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Our top 10 stories from 2018

31 December 2018

2018 has been another busy year for the Church of Scotland, with the Communications Team sharing an abundance of news stories – 370 to be exact - from across our

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Glasgow Hogmanay church celebration to combat loneliness

26 December 2018

Churches in North Glasgow are to host a special Hogmanay celebration to ensure that people have somewhere to welcome them at what can be a lonely time.

Rev Gary Noonan. Photo by James Chapelard

A reflection on Advent

24 December 2018

Rev Gary Noonan, minister at Killelan and Houston Parish Church, reflects on his first Advent since his ordination in August

Group photo with Session Clerk David Russell, Rev Barry Hughes wearing the hoodie he was presented with, Jean Porter DCS and Rev Ellen Larson Davidson

New minister inducted in Stirling in time for Christmas

22 December 2018

A former finance employee and keen long-distance runner has taken up a role as a minister in Stirling.Rev Barry Hughes, 53, moved from his former home in Peebles to be

Rev Scott Rennie

Aberdeen ministers hold Beer and Carols event in pub

20 December 2018

Two Aberdeen church leaders have teamed up with the boss of their local pub to host a “Beer and Carols” night for the first time.

Last year’s winning entry from Northesk Parish Church followed the toddler group and congregation building a Jonah-themed float for the annual 'Honest Toun' festival in Musselburgh.

Congregations invited to make a film about their faith

19 December 2018

Congregations, church groups, and Guild members are being encouraged to get creative by making a short film about their faith, with a prize on offer for the winning entry.

Banksy's 2005 'Christmas card' painting

Rev Dr John McCulloch reflects on hope and peace this Advent

18 December 2018

Rev Dr John McCulloch, the minister at St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church in Jerusalem, has written a thought-provoking reflection on the season of Advent.

Iris Nelson and Janis McBride, members of St John’s Parish Church, holding the card.

Carluke church signs giant Christmas card urging UK Government to act for peace

15 December 2018

While many people are singing for peace this Christmas, members of St John’s Parish Church, Carluke, are also calling on the UK Government to act for peace as it supports ...

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