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2021

Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair

'Blended' Presbytery of Perth visit for Moderator

24 April 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a "blended" visit to the Presbytery of Perth. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair will be given an insight and flavour of local church life through a

 Sally-Magnusson

It's a Fair Question - in conversation with broadcaster Sally Magnusson

23 April 2021

One of Scotland's best known broadcasters has revealed she started her career on the small screen thanks to a church minister. Sally Magnusson said she was invited to get involved in a programme produced by

Praying hands with a cross in the middle

Kirk continues to join in prayer every Sunday

22 April 2021

This Sunday (25 April), on the eve of further restrictions lifting in Scotland, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the

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Thousands flock to food distribution centre due to climate emergency

22 April 2021

Church members are encouraged to use their voices to call for a cleaner, greener and fairer future. The fresh call to put care for creation at the heart of plans to rebuild a strong economy

UNIDA Guild project 2021-24

Guild announces six new project partners for 2021-24

21 April 2021

Following a successful three-year fundraising cycle where members raised more than £540,000, the Church of Scotland’s Guild has now announced its six new project partners for 2021-24. Each of the six projects will receive financial

Martin Fair kilt

Moderator taking part in Kiltwalk to raise money for Christian Aid

20 April 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly is putting on his kilt and walking boots to raise money for Christian Aid. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair will walk six miles along the banks of the River

People fetching water from a water pump in Metuge, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, December 2020. © UNICEF/ Mauricio Bisol

Minister urges prayer and support for Northern Mozambique

19 April 2021

Rev Dr Leslie Milton, who spent many years as a Church of Scotland Mission Partner in Mozambique is urging church members to pray for all those affected by terrorist violence there, while at the same

Prince Philip

Prayers and tributes from ministers marking the life of Prince Philip

17 April 2021

On the day of the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, we remember his life with prayers and memories from ministers who spent time with him. I found my first visit to

Rev Dr Andrew Gardner

Talking Ministry: "Every congregation has its own story, its own challenges"

16 April 2021

A minister with more than 20 years' experience is encouraging those who have a sense of calling to ministry to "persist". Speaking as part of the 'Talking Ministry' series, Rev Dr Andrew Gardner said it

A Cross on a hill

Kirk joins in prayer this Sunday

15 April 2021

This Sunday (18 April), as restrictions ease across Scotland, Christians across the country – and further afield – will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous

Prince Philip visiting St Columba's Church of Scotland in London in 2015

Domestic chaplains to the Queen pay tribute to Prince Philip

15 April 2021

Two Church of Scotland domestic chaplains to the Queen, Rev Kenneth MacKenzie and Rev Neil Gardner, pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. By the time of his death on Friday 9 April

A picture of the front cover of a 1969 commemorative booklet marking the General Assembly and another of Prince Philip speaking

HRH Prince Philip's address to the General Assembly of 1969

14 April 2021

In 1969 HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh delivered a speech to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland entitled The Challenge of Change. Amazingly, despite the 50-plus years which have elapsed between

1969 General Assembly showing Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, addressing the Assembly.

Moderator sends letter of condolence to HM The Queen

12 April 2021

Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has sent a letter of condolence to HM The Queen on the death of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip visiting St Columba's Church of Scotland in London in 2015 with HM The Queen

A message from Very Rev Professor David Fergusson on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

10 April 2021

A message from Very Rev Professor David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland and Dean of the Order of the Thistle, on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of

Prince Philip visiting St Columba's Church of Scotland in London in 2015. Image by Matthew Bruce

A message from the Moderator on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

9 April 2021

A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair: "The death of the Duke of Edinburgh marks the end of an era in the life

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