Obituary: Richard Ellis
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2018
Skye youth group scale new heights in Everest fundraising challenge
Youth Vestry, a youth group based at Kilmore Church on the Isle of Skye, are scaling the hills of northern Scotland this summer in their latest fundraising effort to ‘conquer Everest’. ...
Churches in Lewis gather together for inspirational outdoor revival service
About 140 people came together for an outdoor ecumenical Revival Service on Friday 27 July at Baile na Cille Glebe, Uig, Isle of Lewis.
Home Secretary urged to look asylum seekers in the eye and tell them 'they are at it'
A Church of Scotland minister has urged the Home Secretary to visit his parish and look desperate asylum seekers in the eye and “tell me they are at it.” ...
Asylum seeker evictions 'deeply concerning'
The Church of Scotland is “deeply concerned” that more than 300 asylum seekers in Glasgow are poised to be evicted.
Mountaineer rescued by drone in the Himalayas to speak at church event
A mountaineer who was feared lost in the Himalayas before dramatically being found by a drone will give a talk at Aboyne-Dinnet Church on Sunday.Rick Allen, originally from Aberdeenshire, was ...
Former Moderator leads service of dedication to golfing champion Jamie Anderson
A former Moderator of the General Assembly, the Very Rev Dr Russell Barr, has dedicated a memorial stone in memory of golfing champion Jamie Anderson.
Glasgow youth group take on ‘life changing’ South Africa house build project
A group of 19 young people and seven leaders from Glasgow Presbytery embarked on a challenging ten day visit to just outside Johannesburg in South Africa in order to build ...
Kirk urges UK Government to seek assurances terror suspects will not face execution
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has agreed to provide evidence from British intelligence services to support the prosecution of two alleged terrorists in the United States without seeking assurances that the ...
Dundee church member launches recovery road map
A Dundee church member has launched a pocket guide for people who are struggling with complex health needs to help them navigate support services better.
VIDEO - 'Moving stained glass' window exhibit opens at Edinburgh church
The Moderator of the General Assembly has attended the official opening of a stunning “moving stained glass window” at an Edinburgh church.
Alloa church marks bicentenary with stunning new window
A Clackmannanshire church has celebrated the installation of a stunning new stained-glass window.The feature at St Mungo's Parish Church in Alloa was commissioned to mark the bicentenary of the congregation, ...
The ceilidh comes to church: new hymn book published
A new book of hymns features traditional melodies from the Highlands and Islands.The hymns are by the Rev Leith Fisher, who died in 2009, previously minister of Wellington Church in ...
Moderator encourages young BB leaders to enjoy life and give back
Rt Rev Susan Brown, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has praised the young people attending The Boys’ Brigade’s KGVI youth leadership course on a visit ...
Moderator backs citizenship call for orphan asylum seeker
The Moderator of the General Assembly has backed a call to grant a 10-year-old asylum seeker permission to live in the UK permanently.