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2020

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Explore your call to ministry with the Church of Scotland

7 September 2020

The Church of Scotland's Faith Nurture Forum is planning a series of Discernment webinars to encourage people to consider their own personal journey into ministry. The events, taking place through Microsoft Teams, will consider ministry

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Scottish Christians issue call to prayer this Sunday

6 September 2020

This Sunday (6 September), Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches

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Refugee integration project takes' New Scots' to Edinburgh Zoo

2 September 2020

A group of Syrian and Sudanese refugees spent a fun-packed day at Edinburgh Zoo. The visit was organised by Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees (SFAR) as part of a programme to help New Scots integrate

Guild Annual Gathering

Guild Annual Gathering goes digital this weekend

2 September 2020

Join us this Saturday for a very special Guild Annual Gathering, which will be available online from 11am. Themed around 'the extra mile', members will be able to take part from the safety of their

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Inverness Foodstuff recognised in Scottish parliament

1 September 2020

Ness Bank Church's Inverness Foodstuff, which provides meals to those who are homeless, vulnerable or financially disadvantaged, has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for its service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Churches can use the worship materials provided by Eco-congregation Scotland to get involved with Creation Time

A Prayer for Creation Time

1 September 2020

Rev David Coleman, chaplain of Eco-Congregation Scotland, marks the start of Creation Time, which runs from 1 Sept to 4 Oct

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Scottish churches issue joint call for Sunday prayer

30 August 2020

This Sunday (30 August), Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches

Galaxy by Colin Durfee

Moderator will lead discussions to explore The God Question

29 August 2020

The Moderator of the General Assembly is teaming up with an ecumenical charity to explore the "biggest question of all time". Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair will lead a series of three online discussions on

Homeless Jesus installation

WATCH - What will you do to end homelessness?

28 August 2020

People who have experienced homelessness must be involved in helping to eradicate the scandal, a minister has said. Very Rev Dr Russell Barr made the remark as the Church of Scotland backed a UK-wide campaign

Gordon Palmer

It's a Fair Question - mother writes book about loss of baby daughter

27 August 2020

A mother has written a new book about her beloved daughter who tragically died five hours after she was born. Karen Palmer said she hoped the story of "Jennifer" would let people see what can

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MSP praises work of Kirk's youth work volunteers

26 August 2020

Aileen Campbell MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, paid tribute to the youth work volunteers within the Church, when she dropped in on a video call discussion on children's and youth ministry

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Young Kirk members help to launch Christian Aid campaign

25 August 2020

Kirk members are amongst a group of young activists campaigning with Christian Aid to stop a UK government scheme supporting fossil fuel extraction. Young people aged between 18 and 30 years old are highlighting the

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Just heavenly - Moderator bags Scotland's Cardinal Munros one after another

24 August 2020

With the wind on his back and a prayer in his heart, the Moderator of the General Assembly bagged Scotland's four Cardinal Munros one after another. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, who only has partial

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Read Sunday’s prayer in response to the pandemic

23 August 2020

This Sunday (23 August), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14

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Go For It Fund helped demonstrate Kirk ‘not just for Sunday’

21 August 2020

An independent report on the work of the Church of Scotland's Go For It Fund has recognised its success in forming 'closer bonds' between congregations and communities. Following the General Assembly's decision to retire the

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