As the second year impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic comes to a close, we look back on some of our most popular stories that have filled us with hope and joy during these difficult times. From raising our voices on caring for creation during this...
The Convener of the Church's Committee on Chaplains to Her Majesty's Forces, Rev Dr Marjory MacLean, has wished all our Navy, Army and RAF chaplains, and their families, a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas. Marjory, who is also currently one of...
The Church of Scotland has announced the selection of Rev Fiona Smith as the next Principal Clerk to the General Assembly. The appointment will have to be confirmed by the General Assembly in May. The current Principal Clerk Rev Dr George Whyte...
An Ordained Local Minister has described her roles within the Church of Scotland as "the most fulfilling and creative times in my life". Rev Anne Stott was speaking as part of the Talking Ministry series about her work which includes developing a...
Lord Wallace has made history by becoming the first serving Moderator of the General Assembly to address the House of Lords. He spoke in a debate led by the Archbishop of Canterbury on contemporary challenges to freedom of speech, and the role of...
A "magical" display of Christmas Trees and 100 nativity scenes are on show at a Highland church. The theme of the community festival at Lochbroom Ullapool Parish Church is "A Christmas Carol, Song, Film or Book". Minister, Rev Heidi Hercus, said...
A former NHS worker and a John Lewis employee have been ordained and inducted into their first charges in the Presbytery of Glasgow. Rev Gillian Rooney has taken up her role at Giffnock Orchardhill Church, and Rev Laura Digan at Whiteinch Parish...
Lord Wallace is preaching in his childhood church for the first time in his role as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He said it was a great privilege to be asked to address the congregation of Annan Old Parish Church...
The Moderator of the General Assembly has expressed sadness about the situation facing many people in wake of Storm Arwen. Lord Wallace said: "Our thoughts are with everyone across the country who is still without power due to the impact of Storm...
The Moderator of the General Assembly and the Archbishop of Canterbury have issued a joint statement about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers following the tragic loss of life in the English Channel. At least 27 people died trying to reach...
The French religious community Taizé is encouraging young people from Scotland to take part in a "life-changing" visit to the site next year. Based in a village in Burgundy, the group was started around 80 years ago and grew into a fraternity...
The 25 November has been designated as the United Nation's Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Churches around the world are central to this international effort to end gender-based violence. The UN estimates that around the...
A historically significant series of books that lists every Church of Scotland minister since the Reformation — the Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae — has now published its twelfth volume. The latest edition of the book covers ministers and...
Congregations have been asked to sign up to a new charter to support people affected by the criminal justice system. Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly, said it provides an opportunity to highlight the pastoral care work carried out...
The Church of Scotland's contribution to the climate change debate has been recognised in the House of Commons. Dr Lisa Cameron, MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, has lodged an Early Day Motion which acknowledges its ambition...