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2021

Lord Wallace

Faith leaders call for plans to cut Universal Credit to be scrapped

3 October 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly has joined other faith leaders to urge the UK Government to drop controversial plans to cut Universal Credit. Lord Wallace said cutting payments by £20 a week would be

The Moderator, Lord Wallace with Rt Rev Joh Armes and Archbishop Leo Cushley

Moderator addresses Kirking of the Parliament service

1 October 2021

The Moderator took part in the annual Kirking of the Parliament service, held at St Giles Cathedral on the evening of Friday 1 October, delivering his sermon to a congregation that included HRH Prince Charles,

Lord Wallace preaching

Abbey Church of Dunfermline rededicated by Moderator on bicentenary

1 October 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has rededicated the Abbey Church of Dunfermline on the 200th anniversary of the building and praised the congregation's "outward looking service". Speaking at the

Praying hands

Weekly prayers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic continue

30 September 2021

This Sunday (3 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,

Parish associate Gillian Couper in Greyfriars Kirkyard

Historic Greyfriars Kirk to celebrate 400 years with Festival of Science, Wisdom and Faith

29 September 2021

A world-famous church in the centre of Edinburgh will hold a Festival of Science, Wisdom and Faith as part of their celebrations marking 400 years as a congregation. Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, known around the

Rev James Bissett

Running Rev embarks on "preaching" marathon in aid of mental health

28 September 2021

A minister is running the virtual London Marathon and conducting services at three different churches along the way. Rev James Bissett has plotted a 26. 2 mile route across the Contin and Strathpeffer parishes, north-west

Very Rev Dr Susan Brown

Chaplain to the Queen takes up "daring" new role to transform the Church

27 September 2021

A former Moderator of the General Assembly is taking up a new role which is set to "revolutionise" the Church of Scotland in Berwickshire. Rev Dr Susan Brown has been appointed as a Worship Advisor

End-of-life-issues

Church restates General Assembly opposition to Assisted Dying

23 September 2021

The Church has restated the General Assembly's opposition to calls for assisted dying to be legalised in Scotland. The position is set out in wake of a new consultation on the Proposed Assisted Dying for

A cross by the sea

Christians encouraged to join together in prayer this Sunday

23 September 2021

This Sunday (19 September), Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. Scottish Christians have been continuing to answer the

The newly refurbished church will be able to provide facilities for the community seven days a week.

Dundee church marks 150 years and unveils ambitious refurbishment project

22 September 2021

A Dundee congregation will celebrate 150 years with a special service of celebration this weekend and unveil an ambitious £800,000 refurbishment of their building. Lord Wallace, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, will also

Rev Jim Stewart running

Daredevil Kirk minister draws on faith to complete 'skyrace'

21 September 2021

A minister is on top of the world after completing a gruelling race across the summits of some of Scotland's most stunning mountains Rev Jim Stewart, 53, competed against people half his age from around

Scottish Faith Leaders

Church Moderator joins faith leaders urging climate action before COP26

20 September 2021

The Moderator of the General Assembly has joined faith leaders from across Scotland and the UK in urging governments to take transformational action on climate change at the COP26 in November. Lord Wallace joined more

Clea Friend

Community outreach "Music Hub" opens at Edinburgh church

17 September 2021

A ground-breaking community project which uses the power of music to promote health and wellbeing is being launched in Edinburgh today. The "Music Hub" at Stockbridge Church is led by professional cellist, Clea Friend, who

Man's hands praying

Sunday prayers continue in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

16 September 2021

This Sunday (19 September), 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

Tim Xenophontos-Hellen

Talking Ministry - serving as a reader is 'varied and good fun'

15 September 2021

A telecommunications professional has had the privilege of preaching in more than 30 churches in Dundee. Tim Xenophontos-Hellen has been able to live out his passion for Christ without giving up his day job because

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