognised for its contribution to the local area by the Provost of South Lanarkshire. Councillor Margaret Cooper presented the award
An innovative Hamilton theatre group who are bringing the Easter Story to life are looking for people to take part in their ambitious new project, 'Passion Play in a day' on Holy Saturday (19 April).
A bestselling author and one of the stars of television's "Downton Abbey" will be joining forces to pay tribute to one of the Church of Scotland's most heroic past Moderators, Very Rev Fraser McLuskey, chaplain
It was no taxing experience for ex-HMRC inspector Rev Eleanor Hamilton when she was ordained at Cairnlea Church in Airdrie. Ms Hamilton gave up a career she loved as part of a specialist tax investigation
The Moderator of the General Assembly helped mark the 150th anniversary of a North Lanarkshire church. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said it was an honour to take part in the momentous occasion at Condorrat
A new documentary about a Scot who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War is being made for schools. Film makers hope that the story of Jane Haining, who refused to abandon Jewish girls
A Fife church has unveiled ambitious plans to transform its building into a modern community hub. Hope Church in Kirkcaldy wants to upgrade its facilities to make them more accessible and welcoming to a wide
International development charity Christian Aid has launched an urgent fundraising appeal in the wake of the 7. 7 magnitude earthquake which struck central Myanmar on Friday. The charity's partners are reporting people have been severely...
The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on the second leg of his Presbytery of South West of Scotland tour. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said he is looking forward to seeing first-hand the
Members of the Scottish Parliament have been urged not to lose sight of the wonder and beauty of humanity. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, said
A baby was baptised by the Moderator of the General Assembly yesterday - the first he has had the privilege of conducting during his term of office. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson welcomed Morag Anna