Knighthood for former Moderator
A distinguished Church of Scotland minister with “outstanding gifts of intellect and leadership” has been given a knighthood in the New Year Honours list.
2017
Top stories of the year 2017
From the first wedding ceremony held in one of our newest churches to a pioneer minister building a congregation from scratch on a brand-new housing estate it's been a busy year.
Kirk launches new official tartan
The Church of Scotland has unveiled its own distinct tartan to celebrate its enduring role as the country’s national Kirk.
A Christmas Message from the Moderator
The Moderator reflects on how one our favourite Christmas films can show us the meaning of Christmas and how we all can make a difference to others.
Christians in Pakistan can teach us about interfaith dialogue
The Church of Scotland's Interfaith Officer, Mirella Yandoli, visited Pakistan to attend the 50th anniversary of the Christian Study Centre in Rawalpindi. While there Mirella wanted to see how Christians ...
Kirk leaders in Glasgow call for the roll-out of Universal Credit to be halted
Church of Scotland leaders have urged the UK Government to halt the roll-out of Universal Credit in its present form without delay.
Queen appoints the Duke of Buccleuch as Lord High Commissioner
The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry has been appointed as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly in 2018.
Kirk members take part in live Christmas Carol broadcast to raise awareness of MND
Kirk members were part of a choir which performed a Christmas Carol at Glasgow Central Station live on TV - simultaneously with four choirs across England.
Minister reflects on tragic fire at Cameron House Hotel
Rev Ian Miller who lives near the Cameron House Hotel where two people died in a fire on Monday has been offering support to the staff, visitors and local people ...
From Holy Land to Advent centrepiece
Jackie Macadam traces the journey of a Christmas crib, from Holy Land olive grove to an Edinburgh shop in the December Issue of Life & Work. ...
Festive big band concert raises £1,500 to tackle HIV and AIDS
Revellers in Hamilton blew away the winter chill at a unique concert and raised more than £1,500 to help people living with HIV and AIDs.
Church helps local community get into the festive spirit
A church has been helping hundreds of people in the local community to get into the festive spirit with their annual 'Christmas Experience'.This is the fourth time that Lenzie Union ...
Minister scoops Woman of the Year award
A Kirk minister has been named Woman of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Church members congratulate Rev Dr Ian Fraser on his 100th birthday
Year Book Editor Rev Dr Douglas Galbraith and Rev Dr John Harvey, a founding member of the Iona Community, lead tributes to Rev Dr Ian Fraser and look back at ...
Kirk members tell Donald Trump climate change is 'not fake news'
A special Christmas letter has been sent to President Donald Trump urging him to listen to US scientists and accept that climate change is not “fake news”. ...
Kirk hopes for a Budget that will make Scotland a fairer and more equal society
The Scottish Government has been urged to use the Budget to try and make the country a fairer, more equal and more just society.