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2018

Robin in cherry blossom

Kirk launches Creation Time 2018 resources

18 July 2018

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

Areeb and Somer

More than 44,000 people sign petition to keep Christian brothers in Glasgow

16 July 2018

More than 44,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Home Office not to deport two teenage brothers from Scotland.

The Statue of Liberty

Scottish churches appeal to President Trump to change migrant policy

12 July 2018

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

Ellen Weir, the new Children's and Youth Worker in Shetland

New Shetland youth worker aims to strengthen partnerships across the isles

6 July 2018

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.

Sally Bonnar

Council convener reflects on the GA's vote for 'radical change'

5 July 2018

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.

The Moderator, Rt Rev Susan Brown, joins Chaplains of her Majesty's Forces (including the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force) at the General Assembly 2018.

Kirk joins in prayer for Armed Forces Day

30 June 2018

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.

Linda Pollock

Minister launches bid to stop teenage brothers deportation

29 June 2018

A Church of Scotland minister has started a petition to try and persuade the UK Government not to deport two teenage brothers to Pakistan.

Very Rev Dr Russell Barr at Fresh Start

Campaigning minister welcomes plan to end homelessness

28 June 2018

Very Rev Dr Russell Barr has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will commit £21 million to ending homelessness.

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