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2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland with the president of Malwai

President of Malawi encourages church members to "take care of His creation"

5 November 2021

During a meeting with the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the President of Malawi encouraged church members to continue to "provide direction" and "take care of His creation". His Excellency

Church of Scotland elder Tara with her dog Kingsley.

Kirk elder Tara Shannon reflects on attending the Conference of Youth at part of COP26

5 November 2021

Kirk elder Tara Shannon, 26, attended the Conference of Youth (COY) as an official delegate. Hosted by YOUNGO, the Children and Youth Constituency to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the event took

Open Bible on table with a cup of coffee next to it and some pink flowers

Pandemic prayers continue across the Church of Scotland

4 November 2021

This Sunday (7 November), as the COP26 conference continues in Glasgow, Christians across the country - and further afield - will continue to join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the

Rev Dr Fran Henderson

New video highlights logistics of ministry on Shetland

3 November 2021

The unique challenges facing people who look after a "mega parish" on Shetland have been highlighted in a new video. Rev Dr Fran Henderson takes viewers on a journey from Skaw Beach, the most northerly

Rev David Coleman

Rev David Coleman leads Time For Reflection at the Scottish Parliament

2 November 2021

Rev David Coleman, who is the environmental chaplain for Eco-Congregation Scotland, led the Time for Reflection session at the Scottish Parliament remotely today, telling MSPs that neglecting care for the planet and those who live

Image shows 122 chairs within the 'I will learn to sit with you and I will learn to listen'

Art installation launches Glasgow Cathedral's programme of COP26 events

1 November 2021

An art installation repurposing old chairs has been unveiled at Glasgow Cathedral to launch the programme of COP26 events which will be taking place at the historic building. 'I will learn to sit with you

Rev Drew Gebbie and Rev Katherine Taylor

Rejoice as two new ministers ordained and inducted into parishes

29 October 2021

Two new ministers, Rev Drew Gebbie and Rev Katherine Taylor, have been ordained and inducted into the Church of Scotland as Ministers of Word and Sacrament this week. After their separate ordinations and inductions last

Cross on a rock in the sea at dusk

Christians join in prayer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

28 October 2021

This Sunday (31 October), Christians across the country - and further afield - will continue to join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown,

face mask

Professor Jason Leitch - why face coverings are still necessary in church

28 October 2021

Scotland's national clinic director has thanked faith communities for their efforts to suppress COVID-19 and urged people to continue taking precautions to reduce the spread. Professor Jason Leitch said the virus is still causing harm

Frederick Douglass mural in Edinburgh

Black History Month feature - Frederick Douglass in Scotland

28 October 2021

As Black History Month comes to a close we take a look at the life of the American writer, preacher and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who visited Scotland 175 years ago and made an impact on

rev ken donald

Minister writes new song for COP26

27 October 2021

A minister with roots in Glasgow has recorded a new song for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference taking place in the city from 31 October to 11 November to encourage people to take action

Lord Wallace of Tankerness

Moderator visits social care projects to mark CrossReach Week

26 October 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a mini tour of "important" life changing social care projects run by CrossReach. Lord Wallace said he was "very much looking forward" to seeing just a

Iain Greenshields

Rev Iain Greenshields is the Moderator Designate of the General Assembly 2022-23

25 October 2021

A minister who believes that the possession of illegal drugs should be decriminalised has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rev Iain Greenshields, who thinks addiction

A sign at a climate protest

Church members encouraged to take part in COP26

24 October 2021

With a week to go until COP26 begins on Sunday 31 October, Church of Scotland congregations across the country are encouraged to take part at local events, online or in person. Speaking about our need

Cup of tea and a book on a tray sitting outside on the autumn leaves

Call to prayer continues in response to the pandemic

21 October 2021

This Sunday (24 October), Christians across the country - and further afield - will continue to join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown,

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