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.
2018
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, which takes place next year. ...
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.
Kirk launches Creation Time 2018 resources
Worship leaders from around the world will be turning to Scotland for prayers, sermon ideas and activities Christians can use during Creation Time—the 5-week period dedicated to celebrating and protecting ...
Young broadcasters from Glasgow embark on Zambian exchange
Five budding radio presenters and producers from parishes in north-east Glasgow are embarking on a unique learning exchange trip to Zambia.The young broadcasters, who are part of Kirk-backed youth project ...
More than 44,000 people sign petition to keep Christian brothers in Glasgow
More than 44,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Home Office not to deport two teenage brothers from Scotland.
Top brass: German ensemble to tour Scottish churches
A lively German brass band with a faith ethos will tour churches across Scotland for the sixth time.Posaunenchor Hambach-Winzingen, a group made up of 24 members of all ages, will ...
Scottish churches appeal to President Trump to change migrant policy
Rev Dr Richard Frazer, convener of the Church of Scotland's Church and Society council has joined church leaders from three other Scottish churches in signing an open letter to President ...
Church-wide sports event to kick off in Perthshire this autumn
As excitement builds for the finals of the Wimbledon and World Cup tournaments, Church of Scotland congregations are invited to take part in ‘Equip for Sports’, a Scotland-wide event that ...
New Shetland youth worker aims to strengthen partnerships across the isles
A new church youth worker, who spent her childhood holidaying in Shetland, is returning to the “incredibly beautiful” islands, which have always held a special place in her heart. ...
Church of Scotland urges the Israeli government to halt the demolition of Khan al Ahmar
The Church of Scotland joins its Palestinian and Israeli partners in urging the Israeli government to halt plans to demolish Khan al Ahmar and forcibly move the entire village, home ...
Council convener reflects on the GA's vote for 'radical change'
Sally Bonnar, convener of the Council of Assembly, reflects on the vote to reject the 10 year strategic plan presented to the General Assembly this year.
VIDEO - Temporary reprieve for orphan Georgi after minister petitions Home Office
VIDEO - The immediate threat of deportation hanging over the head of a 10-year-old orphan boy has been lifted, it was announced today.
Kirk joins in prayer for Armed Forces Day
Rev Dr Marjory Maclean, Convener of the Chaplains to Her Majesty’s Forces Committee, has written a moving prayer to commemorate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30 June. ...