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James Cowan

Motherwell church pilgrimage to retrace final footsteps of WW1 soldier

6 November 2026

Church members are embarking on an emotional pilgrimage to Belgium to retrace the final footsteps of a young soldier killed during the last days of the First World War.

Worshippers underneath a shelter as part of Perth InTogether's Outdoor Church.

Ministry for families with additional needs is re-energising Perth church

3 November 2026

Living up to its name, Perth InTogether is a place where parents and children can be certain of an unquestioning warm welcome and companionship.

Rev Jill Clancy

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate for 2027-2028

2 November 2026

A minister who works in Scotland's biggest jail has become the first prison chaplain to be nominated as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Bethany Pringle and Graeme Beebee.

Bethany looks forward to a sparkling future in St Andrews

30 October 2026

Former chemist Bethany Pringle has found a church with the elements she wanted in St Andrews New Kirk.

Glasgow elders

Two teenagers ordained as elders

27 October 2026

Two teenagers at a church in the east end of Glasgow have become the youngest people in recent Church of Scotland history to be appointed to key leadership roles.

A young Malawian boy collecting fruit.

Moderator’s message celebrates Scotland and Malawi’s 150 years of faith and friendship

24 October 2026

Enduring links between Scotland and Malawi are being celebrated in a message from the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, marking a major anniversary for African Christians.

Moderator signs letter of support to churches in South Sudan

23 October 2026

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has signed an ecumenical letter of support to churches in South Sudan.

Cowal Kirk Pizza Church

Pizza helping bring more and more young people to faith

20 October 2026

One of the most beloved foods in the world is helping a congregation connect young people with God.

Ally Wyllie

Top award for Ayrshire man who helps people in crisis

16 October 2026

A man who turned his life around with the help of a charity founded by a Church of Scotland congregation has been recognised for the invaluable support he gives to others in crisis.

New podcast series set to unpack what helps churches thrive

6 October 2026

A new filmed podcast has been launched aimed at helping congregations create cultures of growth in their churches.

Baldernock Parish Church

New £1 million scheme to support historic buildings opens

1 October 2026

A new £1 million listed buildings repair fund has officially opened.

Jane Haining

Example set by Jane Haining should inspire us all, say MSPs

28 September 2026

The example set by a Scot who died in Auschwitz should encourage people to confront "prejudice, persecution and hatred wherever they arise", say MSPs.

A screenshot of the Learning page.

New website set to equip people to serve God with confidence

25 September 2026

The Church of Scotland has created a new website to support people's faith, ministry and mission.

General Assembly 2027

Date of 2027 General Assembly agreed

24 September 2026

The 2027 General Assembly will be held over five days after a review of this year's annual gathering.

Rev Justin Taylor pauses for a photograph with a rainbow over the Guernsey coast in the background.

Struggles have become a strength for our man in Guernsey 

24 September 2026

Even though he has been a minister of the Church of Scotland for eight years, Rev Justin Taylor admits he struggles with institutional religion.

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