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2021

A cross at dawn

Sunday prayers continue across the Church of Scotland

5 August 2021

This Sunday (8 August), Christians across the country, as well as further afield, will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown, 15 Christian

The new sketch imagines a conversation between Jesus, Peter and John

Drama Kirk create timely new Bible sketch for young people

3 August 2021

Hamilton-based theatre group Drama Kirk's are back at work with a light-hearted short film for children and young people timed for when many will be returning to schools or work places. Written by Liz Blackman,

Crosses representing drug deaths

Church of Scotland reacts to "shocking" drug related deaths figures

30 July 2021

The Church of Scotland has expressed sadness after new figures revealed that 1,339 people died of drug-related deaths in 2020. The rate is a 5% increase on the previous year and the highest on record.

A display at the church promoting the envirionment

Renfrewshire church awarded prestigious silver environmental award

30 July 2021

A church in Renfrewshire has gained a prestigious environmental award which recognises efforts towards caring for creation. Oakshaw Trinity Church in Paisley recently reached the silver level of the Eco-Congregation Scotland scheme after meeting...

Hands praying on a table outside on a sunny day

Kirk joins in prayer in response to the pandemic

29 July 2021

This Sunday (1 August), 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

Children running holding balloons

Kirkliston 'Picnic and Praise' event this weekend will be new expression of faith

28 July 2021

A church near Edinburgh has partnered with a local castle to host a special outdoor event that will offer an unforgettable day of music and fun for all the family. Kirkliston Parish Church has organised

Bertha Mwandi

Fife church members support new mothers in Zambia

27 July 2021

Church of Scotland members in Fife are helping to save the lives of newborn babies and their mothers in Zambia. Money donated by Hope Park and Martyrs Church in St Andrews and Strathkinness Church is

Sheila Foote

Charities set out their stalls at Aberdeen church

26 July 2021

An Aberdeen church is helping a wide range of charities recover some of the fundraising income they lost during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Cults Parish Church is hosting a twice-weekly "Summer Market Stalls" initiative and

A graphic saying

Kirk marks 100 days until COP26

23 July 2021

Today (23 July) marks 100 days until the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) arrives in Glasgow on Sunday 31 October.

Man's hands on a Bible praying.

Sunday prayers continue across the Church of Scotland

22 July 2021

This Sunday (25 July), Christians across the country – and further afield – will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic.

Rev Jonathan Fleming and mother

Greenock minister conducts own mother's wedding

20 July 2021

A Church of Scotland minister has taken the unusual step of conducting his own mother's wedding. Rev Jonathan Fleming said it was an "honour" to officiate at the ceremony to bind Margaret and Brian Carberry

Rev Dan Harper

New memorial dedicated by minister suffering from "Long Covid"

19 July 2021

A minister suffering from "Long Covid" nearly 18 months after catching the virus has dedicated a new memorial. Rev Dan Harper said the black granite obelisk erected in the grounds of Stirlingshire Crematorium acknowledged the

moderator-handover-at-ga

Nominate the 2022-23 Moderator of the General Assembly

16 July 2021

The Committee to Nominate the Moderator is now ready to receive recommendations for the person who will be nominated as Moderator of the General Assembly in May 2022. The person elected will serve until the

Old Man of Storr, Skye

Kirk joins in prayer ahead of restrictions easing in Scotland

15 July 2021

This Sunday (18 July), ahead of restrictions easing across Scotland next week, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic.

Rev Dr Karen Fenwick with her dog Mitzi

Talking Ministry: "God wanted me to want it enough"

15 July 2021

A minister of 15 years' experience has spoken of how she left her former career as a research scientist to pursue her calling. Rev Dr Karen Fenwick, who is based at Lowson Memorial Church in

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