Two ordained local ministers, both based in central Scotland, have been deployed into their first charges in the Presbytery of Hamilton after years of study and training. Rev Fiona Anderson, from Hamilton, has served as
This Sunday (15 November), Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased
A renowned Church of Scotland theologian and former parish minister has been appointed as the new Regius Chair of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. Rev Professor David Fergusson, who retired from his role as
Christians and Muslims have a "responsibility to spread goodness" in society, a community activist has said. Dr Sahira Dar, who campaigns to increase female representation in mosques, said God's ultimate message is of love and
The UK's First Sea Lord has paid tribute to a Sutherland nurse who died 6,500 miles away from home during the Second World War Admiral Tony Radakin, gave thanks to God for Sister Lily Murray
A minister who was previously Chaplain General of the Army has been appointed as Clerk to the new Presbytery of Fife, which will be formally created in January. Rev Dr David Coulter, who is currently
An Edinburgh church has erected a lifesaving defibrillator on railings outside the building. The fully automated machine by the pavement at St Michael's Parish Church on Slateford Road is the latest to be installed under
Churches across Scotland and beyond are holding special online services to mark Remembrance Sunday. Worship leaders are determined to ensure that the pandemic will not stop the commemorations of armed forces personnel who have died
Through 'The Listening Project', the Church of Scotland is looking to hear from everyone across the Church on their experiences of faith and Church during the coronavirus pandemic. The newly launched project, which as a
This Sunday (8 November), as we begin the season of Remembrance, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with
The chief executive of CrossReach has said she would like to see the professional expertise of social care workers better recognised. Viv Dickenson said the response of staff and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
This November marks Will Aid 2020; an annual initiative which this year sees nine UK charities, including Christian Aid, benefit from donations in lieu of solicitor fees for Will writing services. Every November, participating solicitors
Six Scottish Church leaders have sent a letter to MPs and the House of Lords voicing grave, shared concerns over the Internal Market Bill, which they say sets a 'disastrous precedent' that risks breaking international
This week Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will spend time with CrossReach through a mixture of online meetings and visits to learn about the
Ecumenical faith leaders have teamed up to host a service to mark All Saints Day. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, invited Most Revd Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal