An end of year message from the Kirk Moderator
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, writes his end of year message as 2022 comes to a close and we prayerfully look ahead to what 2023
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Talking ministry: Following in the family tradition
Perhaps it was inevitable that Sia Van den Bremt would feel drawn to become a preacher. Now training to be a Reader with the Church of Scotland in Brussels, she follows in the footsteps of
Former refugee takes on new role with her Stirling church family
A refugee from Sudan who has found a home with a church in Stirling is repaying her welcome by taking on the responsibility of eldership duties with the congregation. Eman Musa and her children, daughter
New date for 'Pilgrimage of Peace' to South Sudan
The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, will make an historic Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan from 3-5
Orkney to get 'the best of both' with appointment of new ministers
Orkney parishioners are getting the 'best of both' as new ministers Rev Kerr Wintersgill and Rev Moira Taylor-Wintersgill follow their joint call to share two full-time roles on Orkney. The couple, who met and married
Pioneering minister says pandemic was a "catalyst for mission"
An Ayrshire minister has described the COVID-19 pandemic as a "catalyst for mission" and revealed that her church is growing from strength to strength. Rev Lynsey Brennan of Dundonald Parish Church said members innovated and
The Christian Aid Christmas Appeal 2022 will support families in Malawi
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, is supporting Christian Aid's 2022 Christmas Appeal which will help families facing hunger in Malawi because of the climate crisis.
Talking Ministry: A call to serve
Originally from South East Nigeria, Rev Dr Elijah Obinna first came to Scotland to study for a master's degree. But it was only after he left Scotland that he began to sense that this was
Moderator and Principal Clerk travel south for London Week
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, will be in London this week where he and Principal Clerk, Rev Fiona Smith will meet with a wide
St Margaret Declaration officially signed at Dunfermline Abbey
An historic declaration of friendship between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland will be signed at Dunfermline Abbey this afternoon. The St Margaret Declaration will be formally endorsed on what is
Join the Kirk as we ‘Prepare The Way For The Lord’ this Advent
The countdown begins as the Season of Advent is upon us, running from Sunday 27 November until Saturday 24 December. This year, we invite those across the length and breadth of the Church of Scotland
Ukraine war victims put at heart of Remembrance Sunday service
The victims of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war were put at the heart of an "emotional" Remembrance Sunday service yesterday. The congregation at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church in Glasgow were joined by more than 40 displaced
Oldmachar church feels the place to be for new minister
Even before this week's induction at Oldmachar Parish Church, new minister Rev Darren Jalland knows he will feel at home in the Aberdeen parish. Mr Jalland, who is taking up his first charge with the
East Kilbride’s new minister is pointing his community to Christ
Former banker, Rev. George Sneddon has spent the last 16 months developing new and creative ministries in a small corner of East Kilbride. George, who was inducted as an assistant minister of the Church of
Belgian teacher keeps memory of Scots soldier alive
The grave of a Scots soldier who died in Belgium during the First World War will today be visited by a local woman who has devoted herself to honouring his memory. Major James Lawson Mitchell