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2020

Creighton-Majcher

Joy as congregations prepare to welcome new ministers

13 October 2020

A former primary school head teacher and a man who used to run a drop-in centre for homeless people in Amsterdam are being ordained as ministers. Douglas Creighton is being inducted into East Neuk Trinity

As Challenge Poverty Week draws to a close faith leaders across Scotland have urged the UK and Scottish governments to make changes to welfare that will prevent more people becoming trapped in poverty

Moderator joins with faith leaders in urging change during Challenge Poverty Week

11 October 2020

As Challenge Poverty Week draws to a close the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, has joined five other faith leaders in a statement calling on the UK and Scottish Governments

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Presbytery of Lewis expresses concern over new educational content

8 October 2020

The Presbytery of Lewis has submitted a letter to the Western Isles Council (Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar) expressing concern over new Relationship, Sexual Health and Parenthood content which is due to be introduced into schools.

Hands holding a candle

Join us in prayer this Sunday at 7pm

8 October 2020

This Sunday (11 October), as restrictions continue across Scotland, Christians across the country will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased

Richie Roncero

“God helped me get clean and sober” says homeless charity founder

8 October 2020

The founder of an Edinburgh charity that supports homeless people living with addictions has said he is a huge advocate of "peer led recovery". Richie Roncero of Steps to Hope said he would not have

Very Rev Dr Susan Brown

Church of Scotland welcomes report on climate change

7 October 2020

The Church of Scotland has welcomed a report from the Committee on Climate Change which shows that since 2008 the economy has improved whilst becoming less reliant on carbon emissions. Very Rev Dr Susan Brown,

Jane Haining

Princess Royal says "inspirational" Jane Haining must never be forgotten

7 October 2020

A Scot who gave her life to help protect Jewish schoolgirls during the Holocaust must never be forgotten, the Princess Royal has said. She described Jane Haining, who was murdered in the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp,

Elsi Macrae

Praise the Lord - new ministers called to serve churches

7 October 2020

Congregations at the opposite ends of Scotland are preparing to welcome new ministers. Elsie Macrae will be ordained and inducted into the linked parishes of Moffat St Andrew's Kirkpatrick Juxta and Wamphray in Dumfries and

Challenge poverty week

Church of Scotland marks Challenge Poverty Week 2020

4 October 2020

The Church of Scotland will mark this year's Challenge Poverty Week (5-11 October) with a series of short videos looking at the work of Priority Area congregations in their local communities. In partnership with Poverty

Susan Brown

Black lives matter and racism is a sin, General Assembly reaffirms

3 October 2020

The General Assembly has reaffirmed that black lives matter and racism is a sin. Commissioners also backed calls for a report to a future meeting on racial justice and the legacy of slavery and the

Rev Rosemary-Frew

More financial support for trainee ministers

3 October 2020

Candidates for full-time ministry training are being offered more financial support to help improve their wellbeing and welfare. The Faith Nurture Forum said funding had been increased to £15,000 a year from September 1 to

General Assembly 2020

General Assembly approves “lean and fit for growth” plan

3 October 2020

The General Assembly has approved a range of measures to ensure that the Church of Scotland operates more effectively and efficiently. They were brought forward by the Assembly Trustees who have a vision of a

Picture of Dave Kendall

Chief officer calls for inspirational leadership at every level

3 October 2020

In a historic move the Church of Scotland's first Chief Officer, Dave Kendall, has addressed the General Assembly outlining the current state of the Kirk and calling for inspirational leadership at every level. The Chief

Rev Dr George Whyte reading the Queen's letter to the General Assembly 2020

Queen praises ‘admirable’ service of congregations during pandemic

2 October 2020

During this year's General Assembly, Her Majesty The Queen has written to the Church of Scotland expressing her support and encouragement for the service of congregations within their communities during this 'difficult' and 'pivotal point

Hands in prayer over Bible

Scottish Christians join in prayer in response to pandemic

1 October 2020

This Sunday (4 October), following this weekend's General Assembly proceedings, Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer once more at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and

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