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2018
Moderator celebrates young people at Scottish Parliament reception
The Moderator of the General Assembly, Right Rev Dr Derek Browning, hosted a reception at the Scottish Parliament last night to celebrate the contribution of young people to society.
Young people enthused to build bridges and make a difference for good
The Moderator of the General Assembly has addressed the Scottish Parliament and spoke on the theme of young people and how they can contribute to society.
Church plays a major role in tackling loneliness and isolation, MSPs to be told
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will be using his visit to the Scottish Parliament this week to raise a wide-range of issues with MSPs, ...
In Peru church member finds her Fairtrade Family
Marjorie Clark, who last year retired from her post as co-ordinator of the World Mission Council HIV programme writes about her visit to Peru to find out about Fairtrade partnerships ...
The end of a seven year wait - new minister for Highland church
A woman who helped hardened gang members in California turn their lives around has been appointed to lead a Highland church.
Joy as shock ban on peacemaker ministers visiting the UK lifted
The Home Office has made a last-minute reversal after being urged to overturn a “ludicrous” decision to ban two influential South Sudanese ministers from the UK. ...
Barbara Dickson to sing in Dunfermline Abbey
Scottish singer songwriter Barbara Dickson is performing a special homecoming rendition of “Scots Wha Hae” at Dunfermline Abbey. She is leading a reprise of the famous Robert Burns’ song on ...
Evangelist Billy Graham dies at age 99
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has paid tribute to the “genuine love” and “powerful voice of Billy Graham, who has died at the age ...
Minister witnesses 'dramatic' lightning strike on ruined castle
A minister witnessed a “dramatic” lightning strike which damaged a ruined 15th century castle on the Isle of Skye.
Dirleton congregation honours Kirk campaigner Maidie Hart
A leading Kirk member who campaigned for peace and fought for equality for women has been commemorated with a plaque at her home church in East Lothian.
Kirk member to be new Highland Games chieftain
A Church of Scotland member has been chosen to be the chieftain of the 47th West Lothian Highland Games.
Moderator joins Pope Francis in call to prayer for peace
The Moderator is joining Pope Francis to call for a day of prayer for peace, on Friday 23 February, when Christians and people of all faith traditions will seek to ...
Church member to fill key role for Boys Brigade in North East
The Boys’ Brigade has appointed Banff Parish Church member Beth Ball as its Development Officer for North East Scotland.
Guild member volunteers for trip of a lifetime
An office-worker embarked on the trip of a lifetime to help build a house in Africa after attending a talk at her local Guild branch in Falkirk.