Artists invited to submit ideas on public artwork for new St Rollox church
A Church of Scotland congregation is commissioning an ambitious £45,000 public artwork for its new building in Glasgow.
2018
Earthquake reconstruction money making "real difference" in Nepal
The director of an organisation overseeing reconstruction work in Nepal following a deadly earthquake has urged Scots not to be “cynical” about foreign aid.
50 years of the ordination of women celebrated
This year during the annual General Assembly, the Church of Scotland will celebrate the historic 50th anniversary of the decision to ordain women as ministers of word and sacrament. ...
Breakfast will update business leaders on efforts to end homelessness
A group of churches have invited business leaders to a special breakfast event in Edinburgh where they will hear about work underway to end homelessness and rough sleeping ...
Moderator looks forward to his Ross Presbytery visit
The Moderator is looking forward to his visit to Ross Presbytery, saying it will be “fascinating to meet the people living in this part of our country, and to learn ...
Meet World Mission's latest partner in Malawi
The World Mission Council has appointed a new mission partner to provide grassroots legal support and outreach for communities based in northern Malawi.
Faith leaders unite in urging the Scottish Parliament to pass an ambitious new Climate Change Bill
Right Rev Dr Derek Browning joined faith leaders from across Scotland on Wednesday 18th April to call for the passing of a “strong and ambitious” new Climate Change Bill. ...
New book on organs pulls out all the stops
The magnificent sounds of a church organ might seem like the natural accompaniment to congregational singing. Many of us then will be surprised to learn that 19th century churchgoers were ...
Zambian trainee minister reflects on her time with South Leith Parish Church
A Zambian trainee minister is serving her six months of probation in Scotland, thanks to a partnership with the United Church of Zambia.
Church responds to 'deeply concerning' Syrian airstrikes
The Church of Scotland has responded to the US, UK and French decision to launch airstrikes against Syria in the wake of the chemical attack in Douma calling the action, ...
Moderator offers prayers for Syria in a time of war
In the aftermath of the chemical attack in Douma and the growing possibility of military action by US, UK and French forces in Syria, the Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning, ...
Church members visit Bosnia as part of first all-women's delegation
Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood will co-lead the first all-women delegation from the Remembering Srebrenica Scotland charity as it heads to Bosnia to build new links between Scotland and organisations ...
Six life-changing projects announced as Guild partners
The Church of Scotland Guild has chosen six life-changing projects from Scotland and around the world to receive fundraising support over the next three years.
Your chance to perform at Heart and Soul Festival 2018
Are you part of a church group who are keen to get involved and perform at this year’s Heart and Soul Festival? Now’s your chance. ...
'Signs of Life': new exhibition celebrates life and resurrection
A new exhibition celebrating the period between the Resurrection and the Ascension through art, poems and readings has opened at St Andrew's and St George's Church West in Edinburgh. ...
Borders woman's Amazon adventures presented in new photo exhibition
An exhibition at St Giles Cathedral this month will showcase the work of Christian Aid in Bolivia, including a project that has been supported by the Church of Scotland Guild. ...