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2021

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Scottish church leaders welcome Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement

12 May 2021

As part of the Scottish Church Leaders' Forum, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair has welcomed the launch of the global Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement, which takes place each year from Ascension to Pentecost. From

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Church proposes alternative to UK Government asylum reform plans

11 May 2021

Protecting human life and dignity must be at the heart of future UK asylum and refugee policies, the Church of Scotland has said. Welcoming the stranger and loving your neighbour as yourself is at the

Grandmother Rose Katanu Jonathan, 68, of Kitui, Kenya, walks for six hours most days to collect water. Her nearest dam has dried up. Photo by Adam Finch/Christian Aid.

Supporters rise to fundraising challenge for Christian Aid Week 2021

10 May 2021

Churches and advocates are getting ready to raise funds for Christian Aid Week 2021, which will run from Monday 10 May to Sunday 16 May. This year's fundraising is more creative and energetic than ever:

This year's General Assembly will look at what the Church of Scotland can do to reduce our impact on the planet

Church of Scotland Investors Trust to announce disinvestment from oil and gas

7 May 2021

After years of passionate debate, the General Assembly will hear this year that the Investors Trust of the Church of Scotland has disposed of all its oil and gas shares, completing a switch over two

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Scottish churches issue call for Sunday prayer

6 May 2021

This Sunday (9 May), Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown, 15 Christian

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General Assembly to consider legislation on same sex marriage

6 May 2021

This year's General Assembly will bring forward prepared legislation which could ultimately allow Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Deacons to conduct same sex marriages. Under this new proposed Act, brought forward by the Kirk's...

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Assembly Trustees applaud "extraordinary" efforts to weather COVID-19 storm but warn of challenges ahead

5 May 2021

Church congregations have been applauded for their "extraordinary" innovative and inspiring response to the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the General Assembly, which is being held online later this month. The Assembly Trustees said the last...

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Moderator will review his challenging year ahead of the General Assembly

4 May 2021

The outgoing Moderator of the General Assembly will present the highlights of his "far from normal" year in office due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair will share his thoughts on how

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CrossReach completes move to family-style homes for looked after children

3 May 2021

CrossReach, the Church of Scotland's social care arm, closed Ballikinrain residential school this year. It was the final step in their journey towards moving all the children in their care into family-style homes. Paul Gilroy,

Rev Moumita Biswas of the Church of North India

Indian ministers ask for prayer as they battle a deadly second wave of coronavirus

1 May 2021

As India is overwhelmed by a deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, ministers from Church of Scotland partner churches are asking for our prayers as they battle the heartbreaking situation. Rev Moumita Biswas, who

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Join the Church of Scotland in prayer this Sunday

29 April 2021

This Sunday (2 May), Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown, 15 Christian

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Listening Project initial findings reflect a changing Kirk

28 April 2021

The initial findings from the Church of Scotland's recent Listening Project survey show people across the Kirk are keenly "reflecting on what Church is about and how it should be changing" during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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World religious leaders call for an end to vaccine nationalism

27 April 2021

The Church of Scotland has joined faith leaders across the world to call for the steps necessary to produce and distribute enough COVID-19 vaccine for the entire global population. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator

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New minister ordained and inducted into the parish of West Loch Fyneside

27 April 2021

A former hospitality worker has led her first service on Sunday as the minister of the Parish of West Loch Fyneside following her ordination the week before. Rev Dorothy Wallace was inducted to the charge

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CrossReach signs letter urging support for families and children

26 April 2021

CrossReach is one of 28 children and families' charities who have signed an open letter to Scottish politicians urging them to expand support for families to ensure they can recover from the impact of the

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