Seeds for Growth Fund will open for applications in June
The 2023 General Assembly will see the launch of a £25 million Seeds for Growth Fund aimed at supporting local church projects that reach out to people who do not belong to an existing church.
2023
Moderator pays tribute "from the heart" to longest serving female minister
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has paid tribute "from the heart" to the longest serving female minister, Rev Jean Montgomerie, stating "we stand on the shoulders of giants". On
Convener acknowledges Mission Planning has been incredibly stressful for ministers
The convener of the Faith Impact Forum has acknowledged that Presbytery Mission Planning has been "incredibly stressful" for ministers. Rev Rosie Frew said the process has been the "hardest of things" for the Kirk as
General Assembly urged to be bold, take risks and imagine a new future
The Assembly Trustees are encouraging people to be bold, take risks and "imagine" an exciting future for the Church in Scotland. Convener, Rev David Cameron, said the landscape is changing and people must envision building
Lord Lyon addresses the General Assembly on the role of ceremony
A serving Lord Lyon, King of Arms, has spoken to the General Assembly for the first time explaining how his ceremonial role in the proceedings represents the relationship between the church and state. The position
Church has important role in ‘post-truth’ world
The King's commitment to the Church of Scotland has been reaffirmed by the Sovereign's personal representative to the annual General Assembly, Lord Hodge. Making his first appearance as Lord High Commissioner on behalf of King
Minister "humbled and excited" to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly
The head of a Christian charity which fights global poverty has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton who has led Christian Aid in
King's letter reaffirms pledge to the Church of Scotland
On the opening day of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, His Majesty King Charles III has written reaffirming his pledge to "preserve and uphold the rights and privileges of the Church of
Take heart - the Church is a force for good in society
Against a backdrop of the most significant structural changes faced by the Church in 94 years, congregations continue to make a positive impact on the communities they serve. From running warm hubs, food projects, debt
Thy Kingdom Come begins
Thy Kingdom Come, a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus, begins today (Thursday 18 May). Commencing on Ascension day, the period of
Church Procurator to stand down after 18 years service
The Procurator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is standing down after 18 years in the role. Laura Dunlop KC has provided invaluable "authoritative, incisive and practical legal advice" to successive General
Perth conference aims to awaken ‘sleeping giant’
A book written as a wake-up call for the "sleeping giant" that is the Church in Scotland has inspired a two-day conference aimed at encouraging a revival of God's word and uplifting God's people. The
Talking Ministry: People want to be heard, valued and loved
Coming from a family which has long benefitted from the support of the Church, Rev Stewart Weaver is now passing on that support to others as the minister of Portobello and Joppa Parish Church. Mr
Churches across Scotland raise funds for Christian Aid Week 2023
Plant sales, concerts, books sales and much more are taking place at churches across Scotland to raise funds for the Christian Aid Week Appeal. Christian Aid's annual appeal, which this year runs from 14-20 May,
Drama Kirk invite people to their new performance this Saturday
Drama Kirk returns to Hamilton this Saturday 13 May with their latest production 'Walk with the Word: Emmaus' by Louise Scott, which will take place in Chatelherault Country Park at 11am and 2pm. The performance