Two new sets of worship materials and educational tools on the theme of refugee integration, which have been created in partnership with Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees, have launched this week for churches, individuals and
An Aberdeenshire Guild group raised thousands of pounds to support their work in the local community by taking part in a "virtual" sponsored walk...
A Fife church has recruited its first ever full-time youth pastor. Lee Whitecross is responsible for nurturing young people at Gillespie Memorial Church in Dunfermline and reaching out to others in the town. The 25-year-old
The Church of Scotland is celebrating the moment today – 22 January 2021 – when the new international Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons comes into force. This is the culmination of global efforts
This Sunday (24 January), as lockdown restrictions continue in Scotland, Christians across the country – and further afield – will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
Church members are encouraged to help select the next Moderator of the General Assembly. The committee charged with the task of choosing the Kirk’s ambassador at home and abroad for 2022-23 needs 15 members. The
A Kirk member has been vaccinated on her 108th birthday in the church which she has regularly attended since she was a child. Mrs Dawson, who is also an active member of the Guild and
The Scottish Government's Communities Secretary, Aileen Campbell MSP has sent a message of reassurance to faith groups, saying that places of worship will be among the first to reopen when Covid restrictions are eased. In
Church of Scotland congregations and associated groups have been awarded around £180,000 in funding from the Scottish Government to support environmentally friendly projects. The Community Climate Asset Fund, which was set up last year to...
A minister has described his role as the "most life-giving" and challenging call that a person can ever receive. Rev Scott Burton of Brightons Parish Church in Falkirk district said every day is different, with
The Church of Scotland is encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Rev Dr George Whyte, Principal Clerk of the General Assembly, said it is imperative that people keep themselves and others safe. He has
This Sunday (17 January), as restrictions tighten across Scotland, Christians around the country – and further afield – will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks
Beginning on Monday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over eight days. This year's worship materials have been created by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in
The Moderator will host an online presentation and discussion for the ecumenical charity Grasping the Nettle on Wednesday 20 January at 7. 30 pm. The event, 'Neuroscience Meets the God of the Letter to the
The Moderator has sent a letter to President Donald Trump and US officials seeking clemency for prisoner Lisa Marie Montgomery, whose execution is scheduled for 12 January. It is customary for American presidents leaving office